NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE August 2024 103 One of the largest international dairy companies, FrieslandCampina announced the launch of its Regenerative Agriculture Pilot, aiming to promote sustainable and environmentally friendly farming. Regenerative agriculture in dairy farming aims for a natural balance between the production factors of cow and soil. It combines sometimes ancient knowledge with modern means and techniques. The farming practices contribute to healthy soil, clean water and diverse nature. This strengthens the balance between the carrying capacity of the earth and food production. “This is why, with the Regenerative Agriculture Pilot, we are committed to accelerating the development of this form of agriculture,” says Guus van Laarhoven, Sustainability Mmanager at FrieslandCampina. The pilot brings together a diverse group of 20 FrieslandCampina member dairy farmers from the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany in a study group. Based on practical experience, they will develop knowledge, experience and insight about the effects of regenerative farming practices over the next few years. This will also focus on practical and financial feasibility of measures, the company states. The kick-off of the study group took place last 28 May at FrieslandCampina dairy farmer Robert Nijkamp's farm in Raalte. Nijkamp's farm is one of four demo farms within the pilot. These farms are already actively integrating climate and nature measures and are achieving demonstrably good results. They represent different business philosophies: organic, nature-inclusive, circular and efficiency. In doing so, they serve as practical examples and sources of inspiration within the study group. Read more>> Maple Leaf Foods Inc. announced the appointment of Fareed Khan to the company's Board of Directors. Khan has extensive food industry and financial experience through senior leadership roles at Kellogg's and US Foods. Raised in Canada and now based in the U.S., Khan brings a diverse perspective to the Maple Leaf Board with an engineering and management consulting background, coupled with more than a decade of experience as Chief Financial Officer of both large and small companies. "As Maple Leaf Foods continues to execute its vision to be the most sustainable protein company on Earth, we welcome Fareed, a highly accomplished financial executive, to our Board," said Michael McCain, Executive Chair, Maple Leaf Foods. "As a purpose-driven, carbon neutral food company with bold business goals, Fareed's experience and insights will surely prove to be a tremendous asset to our organization." "We are delighted to welcome Fareed to our Board," Curtis Frank, President and CEO, Maple Leaf Foods stated his enthusiasm. "He brings substantial financial and operational expertise, as well as an international perspective on the food industry, to our Board. His strong background in leading complex transformations and driving growth will be invaluable as Maple Leaf Foods moves into a new era for our organization as a best-in-class consumer packaged goods company." Read more>> FrieslandCampina focuses on sustainability with regenerative agriculture pilot Maple Leaf Foods appoints Fareed Khan Fareed Khan
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