Specialist in Dairy and Sport Nutrition

My expertise focuses deliberately on sports nutrition, dairy, plant-based drinks, and functional beverages. These are categories where my experience, personal interests, and international network converge, and where there are countless opportunities to capitalize on trends like health, convenience, and functional foods.

Thanks to years of practical experience, I understand not only the consumer products but also the complex production chains and associated dynamics, regulations, and commercial realities within these segments.

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Sport Nutrition

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Dairy

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Functional Drinks

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Plant Based

Sport Nutrition

Sports nutrition is an innovative and growing category, where performance, health and lifestyle converge.

  • Experience with functional sports nutrition for performance, recovery, and health
  • Knowledge of retail and specialized sports channels
  • Strong network of manufacturers and distributors
  • Focus on scalable concepts with clear positioning

Product Type:

  • Protein Bars
  • Protein Powders
  • Protein Shakes
  • Collageen, Creatine and Pre-workouts
  • Supplements
  • Meal Replacers

Dairy

Dairy forms the foundation of my professional background. From traditional basic dairy products and sustainable certifications such as organic, pasture-raised milk, or local initiatives, to innovative applications and specific packaging options.

  • Extensive experience with private label and branded dairy products
  • Insight into international dairy markets and the complex supply chain
  • Experience with retail listings and brand development, both in the Netherlands and internationally
  • Knowledge of both traditional and innovative dairy concepts

Product Type:

  • Sustainable Milk
  • Barista milk
  • Ice Coffee & Milk Tea
  • Milkshake & Kids milk
  • Other dairy products (butter, yoghurts, cheese and powders)
     

Functional Drinks

Functional beverages are rapidly gaining ground due to changing consumer behavior. This is particularly true for drinks with added value, such as proteins, functional ingredients, and specific health positioning. My strength lies in concept development and market introduction.

  • Focus on protein-rich and functional beverages
  • Experience with product development and market introduction
  • Strong in translating trends into commercial concepts
  • Suitable for retail, on-the-go, and sports channels

Product Type: 

  • Energy drinks
  • Focus drinks
  • Vitamin waters
  • Clear protein drinks

Plant Based

Plant-based drinks represent a growing and highly relevant category, driven by health, sustainability, and changing consumer preferences. From flexitarians to athletes and health-conscious consumers, plant-based alternatives have become mainstream.

  • Extensive experience with plant-based raw materials
  • In-depth knowledge of dairy alternatives and functional ingredients
  • Strong network of global producers and ingredient suppliers
  • Focus on scalable concepts with commercial viability

Product Type:

  • Plant-based drinks (oat, soy, almond, coconut)
  • High-protein plant-based shakes
  • Barista & (ice) coffee concepts
  • Meal replacements & lifestyle products
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