Surging demand for whey protein – from fitness to GLP‑1 users – is transforming dairy economics, pushing prices to record highs and reshaping global milk, cheese and processing strategies.
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Demand for whey protein is already strong and growing throughout the world – linked to both functional health and GLP-1s. Scarcity in the US is making this shortage even more acute, and manufacturers are instead looking to European producers.
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Once just a bottle shaker staple, protein is taking on new forms and finding its way into everything from soda to chips to macaroni and cheese.