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Protein
Dairy's protein moment: demand, formats, whey and the value the protein pound actually buys.
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4 pieces on Protein.
The whey forward 2026/27
UK and Irish producers who commit whey-processing capex before 2028 will capture premium margin for a decade, while those still exporting raw whey watch the value accrue elsewhere.
24 April 2026
GLP-1, protein and dairy's opportunity
As GLP-1 users prioritise nutritional density, dairy's high-quality protein becomes a real advantage if the sector repositions its messaging.
13 March 2026
Part 3 | from by-product to billion-euro asset
Ireland's whey advantage in functional nutrition rests on value extraction over volume, and sustaining it demands relentless investment in processing, research and talent.
13 January 2026
Cottage cheese: from trend to transformation
With volume up 29.4% and value up 26.2%, cottage cheese offers UK retailers, foodservice operators and artisan producers a rare simultaneous growth opportunity.
5 November 2025
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