They are identifying dairy farms that would be willing to take part in the testing of bulkmilk to help flag up any spread of the virus across the country.
But by specialising in emulsifiers, enzymes and flavours, rather than such bulk ingredients as flour and milk, Danisco controls the ingredients that are critical in helping manufacturers to distinguish their products from rival ones.
"I want to gather information... over the bulk buying and trade in the Netherlands in order to inform Chinese authorities that they are getting batches of milk powder that do not conform to their regulations, " Deputy Economic Affairs Minister Sharon Dijksma said in a statement.