In the United Kingdom the Denmark headquartered dairy cooperative Arla has taken full ownership of MV Ingredients. For more than ten years in a joint venture Arla and the British company Volac each owned 50 percent of MV Ingredients. MV Ingredients produces permeate powder sold by Volac and liquid whey protein concentrate (WPC) sold to Volac. Arla will for a period of time continue to supply Volac with WPC liquid.