Whey up: Protein powder prices soar as global demand grows
06-10-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

Whey up: Protein powder prices soar as global demand grows

Food manufacturers and fast food companies are cramming whey protein into everything. That’s causing shortages of the ingredient and pushing prices to record highs. Now whey protein is also a target in the U.S.-Canada trade war - increasing costs that may end up being passed on to customers.
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