Royal FrieslandCampina N.V. (The Netherlands) intends to acquire Wisconsin Whey Protein, a respected producer of whey protein isolates in the United States. Wisconsin Whey Protein will become part of FrieslandCampina Ingredients, a global leader in proteins and prebiotics. As a result, FrieslandCampina Ingredients will significantly increase its total whey protein capacity, helping to meet rising global demand for high-quality protein ingredients. The acquisition will enable the company to scale and extend its market-leading position in Europe and Asia into the North American market.

Wisconsin Whey Protein’s modern facilities—located in the heart of the United States’ dairy region—are currently being expanded which will more than double its whey protein isolate capacity. The company will be integrated into the FrieslandCampina Ingredients business group, reinforcing its ability to serve customers across the performance, active and medical nutrition market segments.

“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,” said Anne Peter Lindeboom, president of FrieslandCampina. “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.”

“There’s a natural fit between Wisconsin Whey Protein’s entrepreneurial spirit and FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ global growth ambition,” added Wisconsin Whey Protein’s founder and CEO K Kachadurian. “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 state-of-the-art process technology solutions.

The transaction is subject to customary conditions, including regulatory approvals. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

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