Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI) is advancing with its acquisition of Volac’s Whey Nutrition business, which is set to become a cornerstone of AFI’s global production facilities.

Earlier this month, we reported on AFI’s purchase of the UK-based whey company Volac Whey, following approval by the UK’s competition authority. AFI has now shared its plans for the business, centered on a processing plant in Felinfach, Wales. The facility specializes in handling large volumes of whey and producing whey protein isolate (WPI). The site will now become a cornerstone of Arla Foods Ingredients’ global production facilities, with further investment and expansion planned in the coming years.

The acquisition significantly increases Arla Foods Ingredients’ whey supply, enabling the company to meet growing market demand. WPI is particularly in demand within the health and sports nutrition sectors, which saw a 9% growth rate between 2010 and 2023. Arla Foods Ingredients now projects that its sales of WPI will rise significantly over the next five years. The facility will also produce whey fat concentrate and lactose.

Read the full press release here.

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