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Protein boom pushes whey prices higher as India relies on imports

1 source · first seen 19:22 29 Sept · updated 19:22 29 Sept

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  • India produces nearly a quarter of the world's milk but makes relatively little cheese, a source of whey protein

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Business StandardProtein boom pushes whey prices higher as India relies on imports19:22