Your unique advantage
Made in the northenmost IMF factory in the world.
Look, you’re at Lapinlahti!
Welcome to the northernmost infant nutrition factory in the world.
Here, everything happens in one place: from fresh Finnish milk sourced from nearby farms to fresh whey from our own cheese production. It means full control and traceability, all the way from raw material to finished formula.
Backed by over 70 years of infant nutrition expertise, Lapinlahti is where reliable, premium IMF products are made – simply and safely.
It’s where you’ll find your own unique IMF advantage.
Design your own product
Infant milk formula is a complex category, but your path to market doesn’t have to be.
In fact, launching a reliable, premium IMF product has never been this easy and safe.
Science behind your unique advantage
How can you add clinically backed benefits to your infant milk formula? In this white paper, Dr. Anu Turpeinen explains how milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) supports cognitive development, immune function and gut wellbeing in children. The paper highlights key scientific studies and practical insights for product development.
Download the white paper to explore how science can help you build your unique advantage.
Key benefits of having Valio as your partner
Integrated value chain
Fresh Finnish milk and whey, handled within our own controlled production facility. One location, full traceability from farm to formula.
70 years of expertise
Decades of scientific research and practical know-how built directly into your product. We manage complexity, so you can focus on your brand.
A clear path from idea to market
From infant-grade ingredients and compliant base powders to fully tailored finished formulas, we cover the entire process. It makes launching reliable IMF products straightforward and safe.
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Premium products from state-of-the-art Lapinlahti plant
Valio’s Lapinlahti facility sets the standard for premium early life nutrition, where safety, quality, and traceability are essential. The plant processes fresh Finnish milk and whey with minimal handling to preserve nutrients, natural taste, and purity. All raw materials come through a closed system directly from Valio’s nearby cheese factory, ensuring full traceability and a low risk of contamination.
Certified quality and food safety
Valio’s OEM services are built on a foundation of strict quality systems and independent third-party certifications. From ISO 9001 operational quality and FSSC 22000 food safety to ISO 14001 environmental management, our plants operate at the highest international standards.
Our laboratories, including those at Lapinlahti and Seinäjoki, are accredited by FINAS according to SFS-EN ISO/IEC 17025, ensuring reliable chemistry and microbiology testing.
In addition, Valio offers certified Halal, Kosher, and Organic products, giving you flexibility in global markets.
Opportunities in early life nutrition with OEM
We provide OEM services for developing, manufacturing, and marketing high-quality infant nutrition products, available in various packaging options.
Want to turn your product vision into reality?
With Valio’s OEM expertise, world-class production facilities and deep digestive wellness knowledge, you gain a partner focused on quality, innovation and successful market entry.
Explore more insights
Learn more about the expertise, science and practical insights behind Valio’s infant nutrition solutions.
Designing infant formula for better gut comfort
Learn how improved formula composition can help reduce constipation discomfort and support infants’ digestive wellbeing.
Why choose Valio as your partner
Explore how Valio’s integrated value chain, scientific expertise and decades of infant nutrition experience support reliable product development.
Inside the Lapinlahti infant nutrition plant
Discover the history, science and innovation behind Valio’s Lapinlahti plant in our Expert Insights webinar.
Download the MFGM white paper here
In this white paper, Dr. Anu Turpeinen explains how milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) supports cognitive development, immune function and gut wellbeing in children.
Start your OEM journey with Valio
Contact us to explore how Valio’s OEM expertise , from Lapinlahti’s world-class facilities to our digestive wellness leadership, can help you bring new products to market with confidence.