Arla Foods Ingredients has announced that it is investing in its dry blend lactose production capacity to help infant formula manufacturers reduce their emissions by nearly 25%.

The company said that it will offer a dry blend lactose, which will help infant formula manufacturers cut their energy usage.

Arla Foods Ingredients has also announced that its customers will be able to reduce 24,400t of carbon emissions by using its dry blend lactose.

Arla Foods Ingredients CEO Henrik Andersen said: “Sustainability is part of our DNA. Arla Foods Ingredients has always been an example of a circular economy because we convert whey, which used to be considered waste, into high-value food and nutrition products.

“Now we’re taking new steps to reduce our carbon footprint and help protect the environment for future generations. Reducing our use of fossil fuels and investing in greener energy sources such as biogas is an essential element of this ambition.”

The company said that it has also reduced 60,000t of carbon emissions by using energy from biogas.

The initiatives are said to be part of Arla Foods amba’s Green Ambition 2050.

Arla Foods amba is the parent company of Arla Foods Ingredients.

Since 2019, both Arla Foods Ingredients and Arla Foods have been receiving methane from a biogas plant.

Andersen added: “Like us, our customers are increasingly focused on becoming more energy-efficient, and the use of dry blend lactose is a great way for formula manufacturers to reduce their emissions.

“By increasing the amount we’re able to offer them, we hope to help them meet their sustainability goals, as well as guaranteeing consistent quality.”