In a November 12th release, Kemin Industries announced that Kemin Food Technologies a subsidiary will erect a plant in Verona, MO. to manufacture the Proteus® range of protein ingredient additives. Proteus was acquired by Kemin in April 2021 to expand the food technology businesses of the holding company. The plant will be 38,000 square feet in extent and will have a projected capital cost in excess of $40 million.
Dr. Chris Nelson, President and CEO of Kemin Industries, stated “With its technologically advanced, sustainable and clean-label attributes our Proteus line is in high demand with food processors that provide meat, poultry, and protein-based products to consumers”.