Vitafoods Europe 2026: FrieslandCampina Ingredients spotlights protein trends in active nutrition
12 May 2026 | FrieslandCampina Ingredients
Floor van der Horst, global marketing director at FrieslandCampina Ingredients, highlighted the company’s focus on application-driven innovation and its growing whey protein capacity through acquisitions and facility upgrades. She pointed to key trends in active and performance nutrition, including the demand for convenient, nutrient-dense formats, GLP-1 user-support, gut-friendly solutions, and protein quality. Van der Horst also explained how casein’s slow-release benefits can benefit satiety and overnight muscle recovery.
