Rising feed costs are driving significant increases in protein prices across both animal and plant-based sources. Animal protein inflation reached 4.6% in May, while vegetarian protein options accelerated to 3.5% in June, up from 2.7% in May. This upward trend reflects broader agricultural pressures affecting milk and poultry production. Supply chain challenges and elevated commodity prices continue to squeeze consumer budgets and food affordability globally.

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