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
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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”
Arla Foods Ingredients harnesses upcycling potential of acid whey
Arla Foods Ingredients is demonstrating how acid whey can be transformed into a valuable raw material for high-protein dairy products with an ‘upcycled’ positioning. The new ‘Upcycle Your Whey to Value’ concept offers a solution to a long-standing sustainability challenge for the dairy industry. Two thirds of the milk used in the production of Greek yoghurt and other strained fermented dairy products ends up as waste. Disposing of acid whey, the main side-stream from the process, is both … [Read more...] about Arla Foods Ingredients harnesses upcycling potential of acid whey
