Whey and milk proteins shattered new product launch records in 2020 as 7,409 whey protein products were introduced around the world.

U.S. exports of whey are up and some suppliers are increasing plant capacity to meet global demand for more protein.

Communication based on science will gradually grow demand. 

Education and technical support are keys to unlocking the dairy ingredient’s global potential.

Whey’s role as a nutritious ingredient plays well for U.S. dairy exports throughout the global income spectrum.

The value of U.S. whey exports has quickly outpaced volume growth as overseas demand for higher-value, higher-protein varieties has soared.