Cottage cheese demand rises amid protein trend in Canada

Cottage cheese is getting harder to find in some Canadian stores as demand climbs alongside the broader protein trend. Shoppers have reported higher prices and occasional empty shelves, while grocery chains say interest in the product has increased. Industry experts say social media has helped turn cottage cheese into a popular highprotein food again. Search trends on platforms such as TikTok, Pinterest and Google have risen, and food companies are responding to the renewed attention. In Canada, production has also increased, but some retailers and processors are still facing supply constraints. Analysts say recent labour issues, stronger consumer demand and production limits at smaller facilities have all played a role in availability varying by region.