Nutricia timeline
A heritage of innovation
Our story starts back in The Netherlands in 1896, when a doctor, a public inspector and a salesman came together to realise the potential of medical nutrition. Over a century later, Nutricia continues to pioneer nutritional solutions that help people live longer, healthier lives.
2020
A high protein, high energy peptide-based option launched for tube fed patients with GI intolerance symptoms
2019
The Nutricia Homeward App enables Nutricia Homeward Nurses and healthcare professionals to have safe, secure video calls with Nutricia Homeward patients
2018
Prebiotics and probiotics added to allergy products
2015
Inspired by 40 years of early life research, Nutricia develops a new infant formula
2012
Launch of a nutritional innovation designed for use in the dietary management of early Alzheimer's disease.
2009
Launch of the first low-volume oral nutritional supplement.
2007
Nutricia becomes a part of Danone, strengthening its global mission
2006
Nutricia Clinical Care changes its name to Nutricia Advanced Medical Nutrition
2004
The first nutritional product designed to be used as part of the ketogenic diet for patients with refractory epilepsy is launched
2003
A sip feed range for children is launched
2001
The discovery of human milk oligosaccharides in breast milk which have a positive impact on a healthy gut flora and the immune system.
1997
Nutricia Homeward launches, our home care support service for patients
1996
Move from glass bottles to a collapsible foil pack for tube feeding products
1992
Long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPs) discovered in breast milk
1984
Nutricia Clinical Care enters the UK market
1973
Our research into breast milk’s effects on healthy growth leads to the development of a formula nutritionally tailored for preterm infants
1960
First product for PKU launches
1967
A ready-to-use complete tube feed is introduced
1950
First dietitians are hired
1946
Our first research centre opens: Nutricia R&D is born
1905
Nutricia pioneers the concept of medical nutrition. The first product is developed to help people with diabetes.
1901
Nutricia is born. Pioneering science ever since
1898
Three men from different backgrounds working together in The Netherlands
M vd Hagen, Salesman; Prof Backhaus, Doctor; Dr J vd Hagen, Public Inspector.