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Food manufacturers all around the world rely on Agropur for the cheese, ingredients and expertise they need to make a variety of delicious foods
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pride in providing personalized and exceptional service to its customers wherever they call home. Agropur operates international offices and warehouses in Europe and Asia. The company also has a multinational technical support staff who actively travels with its sales personnel to get to know their customers in their native languages and discuss future food projects. Each of Agropur’s international offices is staffed by knowledgeable individuals who are local to their regions to ensure toptier service. In terms of quality, their products are second to none.
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gropur is a top 20 global dairy producer that processes more than 14 billion pounds of milk every year and makes more than 1 billion pounds of cheese. The company, founded in 1938, has 7,700 employees and 31 plants across Canada and the United States. It’s their goal to become the key dairy partner to the global food industry. Agropur partners with some of the world’s most prominent names in food, beverage and nutrition.
Agropur exports their cheese and dairy ingredients to more than 50 countries across Europe, Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, South America, Central America and North America. Although it’s a large company, Agropur takes great
The company’s office in Santiago de Queretaro, Mexico serves as an example of its strong dedication to businesses in Latin America. Agropur has taken great strides to
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The company is also a global leader in dairy ingredients and is one of North America’s largest producers of whey protein. In 2020, Agropur exported close to 185 million pounds of dairy ingredients – more than 4,200 containers -- ranging from commodities to the world’s purest protein products such as whey protein isolate, alpha lactalbumin and other Agropur’sfractions.experts can help manufacturers develop new products or streamline their production processes. Its team of food scientists and technologists can devise solutions that improve product flavor and texture, increase shelf-life, boost output or achieve better sensory perception.
The company’s extensive line of dairy ingredients gives manufacturers
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raise awareness in this region of the functionality of dairy ingredients and their value toward improving food and beverageAgropurformulations.isoneofNorth America’s largest cheese producers and their dedicated and experienced master cheesemakers have been well recognized for creating exceptional products for years. If you’re looking for the best tasting cheese for your products, the company offers several award-winning varieties that have consistently earned top honors at prestigious US and world competitions.
recipes that meet unique specifications for flavor, texture and more.
The company regularly produces 12 types of cheese with the capability of producing more than 20 different varieties. Sales and innovation teams work closely with customers to ensure products meet each company’s unique needs. Agropur’s innovators can develop cheese
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Agropur exports their cheese and dairy ingredients to more than 50 countries across Europe, Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, South America, Central America and North America
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It produces better browning in bakery applications and its mineral content can improve the nutritional value in food and beverage applications.
a wide variety of options for product improvement whether the goal is to lower costs or strengthen nutritional claims.
Also known as dairy solids or permeate, it is a co-product of whey protein manufacturing that is rich in lactose and milk minerals. Premium deproteinized whey can be used across a range of formulations for benefits that include flavor enhancement and sodium reduction.
For instance, Crino® premium deproteinized whey from Agropur can reduce costs while providing a variety of additional benefits to food and beverage applications. It’s a versatile ingredient that has become increasingly popular among manufacturers in Central America.
Crino lactose enhances flavor and aroma, and is frequently used in formulations for confectionery, baked goods, tabletop sweeteners and more. Lactose is a form of sugar found in milk that offers some important nutritional benefits.
low glycemic index, which may make lactose beneficial to those with diabetes. Lactose increases the absorption of minerals including calcium, magnesium and zinc. As an ingredient, Crino lactose provides significant value to food and beverage formulations. It’s an ideal choice to improve color and flavor in dressings, soups, sauces and baked goods.
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Lactose has a lesser impact on dental health when compared to other sugars. It also has a relatively
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Agropur is also a global leader dairy and is one of North America’s largest producers of whey
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Functional ingredient ISO Chill® 8010 has become popular in the ready-to-mix and sports nutrition categories. It is an instantized whey protein concentrate with a neutral flavor, cream coloring and free-flowing nature. It provides manufacturers with a high-quality protein that is made for increased solubility in cold liquids.
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Agropur takes pride in its partnerships with respected customers, and when presented with formulation challenges, the team goes to work in creating individualizedResponsiblesolutions.manufacturing is a growing focus of any company and is especially important for Agropur as a food provider touching millions of people. The company is doing its part to advance sustainability with commitments that include
Net Zero emissions reduction by 2050. As a top-tier supplier, Agropur has the responsibility to meet the sustainability commitments of its Whilecustomers.basedin
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North America, Agropur can provide products to businesses anywhere in the world.
They have the size, scope and expertise to help food and beverage manufacturers develop and deliver products of the highest quality. Take a closer look at Agropur and you’ll see why it’s the dairy producer of choice to so many of the world’s most respected brands.
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Agropur can provide products to businesses anywhere in the world
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