I actually believe most protein powders are produced in the US, I know that the primary reason that Whey prices have gone up is that US producers are having trouble meeting demand from China for whey. the US is the largest Dairy producer in the world and whey and all the other forms are actually by-products in dairy production.
This is mostly correct with the exception being protein powders. China has a pathetic dairy industry and imports almost all of its dairy needs. Dairy is quite agriculturally intensive and china's system is just not equipted to handle larege dairy plants. they can still barely produce enough food for their population, much less to feed cows.
This is right, a LOT of raw dairy products, whey and casein come from dairy factories in New Zealand. This can also be linked to the rise in whey prices. Not only is there a threat of shortages, but the cost of making it is becoming more expensive. The only protein that I know is made in the U.S. for a FACT is Ergopharm, I work for a place Nutrition At Work in Champaign, Illinois, and we are very close with Patrick Arnold. All Ergopharm products are made right in Champaign, Illinois. The raw materials probably are shipped from other locations though, such as the wheys, from other countries.
That would explain why their powders are a little more expensive.
that, and the spray dried plasma. at first i thought that the added plasma was just a marketing gimmick to sound good. after searching a little, it has been found that bovine spray dried plasma, immunolin is effective in increasing natural GH. Not to mention that their proteins are low in sodium, and zero carbs and fat. Cherry blast is my favorite flavor so far. i like good 'ol ON whey still though, in addition :thumbsup:
