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Dairy companies seeing boost thanks to whey protein boom

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Publish Date
Thu, 13 Aug 2026, 7:29pm
The last four Global Dairy Trade events have been on an upward trajectory. Photo / DairyNZ
The last four Global Dairy Trade events have been on an upward trajectory. Photo / DairyNZ

New Zealand dairy companies are cashing in on a surge in global demand for bioactive proteins found in cow's milk, namely whey, off the back of the surge in weight-loss drugs.

Demand for whey powder in the US is soaring and Rabobank has reported high demand for high-protein yoghurt and dairy drinks.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.

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