America’s obsession with whey protein has a delicious consequence: More cheeseAs consumers load up on whey protein, dairy processors are making more cheese and exports are helping absorb the growing supply.Leila Register / NBC News; Getty ImagesJuly 25, 2026, 6:00 AM EDTBy Grace ThomasAmerica’s protein obsession is helping push U.S. cheese production to record highs, as booming demand for whey reshapes the dairy industry.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
America’s obsession with whey protein has a delicious consequence: More cheese
As consumers load up on whey protein, dairy processors are making more cheese and exports are helping absorb the growing supply.
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