Vietnam’s leading nutritional dairy supplier, Nutifood has officially announced that its proprietary FDI Formula for digestive and immune support has been granted a patent by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The achievement underscores Nutifood’s internationally recognized nutritional science capabilities, while marking a significant milestone for Vietnam’s dairy industry in the global intellectual property arena.
The patent announcement ceremony took place in May 2026 as part of the anniversary celebration of Nutifood GrowPLUS+, a dairy brand developed based on FDI Formula.
Developed since 2020 by the Nutifood Nutrition Research Institute in Sweden (NNRIS) under Nutifood, FDI Formula (Foundation of Digestion & Immunity) combines advances in European nutritional science with insights into the specific nutritional needs of Vietnamese children. Instead of focusing solely on individual nutrient supplementation, Nutifood adopted a foundational approach centered on two critical systems – digestion and immunity – helping children absorb and metabolize nutrients more effectively during their early developmental years.
The FDI Formula combines 2’-FL HMO and FOS (*), aiming to build a strong “Healthy Immunity – Good Digestion” foundation for children. 2’-FL HMO is a natural oligosaccharide found in breast milk that supports immune system development, while FOS and Inulin are plant-based soluble fibers that help balance beneficial gut bacteria.
The effectiveness of the FDI Formula was evaluated by Vietnam’s National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) through a clinical study involving young children in 2021. The study showed that the Nutifood FDI Formula helped improve common digestive issues in children such as loss of appetite, constipation, and diarrhea, while also supporting a reduced risk of respiratory infections.
In 2026, the USPTO patent further reinforces the scientific credibility of the FDI Formula. Widely regarded as one of the world’s leading intellectual property systems, USPTO is known for its rigorous evaluation process and stringent standards for novelty, utility and real-world applicability.
Mr. Hoang Minh, Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, emphasized that in an increasingly competitive global environment, science, technology, and intellectual property are becoming core competitive advantages for businesses. According to him, the USPTO patent granted to Nutifood’s FDI Formula demonstrates that Vietnamese enterprises are fully capable of creating scientifically valuable products that meet international standards and gradually integrate more deeply into the global market through proprietary technologies.
In Vietnam, FDI Formula is regarded as a core nutritional foundation contributing to the success of Nutifood GrowPLUS+, a brand that has maintained a leading position for many years in the RTD powdered milk segment for children. This investment strategy in nutritional science has also created a foundation for Nutifood to expand its international presence.
