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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Sarah Marsh Consumer affairs correspondent

Whey protein shortage looms as use of weight-loss drugs fuels global demand

A hand holds a scoop of whey protein powder over an open black container
Prices for food-grade whey powder across north-west Europe have risen to approximately €1,700 per tonne, the highest level on record. Photograph: TheToidi/Alamy

The growing popularity of weight-loss drugs has fuelled global demand for whey protein, sparking concerns among industry experts over a potential shortage.

The price of whey has risen fivefold to record levels as companies race to secure supplies amid a boom driven by growing use of GLP-1 drugs, such as Mounjaro, which often require higher protein intake to preserve muscle mass.

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