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50 Fishers Lane Orwell Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5QX
United Kingdom
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Dairy Nutrition for a Healthier World
Volac is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of nutritional whey proteins and lactose products, supplying high quality, nutritionally rich dairy ingredients to leading UK and European food and beverage companies. The Dairy & Lifestyle Ingredients range combines Volac’s long standing heritage, scientific knowledge and superior whey processing capability to provide unrivalled quality, nutritional integrity and proven performance across a range of food and beverage applications.
We specialise in the filtration and drying of whey derivatives, providing ingredients to markets where taste, application and convenience are key. All our products are manufactured under the highest technical, quality and environmental standards.
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The Volactive UltraWhey range of WPC80 and WPI powders are used extensively throughout the European lifestyle and sports nutrition markets for their nutritional health benefits. Volactive ProCrisp is a neutral tasting whey protein in a unique form that provides texture to a variety of applications such as cereals and bars. Volac is the only Informed-Sport accredited company in Europe to produce high-performance whey proteins with its Volactive UltraWhey range.
The Volactose range of high quality lactose and whey permeate products are suitable for a wide range of food processing, confectionery and bakery applications.
Volactose Taw Whey Permeate is made using a unique combination of state-of-the-art technologies to produce a great tasting and economical source of milk solids. Volactose Taw Whey Permate is Kosher, Halal Mui, Vegetarian and non GM approved – a key advantage for products in a competitive market which demands such assurances.
Volactose Edible Lactose is a versatile and functional ingredient useful for a wide range of bakery, confectionery and savoury products.
Volactose Whey Permeate is a uniquely manufactured free-flowing whey permeate powder suitable for bakery, confectionery and dairy ingredients blends.
NUTRITION & HEALTH NEWS
03 Jul 2023 --- Almost half of European consumers use protein products, according to Innova Market Insights. Additionally, practically all (99%) of whey protein sports nutrition launches claimed to... Read More
BUSINESS NEWS
10 May 2023 --- Volac is unveiling its Volactive Pro2O ready-to-mix (RTM) ingredient at Vitafoods Europe in Geneva, Switzerland. The product allows manufacturers to develop refreshing shakes that... Read More
BUSINESS NEWS
21 Apr 2023 --- Protein, nutrients and nutraceuticals are set to feature in ready-to-drink (RTD) and ready-to-mix (RTM) drinks at this year’s Vitafoods expo in Geneva, Switzerland (May 9-11).... Read More
BUSINESS NEWS
27 Sep 2022 --- UK-based dairy nutrition company Volac has announced its financial results for 2021, noting that although total sales were up £42.7 million (US$46.1 million) from the previous... Read More
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NUTRITION & HEALTH NEWS
22 Sep 2022 --- New scientific evidence indicates that individuals who consume protein after participating in low-volume high-intensity interval training (LOW-HIIT) are not actually reaping any... Read More
03 Dec 2021 --- At Fi Europe 2021, Volac highlighted a new product concept for Volactive UltraWhey Velicious, its specifically engineered whey protein concentrate powder. Nutrition specialist Elisa Glover and Nadia El-Zanfaly, marketing and consumer insights manager of performance and dairy ingredients, explain how the “protein squeezy” stands out with 20 g of protein in a 110 g pouch.
25 May 2020 --- The focus on immunity brought upon by the COVID-19 crisis brings consumer awareness of maintaining healthy lifestyles “back to the basics,” according to Nadia El-Zanfaly of Volac, who highlights how dairy protein can play a supportive role in this space. Dr. Elisa Glover, Nutritional Specialist at Volac, further elaborates on how dairy protein provides key nutrients and essential amino acids, which ultimately optimize overall health.
04 Dec 2018 --- Produced in Europe, Volac's range of Volactive UltraWhey proteins have been carefully developed using cutting edge technology and specialized industry knowledge spanning the past 50 years. At HiE 2018, Volac will showcased Volactive UltraWhey Velicious targeting the performance and active nutrition sectors. Hartwin Feddersen presents several innovative concepts using the company's ingredients.
07 Dec 2017 --- At FiE 2017 held in Frankfurt last week, Volac exhibited their Volactive UltraWhey Velicious ingredient, which is a specifically engineered whey protein concentrate powder that can be used in everyday products such as ice cream, baked goods, ready to drink shakes, smoothies, soups and many more. NutritionInsight caught up with Marketing Manager Mel Billows and Applications Manager Rebecca Farr at Volac.
12 Jan 2015 --- In early 2013, a report by an Expert Consultation of the Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations (FAO) recommended a new, advanced method for assessing the quality of dietary proteins. The report recommends that the Digestible Indispensable Amino Acid Score (DIAAS) replace the Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS) as the preferred method of measuring protein quality.
