One of the most highly valued food industry research units in the world

Valio’s R&D unit is a global dairy industry pioneer.

Valio produces true innovations based on scientific research, working in accordance with strict scientific criteria and deriving strength from the foundation laid by the achievements of Nobel laureate A.I. Virtanen, long-time director of Valio Laboratory. Valio also pioneers research on functional foods.

Valio’s R&D expertise turns innovations into tasty dairy products that promote health, joy in life, and well-being. Valio was among the first companies to research probiotics, the health promoting bacteria that we consume every day in fermented dairy products. And products manufactured employing Valio expertise are sold in 65 countries.

Understanding and anticipating customer needs is a key element in new product development. We continuously develop new methods to conduct consumer surveys and study taste, and new ways to tackle challenges concerning sensory quality, all of which product development needs to address.