Cottage cheese faces shortages amid rising demand

Cottage cheese is experiencing a period of scarcity and increased popularity. The shortage is attributed to a combination of supply chain disruptions, strategic production adjustments by major dairy companies to focus on profitability, and a surge in demand driven by health trends and social media.

Amidst these market shifts, interest in dairy-free alternatives has grown. Maggie Baird, mother of singer Billie Eilish, has shared a vegan cottage cheese recipe through her nonprofit, Support + Feed. The plant-based version utilizes blended and cubed tofu, plant-based yogurt, and lemon juice to replicate the texture and tang of the traditional dairy product.