Production of caseinates, milk proteins, lactose, and custom stabilization solutions based on milk and whey
Lactoprot Deutschland GmbH
Kaltenkirchen · Leezen · Lübeck · RiedlingenNew on Amplifa
About Lactoprot
Lactoprot Deutschland GmbH, headquartered in Kaltenkirchen, is one of the internationally leading manufacturers of caseinates. The company refines milk and whey into casein, caseinates, whey protein concentrates (WPC), milk protein concentrates, lactose, and milk calcium. Core processes include extrusion, drum and spray drying, as well as pre-treatments such as filtration, electrodialysis, hydrolysis, fermentation, evaporation, and agglomeration. Furthermore, in its own blending facility in Lübeck, customized specialty blends and stabilizers are created, including contract manufacturing/co-packing with filling into cans, bags, sachets, and capsules. Products are used, among other things, in dairy and whey products, fine foods, meat, bakery and confectionery, beverages, baby and sports nutrition, as well as ice cream. Around 220 employees work at the four production sites in Germany; sales are carried out worldwide.
- Site
- Kaltenkirchen
- Processes
- Extrusion (Caseinate production), Dry mixing / Contract blending, Drum drying, Spray drying, Extrusion drying, Raw material heat treatment, Evaporation, Hydrolysis
- Materials
- Casein (Acid casein, Rennet casein), Caseinate, Lactose, Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC), Milk Protein (LactoProtein MP-85), Milk, Whey (also goat whey, organic whey), Milk Calcium
- Certificates
- FSSC 22000, HACCP (internal production standard), Organic Certification (DE-ÖKO-001), HACCP, Organic (DE-ÖKO-001)
- Founded
- 1978
- Employees
- around 220
- Industries
- Dairy and whey products, Fine foods, Meat, Bakery, Confectionery, Beverages
- 01
Raw milk procurement from regional contract farmers
- 02
Casein production (Leezen)
- 03
Caseinate extrusion (Kaltenkirchen)
- 04
Whey processing: filtration, electrodialysis, spray drying (Riedlingen)
- 05
Blending facilities for custom mixtures (Kaltenkirchen, Lübeck)
- 06
Filling/Co-packing
- 07
Worldwide distribution
Products and Processes
Casein (Acid casein, Rennet casein)
Raw material for caseinate production, produced in Leezen in a fully automated casein plant.
Caseinate (Extruder caseinate)
Soluble milk protein for the food industry, produced by extrusion in Kaltenkirchen.
Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC)
Obtained from whey through micro- and ultrafiltration followed by spray drying.
Lactose
Product obtained from whey in various grades and in organic quality.
Milk Protein (LactoProtein MP-85)
Milk protein concentrate for applications such as sports nutrition.
Milk Calcium
Mineral product obtained from whey.
Milk, Whey (also organic and goat whey)
Raw materials from regional milk production as well as organic whey from Switzerland and Austria and goat whey from all over Europe.
Locations
Kaltenkirchen
DEHeadquarters, Caseinate extrusion, Blending facilities
- Materials
- Casein, dried milk products
- Extrusion lines
- Blending facilities
Leezen
DECasein production, whey processing, drum drying
- Materials
- Raw milk, whey, cream
- Fully automated casein plant
- Drum drying plant
- Filtration facilities
Lübeck
DEContract manufacturing, specialty blends/stabilizers, Co-Packing
- Materials
- Dry powder, non-milk-based products
- Blending facilities 1500/3000/6000 Liters (e.g., AZO)
- Lödiger mixer 6000 Liters with discharge and palletizing line
- 5 packaging lines
- Packaging plant for small packages
Riedlingen
DESubsidiary Dairyfood: Spray drying, filtration, WPC/Lactose
- Materials
- Cheese whey, organic whey, goat whey
- Spray tower
- Micro- and ultrafiltration
- Electrodialysis plant
- Packaging plants
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extrusion (Caseinate production)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Casein, Milk protein |
| Dry mixing / Contract blendingEngineering | – | – | – | – | Dried milk products, Dairy products |
| Drum dryingEngineering | – | – | – | – | Milk, Cream, Crumbs |
| Spray dryingEngineering | – | – | – | – | Whey, Whey protein |
| Extrusion dryingEngineering | – | – | – | – | various raw materials |
| Raw material heat treatmentHeat treatment | – | – | – | – | Raw materials |
| EvaporationEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| HydrolysisEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| FermentationEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| ElectrodialysisEngineering | – | – | – | – | Whey |
| Filtration (Micro-/Ultrafiltration)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Whey, Whey protein |
| Agglomeration and InstantizationEngineering | – | – | – | – | Finished powders |
| Filling/Packaging (Cans, bags, sachets, cans, capsules)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Dry products, Powders |
| H-Milk productionEngineering | – | – | – | – | Milk |
| Casein productionEngineering | – | – | – | – | Raw milk, Whey |
| Whey processing to Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC), Milk Calcium, LactoseEngineering | – | – | – | – | Whey |
| Technical Center / Development of custom stabilization solutionsEngineering | – | – | – | – | Milk, Whey |
10 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extruder / Extrusion line | – | 3 (Stand | – | – | Kaltenkirchen |
| Lödiger Mixer (6000 Liter) with continuous discharge and palletizing line | Lödiger | 1 | 6000 Liter | 2017/2018 | Lübeck |
| Blending facilities (1500, 3000 and 6000 Liters) | AZO etc. | 3 | 1500 / 3000 / 6000 Liters | 2008 (Anla | Lübeck |
| Packaging lines | – | 5 + 1 Pack | – | – | Lübeck |
| Drum drying plant | – | – | – | – | Leezen |
| Casein plant (fully automated) | – | 1 | – | – | Leezen |
| Filtration facilities (Micro-/Ultrafiltration) | – | – | – | – | Leezen / Riedlingen |
| Spray tower | – | 1 | – | – | Riedlingen |
| Electrodialysis plant | – | 1 | – | – | Riedlingen |
| Ultrafiltration plant for whey protein concentrate | – | – | – | 2002 | Sweden (with Milko) |
Additional services
Quality
Lactoprot uses the HACCP concept as its internal production standard; all production sites are certified according to FSSC 22000. Additionally, a organic certification according to DE-ÖKO-001 and production according to Kosher and Halal standards exist.
| Evidence | Kaltenkirchen | Leezen | Lübeck | Riedlingen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSSC 22000 | ||||
| HACCP | ||||
| Organic (DE-ÖKO-001) |
History
- 1878
Jacob Möller founded a dairy farm in Leezen; in 1892, the official founding protocol of the cooperative with 44 members followed.
- 1944
Hans Rode took over the management of the Leezen cooperative and established the family tradition.
- 1978/1979
Rolf Kühl founded Dairyfood, Milk and Food Products GmbH in Göttingen.
- 1989
Acquisition of a former factory in Kaltenkirchen; caseinate was produced in Germany for the first time using an extruder.
- 1990
Founding of Dairyfood Mecklenburg GmbH as a joint venture, operating a casein plant and lactose production in Schwerin.
- 1998
Renamed Lactoprot Deutschland GmbH, part of ARTAX AG; with a third extrusion line, it became one of the largest producers of extruder caseinates worldwide.
- 2002
Closure of the Leezen cooperative and sale to Lactoprot Deutschland GmbH.
- 2003
Acquisition of the Leezen dairy and setup of a milk protein production.
- 2013
The subsidiary Dairyfood GmbH in Riedlingen became part of the Lactoprot Group.
- 2016/2017
Acquisition of the blending facility in Lübeck from Tate & Lyle; production started in January 2017.
- 2018
Investment of 1.5 million Euros in a 6,000-liter Lödiger mixer and commissioning of a packaging plant for small packages.