Volac launch Volactose Edible Lactose

Tuesday 19 May 2009 00:00

Leading dairy nutrition specialist, Volac, has invested in an £8 million expansion of its Welsh production site, adding lactose to its growing nutritional portfolio and increasing overall out-put by 50 per cent.

The new factory extension is the latest development in the company’s dynamic evolution as a key player in the UK dairy processing industry.   Since the early 1990s Volac has worked in partnership with the UK cheese industry to use the whey from the cheese-making process to produce products rich in whey protein, which has strong nutritional benefits, including aiding muscle recovery, bone health and the immune system. 

With the new extension now open, Volac has been able to strengthen its commitment to the future of the industry with the launch of Volactose Edible Lactose for the ingredients market.

Lactose is the carbohydrate fraction that is crystallised from whey.   Although a sugar, lactose is much less sweet than normal sugar and is therefore used extensively throughout food processing. Volactose from the Felinfach plant is vegetarian, Kosher and Halal approved which is becoming an increasingly important market requirement.

Mark Neville, Marketing Manager, Dairy & Lifestyle Ingredients, Volac, comments: “This investment allows Volac to significantly increase  sales into selected nutritional markets, and continue providing specific product and service qualities not widely available elsewhere, such as Kosher-approved lactose.

“Couple this with the success of our whey protein concentrate and isolate, as well as our 20-year strong partnership with the Welsh dairy industry, we are confident that Volac will continue to grow and reach new markets. 

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