FrieslandCampina has completed two major investment projects at its cheese production site in Gerkesklooster: the optimisation of whey processing and the construction of a new milk reception facility.
The new milk reception facility creates more logical and shorter product flows across the site. This enables more efficient operations while reducing energy and water use. The new installation also lowers maintenance costs. An additional benefit is the increased use of recycled water, reducing the site's demand for mains water.
In addition, the optimisation of the whey processing installation has now been completed. As a result, the production site can supply high-quality whey suitable for use in infant formula. The whey produced in Gerkesklooster is transported to FrieslandCampina's production site in Borculo for further processing.
"With the completion of these two projects, Gerkesklooster has taken another important step towards a future-proof operation. The projects also reinforce one another. The new milk reception facility enhances efficiency and sustainability, while the upgraded whey processing capabilities enable us to unlock even more value from our milk streams," said Sibble Jan Broos, Plant Director FrieslandCampina Gerkesklooster.