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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rachel Clun

Protein popularity surge among Gen Zs sparks demand for cottage cheese and chicken

Searches for high protein foods have risen - (Getty Images)

Health-conscious Gen Zers and Millennials are driving an increase in demand for protein-laden foods from cottage cheese to chicken breast and tuna.

A national survey of 2,200 people by Savanta for Ocado Retail found nearly half of UK adults increased their protein intake in the past year, but that rose to two-thirds of all people aged 16 to 34.

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