Arla Foods Ingredients is moving forward with its acquisition of Volac’s Whey Nutrition business, after it was approved by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority. The regulator’s go-ahead followed an agreement between the two companies, which was signed in April 2024. The business is built around a processing facility at Felinfach in Wales, which handles large volumes of whey and specialises in the production of whey protein isolate (WPI). The site will now become a cornerstone of Arla … [Read more...] about Arla Foods Ingredients moves forward with acquisition of Volac Whey Nutrition business
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Arla Foods Ingredients and Volac joint statement on acquisition decision
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has approved Arla Foods Ingredients’ acquisition of Volac’s Whey Nutrition business. The regulator’s go-ahead follows an evaluation that took place after the two companies signed an acquisition agreement on April 18th 2024. Commenting on the announcement, Luis Cubel, Group Vice President and Managing Director of Arla Foods Ingredients, said: “This is a very welcome decision at a time when demand for high-quality whey ingredients is growing. It means … [Read more...] about Arla Foods Ingredients and Volac joint statement on acquisition decision
New medical nutrition ingredient combines high protein with “best taste yet”
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a new whey protein hydrolysate with a better taste profile than comparable ingredients for peptide-based medical nutrition. The highly hydrolysed whey protein ingredient Lacprodan® DI-3092 allows 10g of high-quality single-source protein to be packed into 100ml – significantly higher than the market standard of 6-7g per 100 ml.1 Additionally, it is designed to taste great with minimal bitterness, helping overcome a key challenge in medical … [Read more...] about New medical nutrition ingredient combines high protein with “best taste yet”
