Nutricia : A history we are proud of
- 1896
Three men from different backgrounds working together April 14th: Contract signed between Prof. A. Backhaus and Martinus van der Hagen for the rights to manufacture Backhaus Baby Milk
- 1901
Nutricia is born. Pioneering science ever since
- 1905
Launch of the first Medical Nutrition product
- 1946
Launch of Olvarit, first baby food in the Netherlands
- 1946
Nutricia opens its first research centre: Nutricia R&D is born
- 1950
First dietitians hired
- 1956
First product for PKU and other metabolic disorders is launched
- 1970
Nutrison is introduced, a ready-to-serve complete drip food
- 1984
Neocate is launched, the first amino-acid formula for cow’s milk allergy management
- 2000
First to introduce patented prebiotic mix with proven health benefit
- 2007
Nutricia becomes part of Danone, strengthening its global mission
- 2009
Launch of Fortisip Compact, an example of technology innovation for the first low-volume supplement
- 2012
Launch of Souvenaid, a nutritional innovation in the dietary management of early Alzheimer’s disease
- 2013
Nutricia Research facilities are opened in Utrecht, the Netherlands
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> Our innovation journey continues