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Whey Protein Shortage Hits Nutrition Industry

Updated 2026-06-11 11:40 UTC 1 source Negative

The nutrition industry is grappling with a severe shortage of high-protein whey, leading to soaring prices. This surge in demand is driven by the wellness trend and the boom in GLP-1 treatments.

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America faces a huge shortage of high-protein whey as prices go through the roof

Nutrition companies are struggling to keep up as the wellness craze and GLP-1 boom drive up demand for a once-niche supplement.

2026-06-11 11:30 UTC