'Proteinflation': Meet the people paying up to £100 for a bag of protein

UK · 2026-09-23

1. Step 1 · The triggerwhey protein input costs surge, driving up retail prices for protein powders
2. Step 2 · Knock-onhigher shelf prices reduce consumer demand and squeeze margins for sports-nutrition brands
3. Step 3 · Reaches youSMEs and food manufacturers using protein ingredients face higher input costs, forcing margin compression or price increases

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Source: BBC News — Business

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