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Byrne Dairy bets big on high-protein milk: Byrne Dairy is spending $120 million to expand its Cortlandville plant, doubling its size to meet surging demand for high-protein ultrafiltered milk. The expansion will boost production to 40 million gallons annually and add 65 jobs as the 93-year-old company pivots toward protein-rich dairy products. With ultrafiltered milk projected to grow 10-20% annually—fueled by fitness trends and weight-loss medications—Byrne is transforming the facility that once made Greek yogurt. | Read more
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