The partners aim to improve quality, safety, productivity and sustainability of the Chinese dairy sector based on the grass to glass collaboration model. This means that relevant knowledge is shared with all stakeholders in the dairy sector on a pre-competitive and open basis.

During its first three years, the SDDDC will carry out high-profile research projects in China into current Chinese dairy production, safety and quality, as well as sustainability. The SDDDC will also set up a Dairy Expertise Centre in which the latest safety and quality systems and technologies will be put into practice on a Chinese model farm. Chinese delegations will be invited to the Netherlands to see how the Dutch dairy industry works and interact with Dutch research institutes and governmental institutions. An academic exchange and training program will also be launched.

The activities and ambitions of SDDDC can be categorized as follows: Training and Education Training program providing regular trainings in expertise centres, incl. general, in-depth and train the trainer courses Vocational and academic education program taking place at expertise centres and/or university partners Teacher exchange program between university partners Demonstration Field trips showcasing from grass to glass chain integration and collaboration Receiving delegations at expertise centres Research and Innovation Ongoing program of research on key improvement areas in the Chinese dairy chain Publications/presentations on findings and recommendations Networking and exposure Facilitation of partner & alumni interaction (e.g. via WeChat) Exposure through conferences, media and websites

Wageningen University and Research, China Agricultural University, Rabobank and FrieslandCampina are the core partners of the project. The Chinese companies HuaHuaNiu, Eastern Bell, Zhongdi and Wellhope are Chinese industry partners. The Dutch companies Qlip and CRV are the other industry partners. Partners decide jointly on the program content and provide funding. The program is also (financially) supported by the Dutch and Chinese government (Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Chinese Ministry of Agriculture).

FrieslandCampina, China Agriculture University, Wageningen University & Research, Dutch Rabobank, CRV (cattle improvement), Qlip (quality assurance) and the Chinese Huahuaniu (dairy processing), Zhongdi (farming), Eastern Bell (supplies) and Wellhope (animal feed).