The history, science, and innovation behind Valio’s Lapinlahti plant

In this episode of Expert Insights, we will look at Valio’s flagship Lapinlahti plant, its history, capabilities, and the cutting-edge research behind the company’s innovative infant nutrition solutions.

Watch the episode to learn:

  1. Introduction: What makes the Lapinlahti plant the physical epicentre of Valio’s infant nutrition manufacturing.
  2. Overview: Why the Lapinlahti plant’s strategic location and ultramodern design make it ideal for manufacturing infant nutrition solutions.
  3. Science-driven innovation: How Valio’s R&D generates an outpouring of innovations in infant nutrition.
  4. Commercial potential: How you too can benefit from Valio’s expertise and facilities to develop infant nutrition solutions.
  • Anu Turpeinen - Nutrition Research Manager, Anu has a strong academic background, combined with experience in the food industry. She earned her PhD in human nutrition from the University of Helsinki, worked as a researcher for about 10 years and was appointed as an Adjunct Professor in nutrition.

    Anu Turpeinen

    Nutrition Research Manager
    Anu has a strong academic background, combined with experience in the food industry. She earned her PhD in human nutrition from the University of Helsinki, worked as a researcher for about 10 years and was appointed as an Adjunct Professor in nutrition.


  • Dennis Van der Veer - Head of Customer Development, Dennis leads the specialty ingredients team at Valio that helps businesses innovate new applications for infant and special nutrition, confectionery, beverages, ice cream, and dairy. He has a long career in business development for the Food and Beverage industry.

    Dennis Van der Veer

    Head of Customer Development
    Dennis leads the specialty ingredients team at Valio that helps businesses innovate new applications for infant and special nutrition, confectionery, beverages, ice cream, and dairy. He has a long career in business development for the Food and Beverage industry.


  • Mila Nurminen - Quality and Development Manager, Mila has a long history at Valio working with our international customers. Currently she works as a quality and development manager in our state-of the-art Lapinlahti facilities.

    Mila Nurminen

    Quality and Development Manager
    Mila has a long history at Valio working with our international customers. Currently she works as a quality and development manager in our state-of the-art Lapinlahti facilities.


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