--- title: Grande Custom Ingredients Group Blog | Brad Nielsen description: Our way to offer insightful information on the benefits and advantages of whey protein in food formulations. --- [![GCIC-logo-not-tag-rev-svg](https://www.grandecig.com/hubfs/GCIC-logo-not-tag-rev-svg.svg "GCIC-logo-not-tag-rev-svg")](https://www.grandecig.com/) [![Grande-Custom-Ingredients-Group-Logo](https://www.grandecig.com/hubfs/Grande-Custom-Ingredients-Group-Logo.svg "Grande-Custom-Ingredients-Group-Logo")](https://www.grandecig.com/) [GRANDE CHEESE](https://www.grande.com/)[CAREERS](https://www.grande.com/careers/)[ABOUT US](https://www.grandecig.com/about-us) Search # Brad Nielsen [![Whey Protein Named 2018 Top 10 Food Trend.jpg](https://www.grandecig.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blog_images/2022_Blog_Images/whey-protein-trends.jpg?width=544&height=400&name=whey-protein-trends.jpg) ](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/whey-protein-in-food-trends) [Consumer Trends](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/topic/consumer-trends), [Functional Whey Protein](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/topic/functional-whey-protein) ## [Whey Protein’s Place in Food Trends](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/whey-protein-in-food-trends) By [Brad Nielsen](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/author/brad-nielsen) | March 1, 2022 [Read Article](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/whey-protein-in-food-trends) [![Mac-n-Cheese.jpg](https://www.grandecig.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blog_images/Mac-n-Cheese.jpg?width=350&height=235&name=Mac-n-Cheese.jpg) ](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/common-questions-about-functional-whey-protein-wpc) [Ingredient Replacement](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/topic/ingredient-replacement), [Benefits of Whey Protein](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/topic/benefits-of-whey-protein) ## [10 Questions & Answers About Whey Protein Used in Food](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/common-questions-about-functional-whey-protein-wpc) By [Brad Nielsen](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/author/brad-nielsen) | January 18, 2022 [Read Article](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/common-questions-about-functional-whey-protein-wpc) [![The_Problem_with_Chemically_Modified_Whey_Proteins_and_Starches](https://www.grandecig.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blog_images/2019%20Blog%20Images/The_Problem_with_Chemically_Modified_Whey_Proteins_and_Starches.jpg?width=350&height=235&name=The_Problem_with_Chemically_Modified_Whey_Proteins_and_Starches.jpg) ](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/the-problem-with-chemically-modified-whey-proteins-and-starches) [Bravo](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/topic/bravo), [All Natural](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/topic/all-natural), [Functional Whey Protein](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/topic/functional-whey-protein) ## [The Problem with Modified Commodity Whey Proteins](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/the-problem-with-chemically-modified-whey-proteins-and-starches) By [Brad Nielsen](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/author/brad-nielsen) | January 4, 2022 [Read Article](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/the-problem-with-chemically-modified-whey-proteins-and-starches) [![Spoon of Salt](https://www.grandecig.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blog_images/2020_Blog_Images/reduce-sodium.jpg?width=350&height=235&name=reduce-sodium.jpg) ](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/food-manufacturers-reduce-sodium-without-chemicals) [Ingredient Replacement](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/topic/ingredient-replacement), [Nutrition](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/topic/nutrition) ## [New FDA Guidelines: How to Reduce Sodium Without Chemicals](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/food-manufacturers-reduce-sodium-without-chemicals) By [Brad Nielsen](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/author/brad-nielsen) | November 9, 2021 [Read Article](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/food-manufacturers-reduce-sodium-without-chemicals) [![Extend shelf life of food](https://www.grandecig.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-680679752.jpg?width=350&height=235&name=iStock-680679752.jpg) ](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/extend-product-shelf-life-with-whey-protein) [Ingredient Replacement](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/topic/ingredient-replacement), [Reduce Costs](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/topic/reduce-costs), [Functional Whey Protein](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/topic/functional-whey-protein) ## [Keys to Reduce Food Waste & Extend Ingredient Shelf Life](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/extend-product-shelf-life-with-whey-protein) By [Brad Nielsen](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/author/brad-nielsen) | September 21, 2021 [Read Article](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/extend-product-shelf-life-with-whey-protein) [![](https://www.grandecig.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blog_images/2021_blog_images/Supply-chain-food-manufacturer%20%281%29.jpg?width=350&height=235&name=Supply-chain-food-manufacturer%20%281%29.jpg) ](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/ingredient-supply-chain-disruption) [Consumer Trends](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/topic/consumer-trends), [Chain of Custody](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/topic/chain-of-custody) ## [The True Impact of 5 Ingredient Supply Chain Disruption Causes](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/ingredient-supply-chain-disruption) By [Brad Nielsen](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/author/brad-nielsen) | September 14, 2021 [Read Article](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/ingredient-supply-chain-disruption) [![Sustainability of whey protein](https://www.grandecig.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blog_images/2021_blog_images/Sustainability-whey-protein.jpg?width=350&height=235&name=Sustainability-whey-protein.jpg) ](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/sustainable-whey-protein-vs-plant-protein) [Social Responsibility](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/topic/social-responsibility), [Functional Whey Protein](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/topic/functional-whey-protein) ## [How Sustainable is Whey Protein vs. Plant-Based Proteins?](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/sustainable-whey-protein-vs-plant-protein) By [Brad Nielsen](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/author/brad-nielsen) | August 17, 2021 [Read Article](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/sustainable-whey-protein-vs-plant-protein) [![Serving Kids Food](https://www.grandecig.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blog_images/2021_blog_images/USDA-Dietary-Guidelines.jpg?width=350&height=235&name=USDA-Dietary-Guidelines.jpg) ](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/usda-dietary-guidelines) [Benefits of Whey Protein](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/topic/benefits-of-whey-protein), [Nutrition](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/topic/nutrition) ## [New Dietary Guidelines: The Role of Whey Protein](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/usda-dietary-guidelines) By [Brad Nielsen](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/author/brad-nielsen) | August 10, 2021 [Read Article](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/usda-dietary-guidelines) [![child with drinkable yogurt](https://www.grandecig.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blog_images/2019-Blog-Images/Drinkable_Yogurt_Trend.webp?width=350&height=235&name=Drinkable_Yogurt_Trend.webp) ](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/food-trends-drinkable-yogurt-on-the-rise) [Consumer Trends](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/topic/consumer-trends), [Primo](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/topic/primo) ## [Drinkable Yogurt — A Growing Breakfast Trend](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/food-trends-drinkable-yogurt-on-the-rise) By [Brad Nielsen](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/author/brad-nielsen) | July 13, 2021 [Read Article](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/food-trends-drinkable-yogurt-on-the-rise) [![Nutrition label with pen](https://www.grandecig.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2021/nutrition-label-with-pen.jpeg?width=350&height=235&name=nutrition-label-with-pen.jpeg) ](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/clean-labels-vs.-ingredient-transparency) [Consumer Trends](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/topic/consumer-trends), [Chain of Custody](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/topic/chain-of-custody) ## [Clean Labels vs. Ingredient Transparency](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/clean-labels-vs.-ingredient-transparency) By [Brad Nielsen](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/author/brad-nielsen) | June 22, 2021 [Read Article](https://www.grandecig.com/blog/clean-labels-vs.-ingredient-transparency) [All Posts](https://www.grandecig.com/blog) [800-772-3210](tel:800-772-3210) [gcig@grande.com](mailto:gcig@grande.com) 250 Camelot Drive Fond du Lac, WI 54935 ![gci-logo](https://www.grandecig.com/hubfs/Grande-Custom-Ingredients-Group-Logo.svg) Copyright 2026 Grande Cheese Company. 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