At Vreugdenhil Dairy Foods, we believe that true progress comes through collaboration across the entire value chain. As a family-owned company, we’ve lived by that belief for over 70 years: step by step, working together with care – and always with an eye on tomorrow. In 2024, we celebrated our anniversary – a moment to reflect on what we’ve built, but more importantly, to look ahead.
We are proud of the progress we’ve made alongside our partners. The number of dairy farmers participating in Tomorrow’s Dairy — our greenhouse gas reduction programme developed with Nestlé — nearly doubled last year. Today, 96.9% of our farmers receive a premium for their efforts in areas such as circular farming, animal welfare, and energy efficiency.
We also continue to make our production facilities more sustainable. Since 2015, we’ve reduced our CO₂ emissions by 20%, and in 2024, we installed another 317 solar panels at our headquarters in Nijkerk. Our ambition remains clear: a 40% reduction by 2030 – without compromising on quality or reliability.
“The global demand for reliable, nutritious food is growing. This brings responsibilities – but also opportunities to truly make a difference together.”
Albert de Groot
Transparency took another step forward in 2024. We’ve begun aligning our reporting with the upcoming CSRD guidelines – not because it is mandatory yet, but because it reflects who we are: a stable, reliable family business committed to clarity in the choices we make.
Our strategy, Sprint ’27, steers our daily efforts. With nine strategic initiatives, we are investing in innovation, chain collaboration, and the long-term strength of our company. We believe in the power of milk powder – not only as a high-quality product, but as part of the solution to global food challenges. Due to its high nutrient density, milk and dairy products are an important element in a sustainable diet.
Dairy will continue to play a vital role in sustainable diets worldwide. As a natural source of essential nutrients, dairy supports health and nutrition at every stage of life. At Vreugdenhil Dairy Foods, we see it as our responsibility to help make those nutrients accessible to everyone — now and in the future.
That’s why we remain committed to producing high-quality, nutrient-rich milk powders that respect animal welfare, minimise environmental impact, and contribute positively to society. Food that makes a difference should also be available and affordable. The challenges we face are real – but so are the opportunities: to grow, to innovate, and to build a more sustainable food system together.
Thanks to its favourable climate and efficient farming systems, Northwest Europe — and the Netherlands in particular — is one of the most suitable regions in the world for responsible dairy production. We aim to maintain and strengthen that position, in close partnership with our dairy farmers, suppliers, employees, and customers. Together, we make a difference for millions of consumers around the world. Today and certainly tomorrow."
About Vreugdenhil Dairy Foods
Since 1954, we have operated as a Dutch family business in the dairy sector. Every day, we work hard to make all the goodness of milk available to people around the world. We specialize in milk powder, with four production sites in Gorinchem, Scharsterbrug, Barneveld, and Putten, a head office in Nijkerk, and a commercial office in Madrid (Spain). Vreugdenhil Dairy Foods processes 1.5 billion kilograms of milk into high-quality nutritional products and ingredients, which we export to 130 countries. Our ingredients for the food industry are mainly sold in Europe. Consumer milk powder is primarily exported to Africa and the Middle East. Our more specific applications make their way to the Asian market. Vreugdenhil Dairy Foods employs over 500 people and has an annual turnover of approximately €1.1 billion.
