Attendees of the Global Dairy Congress 2025 will have the opportunity to visit the FrieslandCampina Innovation Centre in Wageningen during the afternoon of 19 June.

Located in the heart of "Food Valley" in Wageningen, the Netherlands, FrieslandCampina's Innovation Centre is a hub of research, development, and sustainability. Dedicated to unlocking the nutritional power of dairy, the centre plays a critical role in creating better nutrition for today and the future.

Here, various disciplines, including R&D, marketing, procurement, and supply chain, collaborate closely in an inspiring and sustainable environment. The centre also fosters partnerships with renowned institutions like Wageningen University & Research, as well as with dairy farmers, customers, and suppliers, to drive innovation.

The facility comprises a large pilot plant, hygienic laboratories, offices, and an experience centre featuring an innovation kitchen and bakery, where employees, customers, and consumers can explore FrieslandCampina’s products. With sustainability at its core, the Innovation Centre holds a BREEAM certification and operates on green energy, using advanced climate systems and high-efficiency lighting to reduce environmental impact.

Each year, 80-120 senior-level professionals from across the globe gather at the Global Dairy Congress, including top manufacturers, suppliers, innovators, customers, and advisers, both international and regional.

Take a look at the companies that were part of the 2024 and 2023 event.

• “FoodBev Events (formerly Zenith Global) hold the best organized industry events. The Global Dairy Congress always offers great and timely content from the industry's top decision makers. It follows that the networking opportunities are also of the highest level.” Richard Walton, Meiji

• “Another relevant and insightful Congress, expertly covering the key developments of the category during one of its most eventful years” Ananda Roy, Circana

• “A great opportunity to engage with global dairy challenges and opportunities; the best way to enhance your know-how in the global dairy industry” Carlos Soares, Lactogal

• “An excellent opportunity to reach a relevant global audience.” Jeremy Hill, Fonterra

• “I am grateful to be a part of this event. Congratulations for organizing such wonderful event with topics that are relevant to the current dairy market” Jasmin Shaih, AXIA Foods

• “I would recommend participating in this event to everyone.” Aslı Kocakuşakoğlu, Aromsa

We're thrilled to announce that the annual World Dairy Innovation Awards will return in 2025. This event celebrates excellence and innovation in the global dairy industry.

Now in its 18th year, the awards recognise and honour the companies, products and services that shape and disrupt the dairy industry, setting a new standard of ingenuity and showcasing a commitment to delivering extraordinary consumer experiences.

The award winners will be announced during the Global Dairy Congress, in a special awards ceremony.