What Nutriset does

Nutriset is a French nutritional solutions manufacturer founded in 1986 by Michel Lescanne and headquartered in Malaunay, France. The company designs, produces, and distributes specialized nutritional products — most notably Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF), Ready-to-Use Supplementary Foods (RUSF), lipid-based nutrient supplements (LNS), therapeutic milks (F-75, F-100), and clinical enteral formulas — for the treatment and prevention of acute malnutrition across children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, disease-affected adults, and the elderly. Its core product, Plumpy'Nut, invented in 1996, is the world's first RUTF and enabled community-based treatment of severe acute malnutrition, a breakthrough now codified in WHO guidelines and Codex Alimentarius standards.

Nutriset's business model is primarily B2B and institutional: the company manufactures at a single digitalized facility in Malaunay that can flex production from roughly 30% to 140% of nominal load within days to absorb humanitarian demand surges, and distributes products in 100+ countries through procurement contracts with UNICEF, WFP, MSF, Action Contre la Faim, national government health ministries, hospitals, and private wholesalers. A second production layer is delivered via the PlumpyField network, approximately 10 local producers in malnutrition-affected countries that replicate Nutriset's formulations under license with Nutriset providing technical and quality oversight. The company also generates revenue from clinical nutrition products (NutriHope, Appéti'mix) sold to hospitals, EPHADs, and private wholesalers in OECD markets, creating a second commercial axis beyond humanitarian tenders.

Nutriset operates as a société par actions simplifiée under French law, was the first company in France to adopt the Extended Social Purpose (Objet Social Etendu, OSE) governance status in 2015, and reports treating 76 million people with its nutritional solutions since 2005. Leadership comprises founder Michel Lescanne, Managing Director Adeline Lescanne-Gautier, and Executive Director Sébastien Decubber. The company holds registered trademarks across its portfolio (Plumpy'Nut, Plumpy'Sup, Plumpy'Doz, Enov'Nutributter, Enov'Mum, Plumpy'Mum, NutriHope, Appéti'mix, Eat & Play Box, PlumpyField, OSE) and has built a body of clinical evidence published in peer-reviewed journals including The Lancet and JAMA documenting outcomes such as a 27% reduction in all-cause mortality in children receiving Enov'Nutributter.

Name

Nutriset

Legal name

NUTRISET

Website

https://nutriset.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Nutriset is a French manufacturer of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF), lipid-based nutrient supplements, and clinical nutrition products used to treat and prevent acute malnutrition in children, pregnant women, adults, and the elderly across 100+ countries, sold primarily to UN agencies, NGOs, and governments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nutritional Therapeutics and Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods

NAICS

Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing (311412), Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Functional Baby & Kids Foods Manufacturing (Fortified Infant/Toddler Foods, Kids Nutrition) (AFAKAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Systems & Value Chain Development for Nutrition (BPADAJAG), Nutrition & Population Health Integration (MCH Nutrition, Micronutrients) (BPADAIAF)

Keywords

• Ready-to-use therapeutic food
• Malnutrition treatment products
• Lipid-based nutrient supplements
• Clinical enteral nutrition
• Humanitarian nutrition supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Malaunay

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Humanitarian & Development Product Sales: Nutriset manufactures and sells specialized nutritional products (RUTF, LNS, therapeutic milks, clinical nutrition) to UN agencies, international NGOs, government health programs, and hospitals. Products are distributed in over 100 countries. Revenue is generated through large-scale procurement contracts with institutional buyers.
2. PlumpyField Network Licensing & Support: Nutriset initiated and supports the PlumpyField network of local producers in malnutrition-affected countries. The network replicates Nutriset's formulations and processes locally, with Nutriset providing technical and quality oversight, creating a global production footprint while generating licensing and partnership revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nutriset manufactures and distributes specialized nutritional products — including Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF), Ready-to-Use Supplementary Foods (RUSF), lipid-based nutrient supplements (LNS), therapeutic milks, and clinical enteral nutrition formulas — for the treatment and prevention of acute malnutrition in children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, disease-affected adults, and the elderly. The company sells primarily through institutional B2B channels (UN agencies, international NGOs, governments, and hospitals) and licenses production to the PlumpyField network of local producers in over 100 countries.

Product overview

Nutriset is a French nutritional solutions company specializing in products to treat and prevent malnutrition across different population groups. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF), Ready-to-Use Supplementary Foods (RUSF), and Lipid-based Nutrient Supplements (LNS) alongside clinical nutrition products. The product range includes: Plumpy'Nut® for severe acute malnutrition treatment; Plumpy'Sup™ and Plumpy'Doz™ for moderate malnutrition treatment and prevention; Plumpy'Mum™ and Enov'Mum™ + for maternal nutrition; Enov'Nutributter® + for infant nutrition in the critical 1000-day window; NutriHope® for clinical/enteral nutrition of sick adults; and Appéti'mix™ for elderly undernutrition. Additional offerings include therapeutic milks (F-75, F-100), ReSoMal for rehydration, therapeutic CMV premix, QB mix®, Aquatabs® for water treatment, and MUAC diagnostic bracelets. The company also provides the innovative Eat & Play Box—a sustainable packaging solution that transforms into developmental toys for children. Nutriset operates as part of the PlumpyField® network of producers and has pioneered the Extended Social Purpose (OSE) governance model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PlumpyField® Network: A network initiated by Nutriset comprising entrepreneurs in countries affected by malnutrition, focusing on local development through agricultural valorization and agro-industry deployment.

Products and services

• Plumpy'Nut® The first Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) for treating severe acute malnutrition without medical complications and with appetite. A 92g sachet providing 500 kcal, designed for community-based treatment of children and adults with severe acute malnutrition.
• Plumpy'Sup™ Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food (RUSF) for treating moderate acute malnutrition in children from 6 months of age. A 100g sachet providing 540 kcal, designed as a supplement to breastfeeding and regular diet.
• Plumpy'Doz™ Lipid-based Nutrient Supplement Medium Quantity (LNS-MQ) for preventing acute malnutrition in children from 6 months. A 50g sachet providing 270 kcal, intended for use alongside breastfeeding and regular diet during seasonal risk periods.
• Plumpy'Mum™ Protein- and energy-balanced supplement for pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls (PBWG) in undernourished populations. A 75g sachet providing 408 kcal with micronutrients.
• Enov'Mum™ + Small-Quantity Lipid-based Nutrient Supplement (LNS-SQ) for pregnant and breastfeeding women at risk of micronutrient deficiency. A 20g sachet providing essential fatty acids and the recommended daily micronutrient intake.
• Enov'Nutributter® + Small-Quantity Lipid-based Nutrient Supplement (LNS-SQ) for children aged 6-23 months to prevent malnutrition and support healthy development. A 20g sachet providing 118 kcal with all essential micronutrients; clinically documented to reduce all-cause mortality by 27% and stunting by 12%.
• NutriHope® Complete hyperproteic formula for enteral and/or oral feeding for adult patients at risk of or suffering from disease-related malnutrition. Available as 800g powder tin in Moderate Energy (1.25 kcal/ml) or High Energy (1.5 kcal/ml) formulations.
• Appéti'mix™ Enriched culinary aid for preventing and treating undernutrition in the elderly. A high-protein, high-calorie paste (600 kcal, 38g protein per 100g) enriched with vitamins and minerals, supplied in 4kg buckets for mass catering.
• Therapeutic Milk F-75 Therapeutic milk for treating severe acute malnutrition, formulated for the stabilization phase in health centers.
• Therapeutic Milk F-100 Therapeutic milk for treating severe acute malnutrition, formulated for the rehabilitation phase with higher energy density.
• ReSoMal Rehydration Solution for Malnourished children, used for treating diarrhea and dehydration in the context of acute malnutrition.
• QB mix® Nutritional supplement for communities and families at risk of malnutrition.
• MUAC Bracelet MUAC (Mid-Upper Arm Circumference) bracelet diagnostic tool for rapid at-home detection of malnutrition without the need for medical personnel.
• Eat & Play Box Eco-responsible cardboard packaging that transforms into children's toys to stimulate cognitive and social-emotional development in malnourished children and reduce the risk of developmental sequelae.
• Aquatabs® Water treatment tablets for preventing waterborne diseases, distributed as part of Nutriset's humanitarian nutrition portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• 27% reduction in all-cause mortality in children 6–24 months receiving Enov'Nutributter LNS supplement
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PlumpyField NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiated by Nutriset, the PlumpyField network comprises approximately 10 local producers in countries affected by malnutrition. Network members replicate Nutriset formulations locally, providing development of local agricultural value chains, deployment of agro-industry, and contribution to malnutrition reduction. The network positions Nutriset Group and PlumpyField as global leaders among the first suppliers to UN agencies.
• UNICEFcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUNICEF is a major institutional buyer of Nutriset products and has collaborated on innovation for malnutrition detection. A video partnership highlights joint innovation and mobilization to detect malnutrition at scale. UNICEF has also adopted the Eat & Play Box concept.
• Save the Children (Somaliland)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerField partnership in Somaliland with Save the Children, bringing together diverse talents to combat malnutrition. The partnership is featured in a video highlighting on-the-ground collaboration.
• Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMSF is a key international NGO buyer and distributor of Nutriset nutritional solutions including Plumpy'Nut and RUSF products in conflict and crisis zones worldwide.
• Action Contre la Faim (ACF)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAction Contre la Faim uses Nutriset products in malnutrition treatment and prevention programs globally as part of its humanitarian nutrition operations.
• UN Global CompactminorOthersNutriset is a signatory of the UN Global Compact, committing to implement positive and sustainable actions in favor of human rights, international labor standards, environmental preservation, and anti-corruption efforts across its operations and value chain. The company submits Communications on Progress (CoP) annually.
• ADEME & CDP (ACT pas-à-pas methodology)minorOthersNutriset collaborated with the French Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME) and Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) using the ACT pas-à-pas methodology between 2023 and 2024 to define ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction targets aligned with the Paris Agreement.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Valid Nutrition: Valid Nutrition is a direct competitor manufacturing RUTF and LNS products for severe and moderate acute malnutrition, selling into UNICEF and other institutional buyers. Highly comparable in product portfolio, customer base, and humanitarian focus.
• Edesia Nutrition: Edesia is a US-based producer of Plumpy'Nut and other RUTF/LNS products and a member of the PlumpyField network. It directly competes for UNICEF and US-government-funded humanitarian procurement with a comparable product line.
• GC Rieber Compact: Norwegian supplier of RUTF and compact high-energy food products to humanitarian agencies including the UN. Directly competes in the same institutional procurement channels.
• Hilina Foods: Ethiopian RUTF producer and PlumpyField member. Comparable product, regional humanitarian customer base, and operates under Nutriset's PlumpyField network model.
• Société de Transformation Alimentaire (STA): STA is a PlumpyField member and RUTF producer in Burkina Faso, manufacturing under Nutriset license. Directly comparable in product and humanitarian mission, though smaller and more regionally focused.
• Nuflower Foods and Nutrition: Indian manufacturer of lipid-based nutrient supplements and RUTF serving institutional humanitarian buyers across Asia and Africa. Comparable in product range and customer segment.
• Project Peanut Butter: Project Peanut Butter produces locally manufactured RUTF in sub-Saharan Africa. Comparable in product category and humanitarian customer base, though smaller scale than Nutriset.
• Mana Nutrition: Mana Nutrition is a US-based RUTF manufacturer producing a formulation equivalent to Plumpy'Nut for humanitarian distribution. Directly comparable in product, customer base (UNICEF/NGOs), and mission.

Broad incumbents

• Abbott Nutrition: Global clinical nutrition incumbent offering enteral and oral nutritional supplements (e.g., Ensure, Glucerna) overlapping with Nutriset's NutriHope product line. Comparable in clinical nutrition, but with a much broader portfolio and consumer/retail presence.
• Danone Nutricia: Global nutrition major (Danone specialized nutrition) producing fortified foods and clinical nutrition products. Overlaps with Nutriset across pediatric nutrition, maternal nutrition, and clinical enteral feeding, but operates at vastly larger scale across consumer and institutional channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCTQXCzyQ80a88hvTHJzfU5w
• Facebookfacebook.com/Nutriset.FR?notif_id=1693995968204574
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/111017434
• Instagraminstagram.com/insidegroupenutriset

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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