Campina chooses Nina Derwael as ambassador

FrieslandCampina is entering into a close partnership with gymnastics phenomenon Nina Derwael. The freshly three-time Sportswoman of the Year will become the face of Campina for three years. Campina markets Belgian pasture milk, fresh cheeses, cream and yogurt, among other products.

Barely 21 years old is Nina Derwael, but the Truiense already has a resume to dazzle with. After taking gold at the world championships in gymnastics on uneven bars in 2018 and 2019, she wrote last year on the Summer Olympics in Tokyo Belgian gymnastics history with a gold medal in that same discipline. Not to mention her three awards as Sportswoman of the Year - the most recent in December 2021.

Now strikes Nina, who is also currently dancing the pan off the roof, joined hands with Campina. And that until the end of 2024. A logical match With the top athlete: Campina is strongly committed to sustainable, healthy and Belgian with an assortment of dairy products.

Nutritional nutrition as a crucial building block

'We are extremely excited to welcome Nina to our family', says Sarah De Meester, spokeswoman for FrieslandCampina. 'With its focus on healthy diet, she sits well with us. Her personality is also 100% consistent with our DNA: her worker's mentality, down-to-earthness and accessibility: which we all share. Everyone knows Nina as someone who has risen to become a figurehead of the Belgian gymnastics world. But for Campina, Nina is more than a phenomenal athlete. And like us, she is a big fan of nutritious dairy products.'

Nina itself is proud That she felt like a ambassador of Campina may call it. 'As an elite athlete, I always prepare myself mentally and physically as optimally as possible. The right healthy and nutritional food is a crucial building block of my program. So when I came into contact with Campina, I didn't hesitate for a moment. I like to start my day strong with a breakfast of fresh cheeses. I also eat and drink dairy products between workouts and competitions. Why? Fresh cheeses and milk are 100% natural products packed with protein and no added sugars. Ideal for an athlete. Thanks to the combinations with fruit and oatmeal, I also enjoy plenty of variety.'

Facts about milk

• Dairy fits into a balanced and sustainable diet: three servings of dairy per day provide about 60% of the necessary amount of calcium.
• Milk naturally contains essential nutrients such as protein, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, iodine and vitamins B2 and B12. According to the Belgian Confederation of Dairy (BCZ), milk and milk products also contain numerous other micronutrients such as magnesium and zinc, contributing significantly to the nutritional quality of our diet.
• The Superior Health Council - the scientific advisory body of the FPS Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment - recommends daily intake of 250-500 ml. of semi-skimmed milk or yogurt or a plant-based alternative enriched with calcium. And 30-40 g of hard or soft cheese.