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Arla acquires Volacโs Whey Nutrition business to expand sports nutrition offering
The Danish dairy company will acquire the division through the purchase of shares in Volac Whey Nutrition Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries Volac Whey Nutrition Limited and Volac Renewable Energy Limited.ย “When considering the future of Volac Whey Nutrition and the opportunities that lie ahead for that business, it was crucial for us to choose…
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Whey protein proves best for muscle growth in older adults, study finds
The meta-analysis, published in the journalย Nutrientsโ andย funded by grants from Taipei Medical University-Shuang Ho Hospital, compared whey protein to casein, meat, soy and peanut proteins. โWhey protein plus resistance training was determined to be the optimal treatment regimen for muscle mass and strength gains as well as restoration of physical mobility with large effects and…
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Lactalis unveils solar thermal power plant for sustainable whey production
The new site, named โLactosolโ, aims to address sustainability issues by reducing the company’s carbon footprint and will supply heat to its adjacent Verdun site for the next 25 years. The Verdun site produces whey powder, obtained by drying whey (lactoserum) that is supplied for use in infant, clinical and sports nutrition products.ย Officially opened in…
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Dairy protein innovation at FiE 2023: From heat-stable whey to clear protein shakes
FrieslandCampina Ingredients launched a high-heat treatment-resistant whey protein designed for medical nutrition applications. Named Nutri Whey ProHeat, the ingredient is formulated for liquid applications and is said to offer appealing sensory properties such as low viscosity and clean taste, as well as neutral pH. The company says casein โ which is naturally resistant to high-heat…