03-08-2026 16:51 via dairyreporter.com

Whey demand set to rise with bioethanol breakthrough

What is the new whey-to-bioethanol breakthrough?
Scientists at Heriot-Watt University and start-up Take Root Bio have developed a process that converts sugars found in whey into bioethanol, creating a potential new use for a dairy byproduct that has traditionally been difficult and costly to manage.Why is it significant for the dairy industry?
Whey has become increasingly valuable due to booming demand for protein ingredients, with prices rising sharply in recent years. If bioethanol production
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