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Suddenly, your grandmother’s favorite side dish is making a comeback Demand for cottage cheese is overwhelming supply By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 23, 2026 Cottage cheese shortages are showing up in grocery stores across the U.S., as demand has surged far faster than manufacturers expected.Viral TikTok recipes and the growing popularity of high-protein diets have transformed cottage cheese from a niche product into a mainstream staple.Dairy processors are expanding production, but new facilities and equipment can take months or years to bring online, leaving supply struggling to catch up.Consumers searching for cottage cheese at the supermarket may have noticed a growing problem in the dairy aisle: empty shelves and frequent out-of-stock signs.The shortage isn't being driven by a milk supply crisis or transportation breakdown. Instead, industry experts say the culprit is a dramatic surge in demand fueled by social media trends, health-conscious consumers, and a growing appetite for affordable protein.After years of declining popularity, cottage cheese has staged an unlikely comeback. Viral TikTok videos featuring cottage cheese ice cream, dips, cheesecakes, smoothies, and other high-protein recipes have attracted hundreds of millions of views, introducing the product to a younger generation of consumers. As a result, sales have climbed sharply over the past several years, with retail sales rising about 20% in the year ending June 2025 after consecutive years of double-digit growth. The product's nutritional profile has also boosted

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