VIBY, DENMARK — International dairy products manufacturer Arla Foods Ingredients is further investing in its whey business, acquiring Volac Whey Nutrition and its processing facility in Wales.

After reaching an agreement to purchase the company this past April, the deal in November received approval from the UK Competition and Markets Authority. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Arla Foods Ingredients shared that the Wales facility will become a cornerstone for its global production, noting that the plant handles large volumes of whey, with a focus on whey protein isolate production. The company shared that the facility also will produce whey fat concentrate and lactose.

The acquisition of Volac’s whey business strengthens Arla Foods Ingredients’ standing as a whey manufacturer, group vice president and managing director for Arla Foods Ingredients Luis Cubel said.

“Having Volac’s experts – and its network of trusted supply partners – as part of our team gives us several strategic advantages,” Cubel said. “It expands our market reach, helping us serve even more customers, and strengthens our global supply chain at a time when demand for whey is growing.”  

Whey protein isolate, Arla Foods Ingredients pointed out, is key to the health and sports nutrition sectors.

Cubel said both companies are committed to quality, sustainability and innovation.

“We look forward to learning from our new colleagues and partners and harnessing our respective strengths to meet the evolving needs of manufacturers and consumers, especially in the sports nutrition space,” he said.