Exhibiting at Fi South America 2025

Arla Foods Ingredients is a global leader in value-added whey and milk-based ingredients, serving the nutrition, food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. As a 100% owned subsidiary of Arla Foods — a cooperative owned by over 8,400 dairy farmers — the company operates with a strong heritage in dairy science and a global commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability.

Core Business

Arla Foods Ingredients specializes in developing and producing high-functionality dairy-derived ingredients that offer targeted nutritional and functional benefits. These ingredients are applied across categories including infant nutrition, clinical nutrition, sports nutrition, functional foods, and bakery.

Product and Service Offerings

1. Protein Ingredients

• Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC): Standardized WPC for nutritional and food applications
• Whey Protein Isolate (WPI): High-purity proteins with >90% protein content for muscle growth and medical nutrition
• Whey Protein Hydrolysate (WPH): Pre-digested proteins for enhanced absorption, especially in infant and clinical formulas

2. Specialty Fractions

• Alpha-lactalbumin: High-purity fraction beneficial in infant nutrition due to its similarity to human milk
• Beta-lactoglobulin: Applied in medical nutrition for improving muscle mass and satiety
• Osteopontin (lacprodan® OPN-10): Bioactive milk protein that supports immune system development in infants
• Phospholipids (MFGM): Derived from milk fat globule membrane; supports cognitive and gut health

3. Other Dairy Derivatives

• Milk Protein Concentrate and Isolate
• Milk Minerals (including natural calcium complexes)
• Lactose: High-purity lactose for infant formula and pharmaceutical excipients
• Permeate: Functional carbohydrate source with excellent solubility and mineral content

Specialisation and Unique Strengths

• Global Innovation Centre in Denmark with over 100 R&D specialists dedicated to exploring new dairy applications
• IP-protected solutions like Lacprodan®, Nutrilac®, and Capolac® used by global nutrition and food brands
• Strong Sustainability Framework: Committed to achieving carbon net-zero by 2050 with measurable milestones
• Market Leadership in value-added whey fractions and bioactive dairy ingredients

Financial Performance

Arla Foods Ingredients operates as a key business unit of Arla Foods Group:

• Annual Revenue: Arla Foods Ingredients contributes to Arla Group’s EUR 13.8 billion (2023) revenue base
• Ingredient Exports: Active in over 100 countries
• Production Volume: Processes more than 90,000 tons of whey proteins and derivatives annually

Shipment Records

• Supplies to major global players in infant formula, clinical nutrition, and sports nutrition
• Contracts with top-tier food manufacturers in Europe, North America, LATAM, and APAC
• Export volumes supported by large-scale production facilities in Denmark, Argentina, and Germany

Target Markets

• Infant Nutrition Manufacturers
• Sports and Active Nutrition Brands
• Clinical and Medical Nutrition Companies
• Functional Food and Beverage Producers
• Pharmaceutical Excipient Users

Capabilities

• Large-scale, pharma-grade filtration and separation processes
• Customized nutritional profile development (proteins, minerals, bioactives)
• Documented clinical trials for key ingredient fractions
• Full regulatory support for global compliance (EU, US FDA, China SFDA, ANVISA)

Certifications and Compliance

• GMP and FSSC 22000 Certified Facilities
• Halal and Kosher Certified
• EU Novel Food Approved (select bioactive components)
• Compliant with Codex Alimentarius for infant formula ingredients
• Full traceability across the supply chain, from farm to final shipment

Customer Testimonials

“Arla’s Lacprodan® range is unmatched in both functionality and nutritional value. Their technical support helped us create a market-leading sports RTD line.”
— Director of Innovation, U.S.-based Sports Nutrition Company

“The quality and safety documentation provided by Arla Foods Ingredients has made regulatory submissions in APAC significantly easier.”
— Regulatory Affairs Manager, Infant Formula Brand (Singapore)

Major Achievements

• Pioneered the commercialization of Osteopontin for infant formulas, backed by clinical studies
• Developed over 50 proprietary functional ingredient systems under brands like Nutrilac®, Capolac®, and Lacprodan®
• Successfully implemented carbon footprint tracking system across all whey and milk protein products
• Recognized globally for sustainable dairy sourcing, animal welfare, and circular economy practices