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EPISODE · Aug 13, 2026 · 4 MIN

Jamie Mackay: The Country host on what the whey protein boom means for dairy companies

from Best of Business · host Newstalk ZB

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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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