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Wheyward Spirit

Farm to flask: Spirit made from dairy byproduct aims to craft its own herd the right whey

By Tommy Felts / June 20, 2020

Wheyward Spirit is about mixing more than a tasty tonic, said Emily Darchuk, creator of a whey-based alcohol that uses the liquid byproduct of making dairy products for a sustainable sip. “We’re doing things differently for the right reasons in creating a flavorful spirit that’s good enough to sip straight, but it’s also taking a…

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Drink it in: Nine agtech, dairy startups bring innovation, sustainability to 2020 DFA Accelerator

By Tommy Felts / May 13, 2020

An all-natural sports drink made from dairy by-products; handheld pizza and Philly cheesesteak cones; a green fashion brand that’s creating T-shirts from excess milk; and a hand-crafted spirit made from whey — innovative tastes of an American industry known for its most classic component: milk. Nine startups — hailing from across the nation and globe…

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