FrieslandCampina has revealed its intension to acquire Wisconsin Whey Protein, a producer of whey protein isolates in the United States.
Wisconsin Whey Protein will become part of FrieslandCampina Ingredients. FrieslandCampina Ingredients will significantly increase its total whey protein capacity, helping to meet rising global demand for protein ingredients.
The acquisition will enable the company to scale and extend its position in Europe and Asia into the North American market.
Wisconsin Whey Protein’s facilities, located in the heart of the US’ dairy region, are currently being expanded, which will more than double its whey protein isolate capacity.
Anne Peter Lindeboom, president of FrieslandCampina Ingredients, said: “By joining forces with Wisconsin Whey Protein, a respected producer of high-quality whey isolates with a strong focus on production and innovation, we bring together expanded capacity in the United States with our deep expertise in protein technology, research and application development.
“The acquisition will enable us to scale our proven successes in high-end protein offerings to customers in the United States and worldwide. All in the pursuit of providing nutritional solutions that meet both consumer preferences and needs, to help people get the most out of life, always.”
Wisconsin Whey Protein’s founder and CEO, K Kachadurian added: “There’s a natural fit between Wisconsin Whey Protein’s entrepreneurial spirit and FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ global growth ambition. I’m proud that our team will become part of such a purpose-driven company—one making a meaningful impact.”
With the intended acquisition, FrieslandCampina will also enter into a collaboration with Stainless Technologies, a sister company of Wisconsin Whey Protein that builds process technology solutions.