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The Light and the Whey

Whey protein may have first gained notoriety with athletes and those looking to build muscle, but the ingredient has gained wider appeal as more Americans look to new and beneficial sources of protein.

September 30, 2013

Physicians are telling older consumers and amateur athletes about how whey protein helps build and repair muscle.

FMC Names Latin American Business Director

Lincoln Romero has joined FMC Corporation, Health and Nutrition, as business director for Latin America.

September 25, 2013

Romero will drive the business and financial results in the region and work in collaboration with the global Health and Nutrition business leaders to define and lead the growth strategy in Latin America.

Valensa, Algaeon in Agreement

Algaeon Inc. announced the signing of a multi-year, multi-million dollar supply agreement with Valensa International.

September 13, 2013

Valensa International provides high value “condition specific” nutraceuticals to the marketplace.

Plant-based Egg Substitute

Food scientists have reportedly developed an egg substitute made entirely from plants.

September 12, 2013

The company has successfully created faux mayonnaise and a variety of baked goods using the egg substitute.

Custom Food Products Expanding Plant

Custom Food Products will invest $44 million to expand one of its plants.

September 12, 2013

The plant manufactures value-added protein products.

Soy's Benefits

Exploring research and new applications with soy were the major focus of the 16th Soy Symposium.

August 29, 2013

Mark Messina, PhD, executive director of the Soy Nutrition Institute, discussed a variety of topics relevant to several different population groups.

BioExx Names CEO

BioExx Specialty Proteins Ltd. announced that its board of directors has appointed John MacDonald, currently a director of the company, to serve as interim chief executive officer.

August 29, 2013

The board expressed its gratitude to Chris Schnarr, the previous chief executive officer of the company, who has also resigned from the board.

Protein for On-the-go Children

New Yoplait Go-Gurt Protein yogurt is hitting select store shelves this month.

August 23, 2013

Containing a good source of protein, each tube has 5g per 2.25oz serving.

Grande Plans

Grande Cheese Co. acquired a whey processing facility of PGP International.

August 20, 2013

Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Cargill Names Global Technology Director

Cargill’s animal nutrition business announced that Dr. Brooke Humphrey has been named global technology director for pork at the innovation campus in Elk River, Minn.

August 14, 2013

Currently, Humphrey is the monogastric research and development (R&D) director in Elk River.