Armor Protéines, headquartered in Saint-Brice-en-Coglès, France, is a specialized division of the Savencia Fromage & Dairy Group, one of the world’s leading dairy processors. With a strategic focus on high-value dairy ingredients, Armor Protéines develops and manufactures functional, nutritional, and bioactive dairy-based components used across a wide range of industries, including infant nutrition, clinical nutrition, sports nutrition, and functional food manufacturing.
Parent Group Overview
Armor Protéines operates under the umbrella of Savencia Fromage & Dairy, which recorded revenues exceeding €5 billion and exports to over 120 countries. The group employs more than 20,000 people worldwide and is known for its technical innovation in dairy transformation and value-added ingredient solutions.
Core Business and Product Portfolio
Armor Protéines focuses on producing natural dairy-based functional and nutritional ingredients designed to deliver targeted health and performance benefits. Its core product segments include:
Dairy Bioactive Complexes – for immune support and metabolic health
Bioactive Proteins – lactoferrin, immunoglobulins, and glycomacropeptides
Production is carried out under pharmaceutical-grade hygiene and precision standards to meet the needs of high-risk consumer groups such as infants and patients.
Innovation and Research
Armor Protéines maintains a robust R&D infrastructure that supports:
Nutritional profiling and clinical validation of dairy bioactives
Custom ingredient development for OEM partners
Functional performance enhancement for protein behavior in food matrices
Taste masking and solubility optimization in hydrolysates and concentrates
The company partners with major research institutions across France and the EU and actively contributes to nutritional innovation clusters such as Valorial and INRAe.
Certifications and Quality Systems
Armor Protéines complies with strict international standards for food safety and quality. Key certifications include:
ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems
FSSC 22000 – Food Safety Certification
ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
GMP and HACCP protocols
Halal and Kosher certifications
Compliance with EU, US FDA, and Codex Alimentarius standards for infant-grade ingredients
Products are manufactured under infant nutrition-grade protocols and adhere to low endotoxin, high solubility, and controlled bioload requirements.
Market Reach and Global Export Activity
Armor Protéines exports to over 90 countries, serving:
Global infant formula brands
Clinical nutrition companies
Sports nutrition brands
Food and beverage multinationals
Ingredient distributors
Their lactose and whey derivatives are used in pharmaceutical-grade tablets and capsules, while their milk proteins are common in ready-to-drink protein beverages and dietary bars.
Sustainability and CSR
Armor Protéines, in line with the Savencia Group’s “Oxygen CSR Policy,” emphasizes:
Carbon footprint reduction
Sustainable dairy sourcing from regional cooperatives
Circular economy initiatives (waste valorization, energy recovery)
Eco-design of packaging and logistics
Their operations align with ISO 50001 (Energy Management), ensuring energy-efficient production practices across facilities.
Regulatory and scientific support for novel ingredient use
Technical guidance for processing and formulation compatibility
This application-driven model allows the company to support innovation in high-growth categories like immune nutrition, gut health, senior nutrition, and low-sugar protein solutions.
Achievements and Industry Recognition
One of Europe’s top five dairy ingredient exporters
Developer of next-generation bioactive dairy complexes with validated health claims
Supplier of infant-grade lactose and protein to top-tier global formula manufacturers
Regular exhibitor at Fi Europe, Vitafoods Europe, and CPHI
Armor Protéines continues to evolve as a science-led, sustainability-focused dairy ingredient innovator, enabling food, pharma, and nutrition companies to meet the increasing demand for health-oriented, clean-label, and functional dairy components worldwide.
