September 4, 2014

Arla to build hydrolysates-producing facility

A new Arla manufacturing plant will be built next to Arla Foods Ingredients' existing whey protein facility in Videbæk, Denmark.

An investment in the facility has been approved by Arla Foods' Board of Directors, with construction scheduled to be completed by October 2015.

The plantwill be operational towards the end of 2016 and help increase Arla Foods Ingredients' capacity to produce whey protein hydrolysates, an important ingredient in products for infants with allergy.

"Our new hydrolysates factory in Jutland will ensure we maintain our position as the world's leading supplier of high quality whey protein ingredients and, thereby, make a strong contribution to the Arla group and its owners, the milk farmers", said Henrik Andersen, theCEO of Arla Foods Ingredients.

The expansion is part of strategic initiatives to accelerate growth in Arla Foods Ingredients and prepare the company for a future increase in raw milk intake from its owner farmers.