Whey Protein Boom: From Dairy Waste to High Demand

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Whey, once a dairy byproduct, is now a high-demand product due to the "proteinmaxxing" trend and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic.
This surge has led to shortages and price increases, impacting the traditional dairy and cheese markets.

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Whey, once a dairy byproduct, is now a high-demand product due to the "proteinmaxxing" trend and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. This surge has led to shortages and price increases, impacting the traditional dairy and cheese markets.

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