Demand for whey protein has increased to the point of causing shortages and skyrocketing prices. The price of whey protein has risen fivefold, according to the Guardian. Big Food companies are adding protein to crisps, cereals, waffles, and Starbucks lattes, reported by GDELT. HelloAmino, a Canada-based company, uses whey protein in all 30 of its high-protein baking mixes, according to GDELT. A supplier informed HelloAmino it could no longer provide whey protein in early May, according to GDELT. HelloAmino is now importing whey protein isolate from the US at a price 50% higher than before, according to GDELT. The new whey protein supplier’s different processing method caused HelloAmino’s baked goods to dry out, according to GDELT. HelloAmino’s pancakes came out like sawdust due to the new whey protein, according to GDELT.

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