FrieslandCampina Ingredients

‘Fijne feestdagen’ from everyone at FrieslandCampina Ingredients! As we wrap up 2024, we want to take a moment to celebrate our amazing employees, member farmers, partners and customers. Your passion, commitment and teamwork have been the driving force behind this year’s achievements 🎄 Whether you’re working in our offices, on the farm, or in the lab, each of you plays a crucial part in furthering our vision of helping people get the most out of life, always. As the holiday season approaches, we wish you all a time of joy, relaxation and quality moments with your loved ones!   #FrieslandCampinaIngredients #HappyHolidays #SeasonsGreetings #HolidaySeason 

It’s #ThrowbackThursday! We’re looking back at our top-performing post to celebrate a year where sports ruled the world – with a host of huge global sports events, surging interest in novel games like pickleball and padel and the rise of new categories like e-gaming defining 2024 🏅 While the world witnessed incredible feats of athleticism, we took a deep dive into the nutrition fueling world-class champions. And this post – highlighting the benefits of whey vs. casein in the ultimate protein showdown – became a fan favourite. Which one of these is your go-to and why? At FrieslandCampina Ingredients, we’re committed to delivering premium protein solutions designed to support athletes’ strength, endurance and recovery – from training to victory.  Click here to explore how our complete portfolio of proteins can help you power tomorrow’s athletes: https://lnkd.in/eKpksKu3 #FrieslandCampinaIngredients #TheInsideMatters #TheProofIsInOurScience #Whey #Casein

Growing up isn’t just about getting taller - it’s about growing healthy, stronger and smarter. Between the ages of 3 to 15, children develop at lightning speed. So, to keep up with all that change, it’s essential to provide them with the right nutrients for both physical and mental well-being.  That’s where Step Up Nutrition comes in. This cross-category portfolio combines nutritional value with enjoyment, inspiring brands with concepts that give kids the nutrition they need in fun and tasty ways – including: 🧠 Cool & Calm gummies to help little minds at ease via the gut-brain axis 📚 Smarty Pants milk drink, supporting cognition & learning with every sip 🛡️ Beat the Bugs yoghurt drink, for a healthy immune system and help kids thrive 🦠 Happy Tummy milk drink, supporting good gut health in an easy and delicious way 💪 Big & Strong powdered milk drink, for optimal mineral uptake Click here and find out more about how you can innovate solutions to nourish the next generation, one step at a time: https://lnkd.in/gp3EmS3S #FrieslandCampinaIngredients #KidsNutrition #TheInsideMatters 

Food choices have a significant impact on our health – and this is especially true for children from ages 3 to 12, which is an important development period. Despite kids’ specific nutritional needs during this time, the market for these ages is still underdeveloped 🚸    We’re passionate about highlighting the growing opportunity for early life nutrition brands to develop nutritional solutions that support children, next to infants. For instance, #DidYouKnow…?    🌟 By the age of 5, the brain has reached about 90% of its adult size. That’s why we need to feed kids the right food for brain development. Healthy fats, like omega-3s, are essential for brain structure development and metabolism, while also helping maintain cognitive function in ages 6-12.    🌟 The immune system matures gradually during childhood. The right nutrition contributes to strengthening it, building resilience and reducing the incidence of common respiratory illnesses.      🌟 About 40% of children’s growth happens between five and 15 years, with adolescence marking peak bone mineral density. Calcium and vitamin D are key players in building strong bones and prevent fracture risk in old age.    We developed our Step Up Nutrition cross-category portfolio to support five key areas of a child’s development and well-being – and give them a great start in life.     Explore what matters most for children’s health and well-being, download our paper here: https://lnkd.in/gp3EmS3S     #FrieslandCampinaIngredients #BringingTheFutureForward #TheInsideMatters   

As the year ends, it can always be tempting to "finish strong” at work; whether that may be by finishing another project, meeting that final deadline, or pushing through the last few tasks on your to-do list. However, it’s equally important to recognize the value of switching off and prioritizing your mental well-being. Taking time to rest and recharge isn’t just beneficial for your health - it also enhances your productivity and creativity in the long run. This is your reminder to be kind to yourself and finish the year strong by taking some well-deserved rest. The holiday period is a perfect opportunity to restore your immune health with rest, nutritious food, and stress reduction, helping you stay healthy and resilient. 🌟  https://lnkd.in/ekMcMg3S #FrieslandCampinaIngredients #TheInsideMatters #MentalWellBeing #SelfCare #ImmuneHealth 

We all rely on the ground beneath our feet – after all, over 95% of our food comes from soil 🌱  Today, on World Soil Day, we’re spotlighting the importance of sustainable soil management for food security – especially in the fight against climate change. We’re big believers in harnessing regenerative agricultural practices to support biodiversity and this year’s theme of ‘Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage’ underlines the importance of taking this further still with accurate soil data and information.  To help us understand the ‘bigger picture’ on farms, including soil health, we developed a biodiversity monitor to track progress. This forward-thinking tool allows farmers to input all their biodiversity data in one place and make more informed decisions, so we can all benefit from each other’s knowledge. Together, we can make positive change 🤝  Find out more about how we’re striving to enhance biodiversity in ingredient production in this Q&A: https://lnkd.in/eZFpBgqx  #FrieslandCampinaIngredients #WorldSoilDay #Sustainability

Are we doing enough to support our kids' well-being? Step up in kids nutrition – learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gp3EmS3S #FrieslandCampinaIngredients #KidsNutrition #StepUpNutrition

Dr. Piril Hepsomali, a lecturer in psychology at the University of Reading, is fascinated by the connections between diet and mental health. Her passion lies in understanding the biological mechanisms behind “you are what you eat” and exploring non-pharmacological ways to enhance health and well-being.      Her latest study reveals that unhealthy diets are linked to changes in brain chemistry and structure, potentially affecting our mental well-being.  Dr. Hepsomali’s research highlights:   - Reduced frontal GABA and elevated glutamate levels in those with poor diets.   - Associations between diet quality, brain structure, and mental health symptoms like rumination.      In this article, we had a chance to delve further with Dr. Hepsomali into how a healthy diet can support your mental and cognitive health. 🍎🧠  https://lnkd.in/dQSiTAaN #FrieslandCampinaIngredients #TheInsideMatters #NewResearch #MentalWellbeing

As we grow older, our immune system becomes less efficient, making us more vulnerable to infections like the flu and common cold. While older adults might not necessarily catch these viruses more often, they do experience more severe symptoms due to a weaker immune system. But that’s not all—aging also triggers our immune system to produce more inflammatory markers.  So, how can you support your immune system? 🛡️ A healthy and balanced diet is key to maintaining a robust immune system. 🍎🥦 Curious to find out what else? Discover more tips, watch our explainer video and explore our natural immune support solutions: https://lnkd.in/dhC8BS67 #FrieslandCampinaIngredients #TheInsideMatters #ImmuneHealth #FluSeason #Explainer 

👋 After three memorable days at Food ingredients Europe, that’s a wrap. The show was full of innovation and collaboration, bringing together 25,000 industry experts – but what were our key takeaways from the show? 🏃♀️Sports nutrition goes beyond athletes: the buzz around sports nutrition shows no sign of slowing down – and consumers want it all, looking for protein plus solutions that provide added benefits. We predict gut health will be the next big thing – so watch this space!   🥤A refreshing take on protein: protein-packed products are thriving, especially convenient drinks. But achieving great taste as well as efficacy remains key in this growing market.  👩👧👦Children’s nutrition holds promising potential: in light of an evolving early life nutrition market, nutrition solutions for kids aged 3 and up offers significant potential for growth. Now’s the perfect time to tap into these trends – so what are you waiting for? Speak to our team today to find out how we can help power up your next innovation: https://lnkd.in/eBcmBgB4 #FrieslandCampinaIngredients #FiEurope #BringingTheFutureForward