What Farm Dairy does

Farm Dairy is a Netherlands-based private label dairy and plant-based product manufacturer headquartered in Lelystad. Founded in 1999, the company produces daily fresh dairy (milk, yogurt, custard), long-life/ambient dairy via UHT processing, plant-based alternatives (soy and oat drinks, barista products, yogurts), and a growing line of hybrid products combining dairy with 30–40% plant-based ingredients under the Balanced Proteins brand. Its Lelystad facility is flexible enough to switch between dairy and plant-based production, with disclosed annual capacity exceeding 250 million liters of dairy (about 600,000 liters per day) and 60 million liters of plant-based product.

The company operates a pure B2B business model, manufacturing exclusively under retailer-owned brands for Dutch supermarket chains—primarily Albert Heijn and Lidl—and reaching millions of Dutch households. All fresh dairy is sourced exclusively from milk streams certified to On the Way to PlanetProof and Better for Nature & Farmers, making Farm Dairy the first Dutch processor to commit at this level; the company additionally holds ISO 26000 certification and validated SBTi targets. Hybrid dairy recipe development is conducted in partnership with Danish co-developer PlanetDairy, and a new Heerenveen demo plant is being built under the RePliCa consortium to pilot food-grade HDPE milk can recycling.

Go-to-market is relationship-driven, anchored on direct private label partnerships and amplified through annual participation at PLMA's World of Private Label trade show (RAI Amsterdam, May 2026), industry press coverage, and a LinkedIn presence. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with custom contract manufacturing. The company employs over 200 people, primarily in production and engineering roles, and was recognized with the 2026 Industributie Trofee in the private label dairy category.

Name

Farm Dairy

Legal name

Farm Dairy Holding BV

Website

https://farmdairy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Farm Dairy is a Netherlands-based private label dairy and plant-based product manufacturer in Lelystad that produces fresh dairy, long-life dairy, and hybrid plant-dairy products under retailer brands for major Dutch supermarket chains including Albert Heijn and Lidl.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Manufacturing

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Fluid Milk Manufacturing (311511)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Dairy Alternatives (Plant-Based Milk, Yogurt, Creamers) (CRADACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plant-Based Barista & Foodservice Formulations (Foaming/Steaming Milks, Culinary Creams) (AFAHAJAG), Dairy-Based Beverage Production (Milk Drinks, Yogurt Drinks, Lassi) (AFAFABAJ)

Keywords

• Private label dairy
• Dairy manufacturing
• Plant-based dairy alternatives
• Hybrid dairy products
• Sustainable dairy production

Headquarters

HQ city

Lelystad

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Private Label Dairy Manufacturing: Farm Dairy manufactures dairy and plant-based products under private label brands for Dutch retailers. Products include fresh milk, yogurt, custard, long-life dairy, and plant-based alternatives sold under retailer brand names.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Farm Dairy develops and manufactures private label dairy and plant-based products for Dutch retailers, including fresh milk, yogurt, custard, long-life (UHT) dairy, plant-based alternatives, and hybrid dairy products. Products are sold under retailer-owned brands such as AH Terra (Albert Heijn) and Vemondo (Lidl), with more than 250 million liters of dairy and 60 million liters of plant-based capacity produced annually from the Lelystad facility.

Product overview

Farm Dairy is a private label dairy and plant-based product manufacturer operating from Lelystad, Netherlands, with over 25 years of experience. Their product portfolio encompasses three main categories: fresh dairy (daily fresh milk, yogurt, and custard from sustainable-certified milk streams), long-life/ambient dairy (UHT products with extended shelf life), and plant-based alternatives (soy and oat-based drinks, barista products, and yogurt). They have pioneered hybrid dairy products under the Balanced Proteins line, combining dairy with plant-based ingredients. Their offerings include specialty products such as organic dairy, AH Terra soy products, Vemondo plant-based range for Lidl, and Picnic Soya. Products are sold through major Dutch retailers including Albert Heijn and Lidl under store brands, and are characterized by sustainability certifications including On the Way to PlanetProof, Better for Nature & Farmers, Rainforest Alliance, and FSC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fresh Dairy Products (Private Label) Daily fresh dairy products including milk, yogurt, and custard manufactured under retailer-owned private label brands. Produced from milk with On the Way to PlanetProof and Better for Nature & Farmers certifications, collected daily from farmers and delivered to Dutch supermarket retailers typically within 1-2 days. Sold under brands such as AH Terra (Albert Heijn) and Vemondo (Lidl).
• Long-Life / Ambient Dairy Products (Private Label) Ambient long-life dairy products using UHT processing and Tetra Brik Aseptic Edge cartons for extended shelf life. Produced as private label offerings for Dutch retailers, providing nutritional and taste parity with fresh dairy while enabling non-refrigerated distribution.
• Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives (Private Label) Plant-based dairy alternatives including soy drinks, oat drinks, barista products, and plant-based yogurts developed and produced under private label brands. Made with locally sourced raw materials where possible and including offerings such as Vemondo plant-based range (Lidl) and AH Terra Soy Gurt (Albert Heijn).
• Hybrid Dairy Products - Balanced Proteins Hybrid dairy products under the Balanced Proteins line combining dairy and plant-based ingredients, including hybrid drinks (semi-skimmed 30% plant content; full-fat 40% plant content) and hybrid yogurt (60% dairy / 40% plant-based). Launched with Albert Heijn and PlanetDairy as the Netherlands' first commercial hybrid dairy range, offering dairy taste and nutrition with a lower CO2 footprint.
• Organic Dairy Products Organic dairy and organic dairy alternatives being added to Farm Dairy's portfolio, complementing its sustainable and plant-based ranges. Initiative supported by the Questionmark Foundation and Robin Food Coalition, contributing to the Dutch national target of 15% organic farming area by 2030.
• AH Terra Soy Gurt (Albert Heijn) Soy-based yogurt sold under the AH Terra private label sub-brand at Albert Heijn. Developed and produced by Farm Dairy at the Lelystad facility; winner of Albert Heijn's Best Product of the Year award.
• AH Terra Soy Drink (Albert Heijn) Soy-based dairy alternative drink sold under the AH Terra private label sub-brand at Albert Heijn, developed and produced by Farm Dairy.
• Vemondo Plant-Based Range (Lidl) Plant-based yogurt and custard alternatives sold at Lidl under the Vemondo private label sub-brand, including fruit yogurt and custard in liter packs.
• Picnic Soya Unsweetened Unsweetened soy-based dairy alternative developed for Picnic as a private label offering; nominated for Best Product of the Year in the plant-based category at Albert Heijn.

Quantifiable outcome

• Milk delivered to supermarket within 1-2 days
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Morssinkhof - RymoplastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner in the RePliCa project (Recycle Plastic in Cans) for safe, food-grade recycling of HDPE milk cans. Morssinkhof-Rymoplast is working on innovative sorting techniques and de-collecting processes at the demo plant being built in Heerenveen.
• SABICcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner in the RePliCa project for circular plastics. Working on food-grade HDPE recycling solutions for milk cans.
• Wageningen University & ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in the RePliCa project, providing scientific expertise for circular plastics and recycling processes.
• KSiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the RePliCa circular plastics project, contributing to HDPE milk can recycling initiatives.
• VerpactminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the RePliCa project for packaging sustainability and circular economy initiatives.
• St vd BrinkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLogistics partner working continuously on CO2 reduction through optimal route planning.
• Farm TransminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLogistics partner collaborating on CO2 reduction and sustainable transportation initiatives.
• PlanetDairycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish company that provided the original recipe for hybrid dairy drinks. Farm Dairy scaled the lab recipe to commercial volumes for Albert Heijn. PlanetDairy is known for plant-enriched cheese (Audu).
• BeanDealminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarm Dairy is a signatory of the BeanDeal, supporting locally grown protein crops and sustainable ingredient sourcing.
• Questionmark FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative partner supporting Farm Dairy's transition to organic dairy production, contributing to the national 15% organic farming target by 2030.
• Robin Food CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in promoting organic farming in collaboration with Dutch retailers and dairy producers.
• ElopakcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of Pure-Pak Sense beverage cartons for fresh dairy and plant-based alternatives. cartons consist of 75% paper from sustainably managed forestry (FSC certified).
• Tetra PakcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of Tetra Brik Aseptic Edge packs for long-life dairy and plant-based products. Plant-based versions use sugar cane-derived polymers for reduced CO2 footprint.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Müller: Major European dairy and yogurt manufacturer with significant private label and branded offerings. Comparable in yogurt and dairy dessert manufacturing for retail customers, including sustainability-focused product lines.
• Arla Foods: Large European dairy cooperative supplying private label and branded dairy across multiple categories. Comparable as a multi-country private label dairy producer with sustainability commitments overlapping Farm Dairy's positioning.
• Lactalis: Global dairy leader with extensive private label business across Europe, including fluid milk, yogurt, and dairy desserts. Comparable in product mix and private label orientation, though with significantly broader geographic reach.
• Royal FrieslandCampina: Largest Dutch dairy cooperative and one of the world's biggest dairy processors, supplying a broad portfolio of dairy and plant-based products to Dutch and international retailers. Highly comparable to Farm Dairy as a domestic private label supplier with scale advantages.
• Alpro (Danone): European plant-based dairy alternatives brand owned by Danone, covering soy, oat, and yogurt alternatives. Comparable to Farm Dairy's plant-based portfolio, particularly its AH Terra and Vemondo product lines.
• DMK Group: German dairy cooperative producing private label and branded dairy products (milk, yogurt, desserts) for European retailers. Comparable as a private label dairy manufacturer serving Northern European supermarket customers.

Direct peers

• Vreugdenhil Dairy Foods: Dutch private label dairy specialist producing milk powders, dairy ingredients, and consumer dairy for European retailers. Directly comparable as a Netherlands-based private label dairy manufacturer targeting the same retail channel.
• Hochwald: German dairy cooperative specializing in private label milk and dairy drinks for European retailers. Directly comparable in private label fluid dairy focus and B2B retailer-supplier model.

Regional players

• Norrmejerier: Swedish dairy cooperative producing private label and branded dairy for Nordic retailers. Comparable in cooperative/private label dairy manufacturing model and sustainability positioning, though operating in a different geography.

Emerging players

• Oatly: Swedish oat-based dairy alternative producer with significant European retail distribution. Comparable in plant-based barista and ambient product categories, and a potential competitor or partner for hybrid and oat-based SKUs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/farm-dairy

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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