ESI Nutrition, the nutrition division of French dairy cooperative Laïta, has installed a new production line to increase capacity of its infant formula and clinical nutrition products.
Located in its Ploudaniel’s facility, western France, the line is now fully operational and ran its first commercial production on 28 April.
The company made the investment decision in 2018 in response to the demanding quality standards set for infant and clinical nutrition products.
The newly-installed equipment consists of a sterilisation module, aseptic filling and a secondary packaging unit.
According to ESI Nutrition, its facility is GACC-approved meaning it is able to supply products for export to China, extending its reach in the country.
With the investment, ESI Nutrition has also expanded the range of formats available to its customers by releasing two new bottle sizes: 70ml and 90ml.
Both bottles are smaller than the company’s existing options and are suitable for its flagship liquid infant formula ‘nourettes’. The formula is pre-packaged in ready-to-use baby bottles with a screw top and adapted teat for use in maternity wards.
“Seeing the first market-ready bottles coming out of the line was a big milestone for the company and we are really excited for the addition of these new options to our range,” said Mathieu Lucot, marketing manager at ESI Nutrition.
He added: “Not only will it open up opportunities for our customers in the infant nutrition market, but it could also benefit sports nutrition brands and even be a great match for highly concentrated clinical nutrition formulas.
“The fact that our facility is GACC-approved to supply products for export to China is also a big asset that will allow us to develop our reach in the area by providing nutritionally-adapted solutions that best support infant’s growth and development.”
ESI Nutrition offers nutrition brands a range of shelf-stable, ready-to-market products with a focus on infant formulas, clinical nutrition and healthy ageing, as well as sports nutrition and active lifestyle.
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