Emmi is bundling its activities in the field of goat milk powder under the umbrella of the newly founded Emmi Nutritional Solutions (ENS) and is commissioning a new, resource-efficient production facility at its existing site in Etten-Leur, Netherlands. The state-of-the-art spray drying plant is a prime example of energy efficiency and meets the growing demand for high-quality, nutritious goat’s milk powder, especially for baby food. With the investment of EUR 40 million in this attractive growth niche, Emmi is also creating economic prospects for regional goat milk suppliers.
The business with high-quality goat milk powder is managed by the newly founded Emmi Nutritional Solutions (ENS), which combines all procurement, manufacturing and sales activities. The new strategic unit is a merger of the goat and sheep milk powder dealer AVH dairy trade, which has been part of the Emmi Group since 2013, and the goat milk powder manufacturer Goat Milk Powder, in which Emmi has held a stake since 2016. Thanks to the merger, synergies can be better utilized and growth initiatives can be driven forward in a dynamic market environment.
Ecological showcase facility
The state-of-the-art spray drying plant, equipped with energy-efficient energy pumps and recovery technologies, is a prime example of eco- and energy efficiency. As part of the Emmi sustainability model, which is geared towards a net-zero reduction path, and the objective of reducing internal greenhouse gas emissions by 60 percent by 2027, the system uses an electric heat pump instead of a gas-driven steam system. This reduces annual CO2 emissions by more than 6,000 tons. In addition to using the residual heat from the nearby Bettinehoeve specialty cheese production facility, air compressors also recover the energy used for cooling. The new system also reduces water consumption by 20 percent thanks to a sophisticated return of the condensate from the steamed milk that occurs during the production process to the water cycle.
Geared to Emmi’s long-term growth plans, around 30 new jobs will be created at ENS.
