China’s appetite for milk is growing. The Dairy Farmers of America and the leading Chinese dairy processor are working to satisfy that taste.
Kansas Agland reports the two organizations recently agreed to build a $100 million dollar plant in Kansas. It will produce 88,000 tons of milk powder every year.
Western Kansas is the leading contender for the plant’s location because it’s where most of the milk is produced.
Powdered milk will be produced to eliminate the shipping issues of weight and spoilage.
Food quality problems, prosperity, a growing population, and shifting tastes have China scrambling to meet demand.
The plant will be a boost for Kansas dairy farmers who have 137,000 cows and contribute $592 million to the state’s economy.
