Whey Protein Boom Reshapes Global Dairy Industry
Whey protein, once considered a low-value byproduct of cheesemaking, has become one of the dairy industry’s most valuable commodities as the global “proteinmaxxing” trend fuels unprecedented demand. According to The Guardian, rising health consciousness, the growing popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, and the widespread addition of protein to everyday foods have transformed…
El Niño, Inflation Test Brazil’s Dairy Market
Brazil’s dairy industry is entering the second half of 2026 amid mounting pressure from El Niño, inflation and elevated imports, creating a challenging environment for both producers and processors, according to Rabobank. While profitability improved during the first half of the year, with net income per cow per day rising from R$23.30 in January to…
US Protein Boom Fuels Whey Supply Crunch
The surging demand for high-protein foods in the United States is creating an unprecedented shortage of whey protein, as the dairy industry struggles to expand processing capacity fast enough to meet consumer demand. According to CNBC, the boom is being driven by growing health consciousness, the popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, and the rapid expansion…
Belarus Expands Functional Dairy Innovation
Belarus is accelerating dairy innovation with the development of a new generation of functional and protein-rich dairy products aligned with evolving global consumer demand. According to Natalya Furik, First Deputy Director of the Institute of Meat and Dairy Industry, researchers have expanded production technologies for dried dairy products, including mixes for ice cream, powdered beverages…