About Us
The WPRC has been dedicated to discovering and sharing whey’s health benefits through scientific evidence since 2003. Through the support of our partners, the WPRC uniquely serves the dairy industry by expanding global usage of whey protein through the research and amplification of its health benefits.
Leveraging health benefits to grow the market
The goal of WPRC's integrated research efforts is to develop a body of knowledge that establishes measurable whey protein health and wellness benefits. This research creates a strong foundation for the development of scientific substantiation to support new health, qualified health and structure function claims. The WPRC helps support new research and shares the valuable findings with consumers, healthcare professionals, scientists and industry members.
Our Partners
The WPRC works collaboratively with our partners – which include dairy cooperatives, associations, processors and multinational companies – to advance whey protein research and drive awareness of its health benefits. Our partners include:
- Agri-mark
- Agropur
- American Dairy Products Institute
- Dairy Management Inc.
- Foremost Farms
- Glanbia Nutritionals
- Hilmar Ingredients
- U.S. Dairy Export Council