EUROSERUM, headquartered in Port-sur-Saône, France, is a global leader in the production of dairy-based ingredients, specializing in high-quality whey derivatives and milk powders. As a subsidiary of the SODIAAL cooperative—the largest dairy cooperative in France—EUROSERUM leverages direct access to high-quality raw milk and sustainable dairy farming practices to deliver premium nutritional solutions to infant nutrition, functional food, and dairy industries worldwide.
Core Business and Product Portfolio
EUROSERUM is renowned for its extensive range of milk and whey-based ingredients developed to meet the strictest nutritional and functional standards.
Key Product Categories:
Demineralized Whey Powders (DWPs):
- Demineralized Whey Powder 90% (D90): Ideal for infant formula applications due to its low mineral content and high lactose concentration.
- Demineralized Whey Powder 70% (D70): Used in dairy-based beverages, bakery, and food processing.
Whey Protein Concentrates (WPC):
- WPC 35: With 35% protein content, used in dairy desserts, nutritional products, and animal nutrition.
- WPC 60: Higher protein content suitable for protein-enriched applications such as sports nutrition and clinical nutrition.
Sweet Whey Powder:
- Standard Sweet Whey Powder: Retains whey minerals and lactose, widely used in bakery, confectionery, and processed cheese.
Milk Powders:
- Skimmed Milk Powder (SMP): Spray-dried powder used in dairy manufacturing, chocolate, and infant formula.
- Whole Milk Powder (WMP): Enriched with milk fat, suitable for reconstitution and high-fat dairy recipes.
- Buttermilk Powder: Used in ice cream, baked goods, and dairy-based snacks.
These ingredients offer optimal nutritional value, excellent solubility, and flavor-enhancing properties tailored to multiple end-use sectors.
Production Facilities and Capacity
EUROSERUM operates multiple production sites in France that are ISO and FSSC-certified, ensuring product quality and traceability throughout the supply chain.
Manufacturing Strengths:
- Annual Processing Volume: Over 400,000 metric tons of milk and whey
- Spray Drying Technology: Multi-stage drying for precise control of powder particle size and moisture
- Demineralization Equipment: Advanced ion exchange and electrodialysis units to produce low-mineral whey powders
Its integrated model allows full control from raw milk collection to final product packaging, ensuring consistency and safety.
R&D and Innovation
The company maintains a strong commitment to innovation through its R&D labs focused on:
- Nutritional profile optimization for infant and pediatric nutrition
- Customized formulations with targeted protein, lactose, and mineral content
- Functional ingredient development for texture, emulsification, and solubility
EUROSERUM also collaborates with SODIAAL’s broader innovation teams and partners in academia to support research in dairy science.
Export Markets and Shipment Performance
EUROSERUM exports its products to more than 80 countries worldwide. According to trade data from global logistics and ingredient platforms:
- Top Export Destinations: China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Mexico, Algeria, Germany
- Key Exported Products: D90 Demineralized Whey Powder, WPC 35, Skimmed Milk Powder
- Export Compliance: Adheres to EU export regulations, Codex Alimentarius standards, and client-specific import documentation
- Annual Export Volume: Estimated over 100,000 metric tons across product lines
The company is particularly recognized for its ability to meet the demanding regulatory standards for infant-grade ingredients in Asian and Middle Eastern markets.
Certifications and Quality Assurance
EUROSERUM maintains a comprehensive suite of certifications for global market access:
- FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000: Food safety management
- ISO 9001: Quality management
- Halal and Kosher certifications
- GMP compliance for infant nutrition
- EU Organic Certification for select products
In-house labs perform microbiological and compositional analysis on every production batch to ensure compliance and safety.
Target Markets and Applications
EUROSERUM’s ingredients are widely used across:
- Infant Nutrition: D90 and SMP for infant milk formula bases
- Sports & Clinical Nutrition: WPCs for muscle recovery and dietary formulations
- Bakery & Confectionery: Milk powders and sweet whey powders for dough texture, flavor, and browning
- Dairy Manufacturing: In yogurts, cheeses, recombined milk, and dairy drinks
- Processed Foods: As emulsifiers, stabilizers, and nutrient enhancers
The company's technical sales and application support teams provide formulation assistance and market-specific customization.
Market Reputation and Client Feedback
While direct testimonials are not publicly available, EUROSERUM has been cited in numerous international case studies and food ingredient expos for:
- Reliability in ingredient consistency
- Deep regulatory knowledge for infant nutrition exports
- High solubility and flavor characteristics in their powder products
Its long-term supply contracts with multinational dairy and food brands underline its credibility in the global B2B market.
Achievements and Sustainability Commitment
- Member of La Coopération Agricole, supporting sustainable dairy farming and traceability
- Active contributor to SODIAAL's carbon reduction goals
- Development of recyclable and lower-impact packaging for bulk exports
- Participation in industry forums such as Fi Europe, Gulfood Manufacturing, and China Dairy Expo
EUROSERUM stands as a globally recognized supplier of premium whey and milk-based ingredients, delivering safety, performance, and nutritional excellence to the world’s most demanding food and nutrition sectors.
