CAA Corporate Supporter - Noumi

Learn more about one of our 2025 corporate supporters, Noumi.

Noumi Limited: Pioneering a Healthier Tomorrow through Cellular Agriculture

Noumi is an Australian company driven by its purpose of Imagining a Healthier Tomorrow.  From its beginnings in 1984 as a small business specialising in plant-based milks, Noumi has grown to become a global Australian company with more than $500m in revenue across its diverse range of dairy and plant milk beverages, as well as cutting-edge nutritional protein ingredients like PUREnFERRIN Lactoferrin and sports supplements.

Noumi unites top-tier research and development, operations and commercial teams to deliver products and ingredients to local consumers and suppliers around the world. State-of-the-art facilities across New South Wales and Victoria bring unique capabilities that add value to the highest quality ingredients that Australian primary producers have to offer. Our long-term partnerships with Noumi farmers and suppliers ensure premium Australian ingredients for products that provide healthier choices from Australian farms to consumers around the world.

Noumi sees Cellular Agriculture as one of the critical technologies in helping to provide sustainable and nutritious food to the world’s consumers.    

Noumi's Journey and Current Portfolio

Today, Noumi’s portfolio of strong brands, modern manufacturing and global markets coverage provide a strong foundation for its future investment and growth.  Several key Noumi highlights include:

  • Australia’s largest UHT milk processor and largest exporter of UHT milk
  • Noumi’s flagship brand, Milklab, is the leading café plant milk brand in Australia and growing popularity in over 20 global markets including Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, China, Singapore, South Africa and UAE.  
  • Noumi is a global leader in the production, sales and distribution of Native Lactoferrin, a highly valuable dairy glycoprotein with proven health benefits across all life stages.
  • Noumi is also a leader in Sports and Lifestyle Nutrition with a portfolio of brands and products  

‍Driving Sustainability and Innovation in Cellular Agriculture

Noumi's commitment to ESG is embedded within its "Healthier Tomorrow Plan" which was launched in 2022.  The plan aims to deliver sustainable future growth across all aspects of its operations and encompasses Healthier Lifestyles, a Healthier Planet and a Healthier workplace.  The four core areas under Noumi’s ‘Healthier Planet’ commitment include: Waste and Packaging, Energy and Climate, Sustainable Water Usage and Sustainable Agriculture.

A key component of Noumi's ESG strategy is the use of precision fermentation to produce PUREnFERRIN® Lactoferrin. This not only ensures a sustainable source of this valuable glycoprotein but also enhances Noumi’s ability to create lactoferrin-containing therapeutic products. Collaborative research with the University of Newcastle and Monash University has been instrumental in this endeavour. These partnerships have driven research into the application of lactoferrin in consumer products, particularly those aimed at improving immune system wellbeing and addressing cold and flu infection concerns.

Noumi's Unique Strengths and Growth Plans

Noumi's dedication to producing lactoferrin via precision fermentation places it at the forefront of food protein biotechnology and nutrition science. They are pioneers in the development and working towards commercialisation of this technology, ensuring a sustainable and environmentally neutral source of lactoferrin. This innovative approach positions Noumi to lead the dairy protein Precision Fermentation sector in Australia, a sector that is projected to be worth up to $10 billion by 2030, according to CSIRO.

Additionally, its efforts have significant potential for the development of lactoferrin-containing products aimed at preventing or mitigating viral illness, including cold and flu. These products could generate substantial population health benefits, across all ages. Noumi's role in advancing the production of lactoferrin is instrumental in ensuring the success of these product developments, aligning with their mission to create a healthier tomorrow.

Acknowledging the Importance of Cellular Agriculture of Australia's Sponsors

Noumi Limited's partnership with Cellular Agriculture of Australia (CAA) is a testament to Noumi’s dedication to innovation, sustainability, and advancing cellular agriculture. As a leading Australian company, Noumi's involvement in cutting-edge research and production of essential dairy proteins like lactoferrin showcases its commitment to shaping a healthier and more sustainable future.

CAA's sponsors, including Noumi, play a pivotal role in supporting and driving the progress of cellular agriculture, and their contributions are invaluable. Noumi extends its thanks to CAA and the other sponsors, for joining them in their pivotal role in fostering a brighter and healthier tomorrow for all of us.

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