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Natick, MA

Developing a human milk-inspired hypoallergenic formula for infants with allergies.

• Innovative Formula: Developed a hypoallergenic formula inspired by human milk with extensively hydrolyzed proteins and HMOs.
• Expert Partnerships: Collaborated with pediatric allergy and immunology experts from leading institutions.
• Strong Investment: Secured funding from top-tier venture capitalists and notable angel investors.
• Market Potential: Targets the $3.5 billion global hypoallergenic formula market.
• Product Launch: Plans to launch Melodi, an allergy-friendly toddler formula, through direct-to-consumer channels.

Harmony Baby Nutrition is addressing the needs of infants with allergies by developing a hypoallergenic formula inspired by human milk. The company has filed four patents and developed over 55 prototypes to create a formula that closely resembles the composition of human milk, using extensively hydrolyzed proteins and human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs). This approach aims to provide a better tasting and more effective nutritional solution for the 20% of babies who are allergic to cow’s milk formula.

The company has partnered with experts in pediatric allergy and immunology and secured investments from notable venture capitalists and angel investors. Harmony Baby Nutrition plans to launch its first product, Melodi, through a direct-to-consumer channel, followed by expansion to online marketplaces and retail stores. The company’s mission is to transform infant nutrition by offering clean, gentle, and human milk-inspired formulas that support growth, digestion, and development, while alleviating the challenges faced by parents of allergic infants.

Company Info

Harmony Baby Nutrition creates hypoallergenic infant formulas inspired by human milk for babies with allergies.

Harmony Baby Nutrition focuses on developing hypoallergenic infant formulas inspired by human milk, designed specifically for babies with allergies and sensitivities. Their flagship product, Melodi, is crafted with a unique blend of extensively hydrolyzed proteins and human milk oligosaccharides, aiming to provide a nutritional profile closer to natural human milk. The company collaborates with healthcare professionals and scientists to ensure their products meet the highest standards of safety and efficacy.

The team at Harmony Baby Nutrition has developed over 55 prototypes and filed four patents to protect their innovative formulations. They emphasize the importance of ingredient selection, using lactose as the primary carbohydrate source and a proprietary oil blend to mimic the fatty acid profile of human milk. Their approach aims to address the limitations of existing allergy-friendly formulas, which often have poor taste and texture, by offering a product that is both palatable and nutritionally complete.