Dutch dairy companies' quest for new growth pastures leads them to China

The Dutch dairy sector is looking to double its turnover in exports to China in the near future, the country's dairy industry association chairman has said.

Cees 't Hart, who is also chief executive officer of Friesland Campina, a leading Dutch dairy cooperative, said the country's dairy sector is also hoping to share its expertise in the safety and tracking of products.

"We have appointed a CEO in the Greater China area. We want to broad our portfolio in China, and to double our turnover (in China)," he said at media briefing on Wednesday.