Minnesota-based Land O’Lakes, Inc. is investing in its Tulare, California, dairy processing facility to expand into high-value dairy protein by enabling production of ultra-filtered milk. The company says the move provides growth opportunities for farmer-owners and strengthens the ability to compete in a changing food landscape. “At a time when protein is reshaping how consumers eat and how the food system operates, this investment positions Land O’Lakes… to lead,” says Executive Vice President Heather Anfang. According to Land O’Lakes, protein has moved beyond a niche health category to become a defining force in how consumers evaluate food. The moment is driven by rising nutritional awareness and new health trends such as GLP-1 medications that are shifting how and what people eat. The demand for dairy protein is expected to outpace supply through the remainder of the decade. “This is about more than a single upgrade. It’s about building the future of dairy,” says Anfang.
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