Whey overtakes cheese as a source of revenue

Klaas van der Horst Market Analyst · Dairy · Published May 12, 2026
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The dairy market is shifting because demand for whey proteins is growing strongly and prices are far higher than cheese. That is putting pressure on balances and investments in the sector. Read more about demand for whey proteins and WPC80.

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