America’s obsession with whey protein has a delicious consequence: More cheese

www.nbcnews.com · 2026-08-05 · by Long Nguyen ·generic
America’s protein obsession is helping push U.S. cheese production to record highs, as booming demand for whey reshapes the dairy industry.

America’s obsession with whey protein has a delicious consequence: More cheese

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July 25, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

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America’s protein obsession is helping push U.S. cheese production to record highs, as booming demand for whey reshapes the dairy industry.

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