Lakeland to market new whey product

LAKELAND Dairies has established a new secondary processing facility in Killeshandra, Co Cavan, to convert whey into a high-value dairy protein concentrate used in the manufacture of a diverse range of modern food ingredients.

The group announced yesterday that production of WPC 80 has begun and the first 20 tonnes of product were dispatched this week to a European customer.

Ed Prendergast, chief executive, told Lakeland’s AGM in Cootehill, Co Cavan, the group expects a return on its investment in 18 months and to retain a significant margin afterwards.