FrieslandCampina Expands Partnership with Nippon Shinyaku in Japan's Nutrition Market

FrieslandCampina Ingredients has announced an expansion of its collaboration with Nippon Shinyaku, a strategic move to strengthen its foothold in Japan's adult nutrition sector. This partnership, built on a history of cooperation, targets the increasing opportunities tied to Japan’s ageing population and the rising interest in functional nutrition.

Japan is recognized for its sophisticated nutrition market, characterized by high consumer awareness and stringent regulatory standards. The expansion aligns with national demographic trends focusing on active and healthy ageing, which is a growing priority for consumers, healthcare providers, and manufacturers. FrieslandCampina will contribute its expertise in dairy proteins, prebiotics, and application development, while Nippon Shinyaku will provide local market insights and an established commercial network.

The partnership aims to accelerate innovation in areas such as muscle health, digestive wellbeing, metabolic health, and immunity, where there is a consistent demand for premium, evidence-based nutritional solutions. The collaboration seeks to combine global ingredient science with local market insight, creating a framework for faster product development and market penetration.

For FrieslandCampina Ingredients, this move reinforces its strategic focus on the Asia-Pacific region, emphasizing specialized nutrition categories. Nippon Shinyaku benefits by enhancing its ability to offer differentiated functional solutions in a competitive market. As Japan leads in global trends for healthy ageing, this expanded alliance positions both companies to capture long-term growth opportunities in adult and medical nutrition.