The Friso Story

FrieslandCampina

A young company in name, FrieslandCampina has a history of strong, sustainable performance. We've been entrepreneurs and innovators from our beginnings in 1879 as the world's first dairy company.

Having deep roots in the culture and commerce of the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium and in many countries outside Europe as well, the culture at FrieslandCampina is about co-operation, commitment and pragmatism.

     
 

• The history behind our name

• A humble beginning

• Over 130 years of commitment

• Breakthrough Innovations

• Research and Development Experts

• We believe in sustainable growth

• We have deep interest in developing markets

• We have stood the test of time

• Our worldwide locations

The history behind our name

Having a rich history behind our name, Friesland is a region in the north of the Netherlands known for its green meadows, blue skies, lakes and splendid Frisian dairy herds.

A wooded region of grasslands and meadows in the south of the Netherlands, Campina is so named by the Romans more than 20 centuries ago.

Today, both these names - and their many brands - are well known all over the globe.

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A humble beginning

With a humble beginning in local farms in Netherlands, Germany and Belgium in the late 19th Century, many of these farms remain with us today.

Our farmers are a vital part of our strategic ambitions because they own and supervise FrieslandCampina. They also supply the primary source of our value creation: milk

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Over 130 years of commitment

Having more than 130 years of commitment to sustainable dairy, we are fascinated by the power and potential of milk.

With more people turning to milk and dairy products across the world, every day we enrich the lives of millions of people by transforming milk into high quality milk products, that offer nature based nutrition and great taste. In many cases, this directly contributes to health and vitality.

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Breakthrough Innovations

Discovering and developing breakthrough innovations in dairy comes with our fascination with milk. We believe in innovations that bring the benefits of milk to people all over the world. As an important source of nutrition, energy and delicious taste, milk is full of potential; and we are eager to discover more about what it can do every day.

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Research and Development Experts

With 450 research and development experts at our disposal, located at our research centers as well as eighty specialist product development teams, these dairy specialists work closely with leading research institutes and universities. This keeps us at the forefront of innovation with milk, which leads to better products for all.

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We believe in sustainable growth

An essential part of life, we aim for sustainable growth - growth that keeps in balance the needs of people, communities and nature, as well as of our business.

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We have deep interest in developing markets

We build our presence with rising speed in developing markets such as South East Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe where people are increasingly interested in Western products like takeaway drinks and infant nutrition.

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We have stood the test of time

FrieslandCampina's legacy is its many well-known brands. Brands like Frisian Flag, a household name in Indonesia, Dutch Lady, a leader in Vietnam, Friso® Gold, the premium Growing Up Milk in Malaysia, and DMV International, well known for our milk proteins to customers worldwide.

Standing the test of time, these brands supported by the combined strength of the merger of Friesland Foods and Campina, appear better placed than ever to serve your needs.

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Our worldwide locations

Today we're a leading global dairy company, with 21,000 employees and 16,000 member farmers in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, in more than one hundred sales locations.

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