FrieslandCampina Ingredients completes expansion of Borculo facility

NETHERLANDS – FrieslandCampina Ingredients has announced the completion of strategic Borculo facility expansion in the Netherlands, doubling production of both its whey protein isolate (WPI) and milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) ingredients.

The expansion doubles the company’s production capacity of high-quality whey protein isolate, strengthening its ability to supply global nutrition markets as a global leader in proteins and prebiotics.

The expanded site, first announced in 2023 and now in commercial operation, enables FrieslandCampina Ingredients to supply more high-quality dairy protein ingredients worldwide, supporting a diverse range of applications across the early life, performance, active and medical nutrition markets.

Scaling innovation to fuel the global protein market

Increased consumer awareness of complete proteins’ benefits, from muscle maintenance and weight management to healthy ageing, is driving brands to seek ingredients that deliver both strong nutrition credentials and formulation flexibility, and WPI has become a cornerstone ingredient across the sports nutrition and beyond.

In response to this demand, the Borculo expansion strengthens FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ ability to supply high-quality WPI, which is derived from Dutch-style cheese and carefully processed to deliver a clean, neutral taste, reinforcing its long-standing leadership in premium dairy proteins.

At the same time, the strategic expansion of the Borculo facility has enabled a significant increase in FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ MFGM production.

A premium whey protein concentrate obtained through the gentle processing of pasteurised cheese whey, MFGM contains proteins, lipids and bioactive components such as phospholipids, immunoglobulin G (IgG) and lactoferrin.

With MFGM being available as a dry-blend, these heat-sensitive bioactives remain intact during processing.  Supported by proven benefits for brain and immune health, and further emerging evidence for gut health benefits, MFGM offers brands exciting opportunities to develop high-value products for the early life nutrition market.

By expanding its MFGM capacity, FrieslandCampina Ingredients is enabling brands to leverage the ingredient’s unique functional benefits at scale.

The Borculo facility employs advanced technologies to ensure the quality, functionality and performance of both WPI and MFGM. State-of-the-art filtration technologies preserve the biofunctionality of whey, safeguarding the quality and efficacy of WPI, while ensuring that MFGM continues to meet the stringent standards required for use in the early-life nutrition market.

The facility is also actively implementing measures to reduce CO₂ emissions, contributing to FrieslandCampina’s broader climate targets for 2030 and reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainable, responsible production.

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