Whey protein shortage hits US as protein-obsessed diets strain dairy supply chains
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Krysta Escobar
Summary
America's obsession with high-protein diets, driven by trends like "protein-maxxing" and the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, has created a massive surge in demand for whey protein concentrate. Once a cheap byproduct of cheese manufacturing, whey is now in critically short supply, with inventories down roughly 50% since 2023 and some suppliers sold out for the rest of the year. The dairy industry is struggling to keep pace with this unprecedented demand, creating tight market conditions and supply chain stress.
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bskyWhey protein shortage hits US as protein-obsessed diets strain dairy supply chainscnbc.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe market remains extremely tight, with product largely unavailable and buyers continuing to report difficulty securing supply,
Whey protein concentrate, once considered a cheap byproduct of the cheese manufacturing process, has become one of the most in-demand ingredients in the American diet.
U.S. whey protein end-of-month inventories have fallen by roughly half since 2023.
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