Minneapolis, Minnesota – Nutritional ingredients manufacturer Milk Specialties Global is the latest food and beverage manufacturer to join the Vanguard Renewables® Farm Powered Strategic Alliance (FPSA). FPSA was founded in 2020 with founding members Unilever, Starbucks, Dairy Farmers of America, and Vanguard Renewables, and has since grown to more than 20 national and regional food and beverage companies.
“Milk Specialties is the latest sustainably-minded food and beverage company to join the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance,” said Neil H. Smith, CEO of Vanguard Renewables. Ta. “We are excited to join the group of pioneers in the food and beverage industry focused on sustainability, decarbonizing the supply chain and transitioning to a more circular economy.”
FPSA is a collaborative initiative focused on driving systemic change and is dedicated to promoting sustainable organic waste reduction and regenerative agricultural solutions. With the addition of Milk Specialties Global, the Alliance gains a valuable partner with extensive experience in sustainable manufacturing and dedicated to supporting America’s farmers.
“Recognizing our responsibilities to our customers, suppliers, employees and competitors, we are committed to fostering collaboration and being a responsible corporate citizen,” said Milk Specialties Global CEO. Director David Lentzmeyer said. “Our DNA is rooted in the ethos of doing more with less, and we always strive to maximize production efficiency while minimizing our environmental impact. To the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance ’s participation is part of our focus on collaboration across all industries.”
The company’s success story began by harnessing whey byproducts from dairy manufacturing and upcycling them into protein ingredients. Today, Milk Specialties’ high-quality ingredients, including whey protein, milk proteins, functional fats and carbohydrates, are available under our partner consumer labels as well as in major retailers around the world. Masu.
Vanguard Renewables partners with food and beverage manufacturers to recycle inedible food waste through Farm Powered® anaerobic digestion, which converts organic waste into renewable natural gas (RNG). This RNG is used to generate electricity, heat, and transportation fuel, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. By diverting food waste from landfills and converting it into clean energy, Vanguard Renewables makes a significant impact on the environment while creating economic opportunities for farmers and communities.
In March, Vanguard Renewables celebrated 10 years of clean energy innovation and organic materials solutions. The company has grown from his two facilities under management in 2014 to 32 facilities across the United States, with new projects beginning construction on an ongoing basis over the next four years. A highlight of its 10-year history was the formation of the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance, which now includes more than 20 national and regional companies across several industry sectors.
By joining the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance, Milk Specialties aims to further strengthen its commitment to sustainable practices. This strategic partnership will enable the company to collaborate with like-minded organizations and leverage collective expertise to drive positive change across industries.
Additionally, the company’s inclusion in the FPSA is consistent with its long-standing dedication to responsible business practices. By joining Vanguard’s Farm Powered movement, the company reaffirms its commitment to sustainability and sets an example for the industry. Through collaborative efforts, Milk Specialties and other members of the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance are ensuring a greener and more sustainable future.
About Vanguard Renewables:
Vanguard Renewables, based in Weston, Massachusetts, is a national leader in developing projects that convert food and dairy waste into renewable energy. The company owns and operates on-farm anaerobic digesters in the Northeast and currently operates dedicated fertilizer digesters in the South and West for Dominion Energy. Vanguard Renewables plans to expand its anaerobic digestion facilities to more than 150 across the country by 2026. Vanguard Renewables helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions from farms and food waste, generates renewable energy, and supports regenerative agriculture on partner farms through Farm Powered® anaerobic digesters. We are committed to promoting carbonization. digestion. Vanguard Renewables is a portfolio company of funds managed by BlackRock.If you want to know more, please visit here vanguardrenewables.com.
About Milk Specialties Global:
Milk Specialty Global is a manufacturer of nutritional ingredients for the health and wellness, performance nutrition, and functional food industries with 12 manufacturing facilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, Illinois, Idaho, and California. is. The core of Milk Specialties’ business lies in high-protein ingredients (whey protein concentrate, isolates, hydrolysates, milk protein concentrates, isolates, micellar casein), value-added ingredients such as lactose, permeate, and lactoferrin . Milk Specialties also has a large presence in the pet and livestock feed industry. Additional information about Milk Specialties, including the benefits of our unique processing methods, can be found at:www.milkspecialties.com.
