FrieslandCampina Expands Production Capacity at Its Butter Plant in Lochem
FrieslandCampina is increasing capacity at its Dutch facility for brands such as Debic, Campina Botergoud, and Frau Antje
On June 18, 2026, FrieslandCampina officially opened a new butter production facility in Lochem, the Netherlands. With this move, the dairy company is expanding the butter plant’s production capacity and strengthening Lochem’s position within FrieslandCampina’s production network.
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Greater Capacity and More Sustainable Production
With this expansion, FrieslandCampina is preparing for the growing demand for butter products in both the professional and consumer markets. This includes, among other things, butter for professional users under the Debic brand in cartons, as well as consumer products in wrappers for brands such as Campina Botergoud, Frico, and Frau Antje. The new facility also makes production more efficient and sustainable. The expansion is expected to result in annual savings of 700,000 kWh of electricity, 95,000 m³ of gas, and 50,000 m³ of water.
At the commissioning ceremony, Peter Grugeon, President of FrieslandCampina Professional, expressed his appreciation for the employees who worked on the expansion: “This milestone is the result of the dedication, expertise, and collaboration of many colleagues. Their dedication made this project a reality, and thanks to that, we canlook to the future with pride today.”
Centralization of Butter Production in Lochem
The expansion is part of the previously announced centralization of butter production in Lochem. In June 2025, FrieslandCampina closed the butter plant in Herzogenbusch and relocated production to the facility in Lochem.
Winnie Schouten, plant manager at FrieslandCampina Lochem, emphasized the importance of this expansion for the site: “This expansion is an important step for our plant in Lochem. Not only are we increasing our butter production capacity, but at the same time, production is becoming more efficient and sustainable. Our team can be truly proud of this.”
The production facility in Lochem plays an even broader role within FrieslandCampina. In addition to butter, FrieslandCampina also produces butter oil, milk powder, and milk filtration products there, among other things. The facility processes large quantities of milk and cream and, in addition to butter in consumer packaging, primarily supplies bulk goods—such as milk powder in bags—to business-to-business customers and the international market for dairy products.
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