Friesland­Campina Acquires Wisconsin Whey Protein

AMERSFOORT, Netherlands – Royal FrieslandCampina N.V. intends to acquire Wisconsin Whey Protein, a producer of whey protein isolates in the United States.

Wisconsin Whey Protein will become part of FrieslandCampina Ingredients, a global provider of proteins and prebiotics. As a result, FrieslandCampina Ingredients said it will significantly increase its total whey protein capacity. The acquisition will enable the company to scale and extend its market-leading position in Europe and Asia into the North American market, said Friesland­Campina. 

Wisconsin Whey Protein’s modern facilities are currently being expanded, which will more than double its whey protein isolate capacity, said Friesland­Campina. The company will be integrated into the FrieslandCampina Ingredients business group. 

“By joining forces with Wisconsin Whey Protein, a respected producer of high-quality whey isolates with a strong focus on production and innovation, we bring together expanded capacity in the United States with our deep expertise in protein technology, research and application development," said Anne Peter Lindeboom, president of FrieslandCampina Ingredients. "The acquisition will enable us to scale our proven successes in high-end protein offerings to customers in the United States and worldwide. All in the pursuit of providing nutritional solutions that meet both consumer preferences and needs, to help people get the most out of life, always.”

“There’s a natural fit between Wisconsin Whey Protein’s entrepreneurial spirit and FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ global growth ambition," said K Kachadurian, founder and CEO of Wisconsin Whey Protein. "I’m proud that our team will become part of such a purpose-driven company — one making a meaningful impact.”

With the intended acquisition, FrieslandCampina will also enter into a collaboration with Stainless Technologies, a sister company of Wisconsin Whey Protein that builds state-of-the-art process technology solutions.