Milk and dairy Sustainability Innovation Our farmers About FrieslandCampina 150 years Language Our farmers Passion, love and professional expertise Proud of our farmers Our member dairy farmers dedicate themselves to their cows and their land every day. And to good nutrition for the world. Thanks to their professional expertise and their perseverance, we can supply healthy and high quality dairy products to the market. Our cooperative at a glance Our cooperative was established in 1871, when farmers realised that they would be stronger if they stood together. This idea fuelled the development of FrieslandCampina into the company we are today. With 16,995 member dairy farmers operating some 11,100 dairy farms all over the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, we have grown tremendously since 1871. 16,995 Member dairy farmers in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany 11,100 Member dairy farms located in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany 10,064 Millions of kilos milk supplied by our member dairy farmers Challenges of farm life Ensuring the safe and sustainable production of milk each and every day presents challenges, for our company as well as for our member dairy farmers. One of the most important challenges is the climate. That is why we want to be a leader in the field of sustainability. We are working hard to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, are generating more and more green energy and are constantly involved in new developments and innovations to operate more sustainably. To learn more, go to our page about sustainability on the farm. Personal story Maarten Uenk “To me, the best thing about being a farmer is that you work with animals, interact with nature on a daily basis and have to constantly respond to developments. A farmer's life is very dynamic and no two days are ever the same.” Read Maarten's story The best milk possible The only way we can create high-quality nutrition is if our dairy is produced under the best conditions possible. That is why we work with the quality and sustainability programme Foqus planet. We use it to lay down requirements for hygiene, quality, food safety, animal health and welfare and sustainability. We also use it to show how our member dairy farmers are working to improve biodiversity, and to encourage member dairy farmers to produce in an even more sustainable manner. Our member dairy farmers are obliged to participate in this programme. Helping other farmers develop sustainably We have close to 150 years’ worth of experience in dairy farming. We are happy to share this knowledge with dairy farmers in Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe so that they, too, can develop sustainably. To achieve this, we established the Dairy Development Programme (DDP). Through the DDP, we provide training courses and form partnerships to share knowledge. We also initiate and support projects designed to improve dairy farm infrastructure. By doing so, we support farmers in improving the quality of their milk, making their farms more sustainable and gaining access to the market. In the process, we simultaneously contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations (UN). Discover more about farm life Would you like to learn more about the farm life of members such as Maarten and Dianne? We would be happy to tell you more during our open farm days. Open farm days News Stories Contact Careers Melkweb HoRizon Follow us Disclaimer Terms and Conditions Privacy Statement Cookie Statement Modern Slavery Statement Cookie settings We respect your privacy We use cookies and similar technologies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. Press “Accept Cookies” to continue directly to our website or click “Cookie Settings” to change your cookie preferences. For more information, please read our Cookie Policy Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies