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FrieslandCampina says thank you to over 60,000 key workers

FrieslandCampina has delivered its milk drinks to a further 60,960 key workers as a thank you for their hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The company has earlier donated products to 77,472 workers at 171 sites.


In its latest mission, the FrieslandCampina has delivered an additional 5,080 cases of Barista and YAZOO drinks to 65 sites up and down the country, including 250 Royal Mail locations, 54 Parcel Force hubs and 15 Marie Curie Hospice hospices.

Clare, of Royal Mail special events planning team (north), said: “Thanks very much for the caramel latte drinks, it was very appreciated by the Royal Mail employees and the counters staff.”

Gill White, facilities manager at Marie Curie, added: “Thank you to FrieslandCampina for its recent donation of the fabulous iced coffees. What an absolute treat for our staff and hugely appreciated.”

Gabriella Sudall, YAZOO brand manager, said the brand will continue to give back as the country navigates the ongoing situation.

“We’re proud to be able to contribute to those that have delivered fantastic care to the nation during this crisis. We would like to say a massive thank you to the front-line workers for all their hard work,” she said.

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