Tag Archives: FrieslandCampina

FrieslandCampina Launches Pilot to Curb Methane Emissions with Innovative Manure Additive in Dutch and German Dairy Farms

(IN BRIEF) FrieslandCampina, in partnership with Agrifirm, Agravis, and Alzchem, has initiated a pilot program using the manure additive Eminex to reduce methane emissions during manure storage. Ten dairy farmers in the Netherlands and Germany are testing Eminex to explore … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina Climbs to Second in Global Nutrition Index, Advancing Access to Affordable, Nutritious Dairy Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) FrieslandCampina has risen to the second position on the Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNi) Global Index, reflecting its dedication to combating malnutrition and improving access to nutritious, affordable dairy products worldwide. The company is recognized for its transparent … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina Secures Strong Investor Demand with €300 Million Hybrid Bond Issuance

(IN BRIEF) Royal FrieslandCampina N.V. has issued a €300 million hybrid bond to proactively refinance an existing bond set to reset in December 2025. The bond was well received by institutional investors, with orders exceeding €1.2 billion. The bond carries … Read the full press release

Driving Green Change: FrieslandCampina Honors Dairy Farmers’ Commitment to Sustainability with Substantial Premiums

(IN BRIEF) FrieslandCampina member dairy farmers have received over 245 million euros in premiums for their sustainability efforts in 2023, marking a significant step towards enhancing sustainability within the dairy industry. Through initiatives like the ‘Foqus planet Sustainable development’ program, … Read the full press release

DLMI@Enstek: FrieslandCampina’s State-of-the-Art Dairy Plant Opens in Malaysia

(IN BRIEF) Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad (DLMI), a subsidiary of FrieslandCampina, inaugurated its new dairy plant, DLMI@Enstek, in Bandar Enstek, Malaysia. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the plant aims to double production capacity to meet the growing demand for high-quality … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina Secures €496 Million in ESG-Linked Notes for Long-Term Financing

(IN BRIEF) Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina has successfully secured €496 million (approximately $567 million) in long-term financing through the issuance of ESG-linked notes. The offering received significant interest from investors in Europe and North America. The funds will be used … Read the full press release

Dairy Giants FrieslandCampina and Hochwald Collaborate to Slash Costs and Carbon Emissions Through Milk Exchange

(IN BRIEF) Dairy companies Hochwald and FrieslandCampina have entered into a partnership to optimize milk collection and reduce transport costs and CO2 emissions. They will exchange member milk between their cooperatives, reducing the distance between dairy farms and processing locations. … Read the full press release

McDonald’s and FrieslandCampina Forge Green Partnership to Slash Dairy Supply Chain Emissions

(IN BRIEF) McDonald’s and FrieslandCampina have initiated a strategic partnership with the goal of accelerating the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the production of dairy products supplied to McDonald’s restaurants in the Netherlands and Belgium. This collaboration builds on … Read the full press release

Former Heineken executive to take the helm at FrieslandCampina

(IN BRIEF) Dutch dairy cooperative, Royal FrieslandCampina, has announced the appointment of Jan Derck van Karnebeek as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2023. Van Karnebeek will replace Hein Schumacher, who will depart to become CEO of Unilever … Read the full press release

David Cutter to lead the Supply Chain at Royal FrieslandCampina N.V., the Dutch dairy cooperative

(PRESS RELEASE) AMERSFOORT, 27-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal FrieslandCampina N.V., a Dutch multinational dairy cooperative, has announced the appointment of David Cutter as its Chief Supply Chain Officer and member of the Executive Board with effect from 3 October 2022. … Read the full press release

David Cutter dirigera la chaîne d’approvisionnement de Royal FrieslandCampina N.V., la coopérative laitière néerlandaise

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) AMERSFOORT, 27-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal FrieslandCampina N.V., une coopérative laitière multinationale néerlandaise, a annoncé la nomination de David Cutter au poste de son directeur de la chaîne d’approvisionnement et membre du conseil d’administration à compter du … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina to use more environment-friendly packaging for the Friesche Vlag coffee creamers

(PRESS RELEASE) AMERSFOORT, 7-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — FrieslandCampina, a Dutch multinational dairy cooperative, has announced that it will be using recycled PET bottle from now on for its Friesche Vlag coffee creamers. All single-use glass bottles of the entire coffee … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina increases recycled content of its PET bottles to 100%

(PRESS RELEASE) AMERSFOORT, Netherlands, 7-Jan-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Dutch multinational dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina announces that it will be making PET bottles from 100% recycled PET (rPET) as from February 2021. Due to the fact that PET bottle can only be … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina to propose to its members the introduction of a certified Top Dairy line with extra focus on animals, nature, and climate

Introducing a Top Dairy line with extra focus on animals, nature, and climate; well-balanced milk supply based on market-driven growth Amersfoort, the NETHERLANDS, 19-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (16 April 2018), FrieslandCampina has announced that it will accelerate and further expedite … Read the full press release

GroenLeven Heerenveen will install solar panels at the roofs of FrieslandCampina member dairy farms

670,000 m2 solar panels on roofs of FrieslandCampina member dairy farms Amersfoort, Netherlands, 23-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Henk Kamp, the Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs, granted over 200 million euro SDE+ subsidy for the installation of solar panels at the roofs … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina, Rabobank, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to help dairy farmers in the restoration and conservation of nature

FrieslandCampina, Rabobank and WNF want to reward, with innovative approach, dairy farmers with restoration and conservation of farmland biodiversity Amersfoort, Netherlands, 11-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — FrieslandCampina, Rabobank and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) have joined forces to help dairy farmers in … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina: milk collection from dairy farms in Northern provinces of the Netherlands suspended due to large scale glaze ice

During the night of 5-6 January the transporters, who collect the milk for FrieslandCampina, were forced to suspend the milk collection from dairy farms due to large scale glaze ice in the provinces of Friesland, Groningen and Drenthe. As a … Read the full press release

Forum for the Future and FrieslandCampina release report on addressing food and nutrition security in Southeast Asia

Businesses, governments and civil society need to forge trust, find alignment and foster collaboration and coordination to secure the future of food and nutrition, as food systems in Southeast Asia and the world hang in delicate balance. Amersfoort, Netherlands, 29-6-2015 … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina guaranteed price for raw milk for February 2015 is 31.50 euros per 100 kilogrammes

Amersfoort, the Netherlands, 3-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The FrieslandCampina guaranteed price for raw milk for February 2015 is 31.50 euros per 100 kilogrammes of milk. The guaranteed price is 1.25 euros higher than in January 2015 (30.25 euros). Milk prices of … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina updates on the fire at FrieslandCampina Gerkesklooster

Update fire FrieslandCampina Gerkesklooster – After the fire at FrieslandCampina Gerkesklooster the premises are now bursting with activity. The burnt down cheese warehouse is being demolished with heavy machinery. Amersfoort, the Netherlands, 14-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Contorted steel, remainders of walls and … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina won Asia Pacific Best Sustainable Business Practice Award at the 4th CMO Asia Sustainability Excellence Awards 2014 in Singapore

FrieslandCampina was crowned the winner of Asia Pacific Best Sustainable Business Practice Award at the 4th CMO Asia Sustainability Excellence Awards 2014 in Singapore. In a tough competition against a great number of international peers, FrieslandCampina won over the judges … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina to use paper and wood types of packaging material from sustainably managed forests

Amersfoort, the Netherlands, 29-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — From now on, FrieslandCampina intends, wherever possible, to use packaging material for its products worldwide that is made from paper and wood types that are demonstrably derived from sustainably managed forests. FrieslandCampina contributes in this … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina and Rabobank to provide education and affordable finance to local dairy farming in Indonesia and Vietnam

Amersfoort, the Netherlands, 17-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Amersfoort – FrieslandCampina and Rabobank are to boost local dairy farming in Indonesia and Vietnam through the provision of education and affordable finance, Royal FrieslandCampina CEO Cees ’t Hart announced at the formal opening of … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina Investments Holding B.V. purchased a 7.5 percent interest in New Zealand milk processor Synlait Milk Ltd

19-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  FrieslandCampina Investments Holding B.V.(1), a subsidiary of Royal FrieslandCampina N.V., has purchased a 7.5 percent interest in Synlait Milk Ltd. The dairy company is located in New Zealand’s South Island, near Christchurch. Completion of this transaction … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina trucks in Leeuwarden will start the switch from diesel to green gas

Leeuwarden, the Netherlands, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the end of this month, trucks that transport products from the production location to the container port in Leeuwarden will start the switch from diesel to green gas. This week, the RTL-Z television programme … Read the full press release

The European Commission approved the acquisition of Zijerveld&Veldhuyzen and Den Hollander by dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina

Brussels, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has authorised under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition by the leading Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina of two Dutch companies: Zijerveld & Veldhuyzen B.V., a specialised cheese wholesaler, and Den Hollander Food B.V., … Read the full press release