Lactalis Ingredients (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the globally renowned Lactalis Group, operates as a key supplier and distributor of dairy ingredients in China and the greater Asia-Pacific region. Based in Shanghai, the company delivers high-performance dairy proteins, powders, and fats to a diverse range of industries including food, nutrition, and health.
Core Business
Lactalis Ingredients (Shanghai) serves as the regional hub for sourcing, marketing, and supplying the full portfolio of Lactalis Group’s dairy ingredients. The company offers a broad array of products tailored for applications in infant nutrition, bakery, dairy processing, functional beverages, sports nutrition, and clinical nutrition.
Product and Service Offerings
The company provides an extensive range of dairy-derived ingredients sourced from the Lactalis Group’s network of production facilities across France and Europe:
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Milk Powders:
- Skimmed Milk Powder
- Whole Milk Powder
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Whey-Based Ingredients:
- Sweet Whey Powder
- Demineralized Whey Powder
- Whey Permeate Powder
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Proteins:
- Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC35, WPC80)
- Whey Protein Isolate (WPI)
- Micellar Casein
- Rennet Casein
- Acid Casein
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Lactose:
- Edible and pharmaceutical-grade lactose for infant formula and confectionery
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Dairy Fats and Finished Products:
- Butter
- Cheese (varieties for industrial and retail use)
These ingredients serve critical nutritional and functional roles including gelling, emulsification, protein enrichment, mineral balance, and clean-label texturizing.
Specialisation and USP
As part of the Lactalis Group — the world’s largest dairy products company — Lactalis Ingredients (Shanghai) brings unique value through:
- Direct access to fully traceable European milk supply chains
- A vertically integrated model from farm to formula
- A robust global R&D network and application support teams
- Customized ingredient solutions for regional food formulation needs
Their deep expertise in dairy chemistry and quality management systems ensures clients receive consistent, compliant, and high-quality dairy ingredients.
Financials
While subsidiary-level revenue is not publicly disclosed, the parent company, Lactalis Group, reported annual global revenue exceeding €28 billion (approx. USD 30 billion) in 2023. A substantial portion of this comes from dairy ingredients, positioning Lactalis Ingredients as a multi-billion-euro business unit globally.
Lactalis Ingredients supplies over 800,000 MT of dairy ingredients annually to more than 100 countries, with China being a significant growth market.
Shipment and Export Data
Based on international trade databases and Lactalis’ official disclosures:
- Export Coverage: Over 100 countries including China, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia
- Shipment Formats: Bulk industrial packaging (25 kg bags, 1 MT big bags) and specialized formats for infant nutrition and pharma
- Volume in China: Estimated tens of thousands of metric tons annually across whey, milk powder, and proteins
Products are shipped directly from Lactalis’ production facilities in Europe and distributed through the Shanghai branch.
Target Market
Lactalis Ingredients (Shanghai) targets high-value B2B clients in:
- Infant formula and pediatric nutrition
- Sports nutrition and clinical nutrition sectors
- Bakery and confectionery manufacturers
- Dairy processors and beverage companies
- Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical brands
Their ingredients are essential in formulations requiring high protein purity, solubility, and regulatory compliance.
Capabilities
As a commercial arm of Lactalis Group, the Shanghai subsidiary leverages:
- Access to 15+ Lactalis production plants specialized in dairy ingredients
- Technical teams offering on-the-ground support in China
- Regulatory affairs experts for compliance with China SAMR, EU, FDA, and CODEX
- R&D and pilot-scale testing in collaboration with Lactalis’ global labs
The team provides formulation, application, and regulatory assistance for rapid product development and market entry.
Certifications and Compliance
All Lactalis Ingredients products meet stringent global standards:
- ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 Certified Facilities
- EU Approval and Traceability Standards
- Halal and Kosher Certification
- Compliant with Chinese GB Standards for Imported Dairy
- GMP Production for Infant Nutrition Applications
- Pharmaceutical-grade lactose with DMF filing
These certifications ensure the highest levels of safety, quality, and transparency in all Lactalis ingredients supplied through the Shanghai office.
Customer Testimonials
Though direct testimonials are confidential, Lactalis Ingredients is globally recognized for:
- Consistent product quality and tight microbiological specifications
- Reliable logistics and documentation for complex import markets
- Technical partnership in developing infant, sports, and medical nutrition products
- Strong customer relationships with multinational brands
Major Achievements
- Leading supplier of demineralized whey powder to infant formula brands in China
- Expanded sales and logistics network in Asia-Pacific via Shanghai office
- Launched new functional WPC and WPI for clinical and sports applications in 2022
- Participated in major industry expos including Food Ingredients Asia, CPhI, and Vitafoods Asia
- Supported Chinese brands in developing EU-import compliant infant formula lines
Lactalis Ingredients (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. continues to advance dairy innovation and safety standards in China and beyond, backed by the global strength of Lactalis Group and a commitment to excellence in nutrition and ingredient science.
