Product Offerings
Product Categories:
Dairy Products, Food Additives and Ingredients
Products:
Whey Proteins, Caseinates, Milk Minerals, Lactose, Bioactive Dairy Complexes
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
- Milk Proteins – native whey proteins, micellar casein, milk protein concentrates
- Casein Hydrolysate – for hypoallergenic formulations and clinical nutrition
- Milk Minerals – calcium and phosphate complexes for bone health
- Lactose & Serum Derivatives – high-purity lactose, demineralized whey
- Functional and Nutritional Preparations – custom formulations using dairy matrices
These ingredients serve applications in:
- Infant formula
- Medical nutrition (enteral feeding)
- Protein-enriched functional foods
- Sports nutrition and beverages
- Dairy and dairy-alternative formulations
Manufacturing Footprint and Capabilities
Armor Protéines operates multiple production units throughout France, including specialized facilities for:
- Membrane filtration (ultrafiltration, nanofiltration)
- Ion-exchange and chromatography
- Spray drying and agglomeration
- Hydrolysis and enzymatic treatment
- Aseptic blending and packaging
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.
Strategic Partnerships and Application Expertise
Armor Protéines maintains long-term B2B partnerships, offering:
- Co-development of dairy ingredient solutions
- Application labs for prototype development
- 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.