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FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ Vivinal® MFGM approved for use in Thailand

February 4, 2025 by Asia Food Journal

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FrieslandCampina Ingredients, a global leader in proteins and prebiotics, has received approval for its milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) ingredient, Vivinal®MFGM, for use in infant milk formulas and other food products in Thailand. This milestone follows a comprehensive three-year evaluation by Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (TFDA). 

Vivinal® MFGM – a premium whey protein concentrate obtained through the gentle processing of pasteurised cheese whey – contains proteins, lipids, and bioactive components such as phospholipids, immunoglobulin G (IgG), and lactoferrin. Clinical evidence shows that MFGM supports infants’ cognitive development and reduces the risk of middle ear infections.[i],[ii] Additionally, a recent in vitro study conducted by FrieslandCampina Ingredients was the first to show that whey-derived MFGM has anti-viral effects against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).[iii]

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This latest approval means manufacturers of premium nutrition for babies and young children in Thailand can now offer Vivinal® MFGM’s science-backed benefits in a wide range of infant and young child food applications. It also underscores FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ position as a trusted leader in early life nutrition, dedicated to providing innovative solutions that support the health and development of infants worldwide.

“We’re delighted that our Vivinal® MFGM ingredient has received approval from Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration,” says Sophie Nicolas, Marketing Lead APAC – Early Life Nutrition at FrieslandCampina Ingredients. “This achievementF not only emphasises our commitment to meeting rigorous safety standards but also offers brands the exciting opportunity to create premium infant milk formulas for the growing Thai market, with all the added health benefits this premium ingredient with bioactive proteins offers.”

The premiumization of infant milk formula is a growing trend in Thailand. In 2024, 74% of new infant milk formula product launches contained at least one bioactive ingredient[iv] –  like Vivinal® MFGM. The infant milk formula market in Thailand is valued at $865 million USD in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5% through 2029.[v]

“Introducing this premium ingredient to brands in Thailand supports our mission to provide important nutrition that supports babies’ and children’s healthy growth and development,” adds Sophie. “Families deserve access to the highest-quality infant milk formula when breastfeeding is not possible – and with this approval, we’re able to help brands provide more infants with the nutrients they need for a great start in life.”

To learn more about Vivinal® MFGM and FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ portfolio of early-life nutrition ingredients, click here.

About FrieslandCampina Ingredients 

FrieslandCampina Ingredients is a leader in proteins and prebiotics, addressing the growing need for innovative nutritional solutions to the world’s health and well-being challenges. Its drive is to get the right ingredients to customers to help them create highly nutritious, sustainable applications to help people with special dietary needs and preferences get the most out of life, always.   

Powered by 1,700 passionate specialists, FrieslandCampina Ingredients operates globally across the Early Life Nutrition, Active, Performance, Medical and Cell Nutrition market segments. The company has regional sales offices in the Netherlands, the United States, Singapore, China, and Brazil. It reported combined sales of €1.65 billion in 2022. For additional information, please visit: www.frieslandcampinaingredients.com.        

FrieslandCampina Ingredients is part of Royal FrieslandCampina N.V. The dairy company daily provides millions of consumers throughout the world with dairy products containing valuable nutrients from milk. The company is fully owned by Zuivelcoöperatie FrieslandCampina U.A., with 15,137 dairy farmers in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany as members. Its annual turnover amounted to €14.1 billion in 2022. FrieslandCampina has locations in 31 countries and exports to more than one hundred countries worldwide. In 2022, FrieslandCampina employed an average of 21,715 employees (FTEs). Its head office is located in the Netherlands.  


[i] Timby et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 99(4), 2014

[ii] Timby et al., J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr, 60(3), 2015

[iii] E Kramer et al., MFGM-enriched whey displays antiviral activity against common pediatric viruses in vitro, Nutritional Immunology. Vol. 11, 2024. 

[iv] Innova product database, 2025

[v] Euromonitor, 2024

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Other Topics: FrieslandCampina Ingredients, MFMG, Processing, Vivinal®MFGM

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