Based in the Allgäu, at home across the globe We produce in the heart of nature
We produce where nature is at its most beautiful: in the Allgäu region, in the far-south of Germany—and thus in the heart of Europe. The lush meadows of the gently rolling hills offer the perfect conditions for pasture-raised cattle, famed for its outstanding milk. In this region of traditional farming practices, dairies have been producing at highest quality for centuries—an ideal location for us and our 100% shareholder Morinaga (Tokyo) to refine these prime raw ingredients to make our MILEI products.
History List
1972: Founding of the company MILEI GmbH
1973: Groundbreaking at the Leutkirch production site
1975: Production of whey powder and lactose begins
1976: Introduction of the ultra-filtration process for producing MILEI milk-protein concentrates
1989: Lactoferrin is produced using the Morinaga process
1990: Lactulose and lactoferrin production begins
2002: Instantizing technology is introduced to the spray-drying process and Molkolac® is launched
2009: Morinaga increases its shareholding in MILEI to 70%. The international R&D collaboration is intensified
2010: All company functions are consolidated in Leutkirch
2011: MILEI strategically focuses on becoming the market’s quality and performance leader
2012: Morinaga becomes the sole MILEI shareholder and thus strengthens MILEI’s position as a global player
2013: Decision to invest in a new production site
2014: Ground is broken on the new site
2016: Commercial production gets under way
2018: The new building is completed
2019: Relaunch Marketing Concept
2021: Opening New Laboratory & Innovation Hub
2022: 50 Years MILEI GmbH