A sudden cottage cheese shortage has left grocery stores scrambling to restock shelves, and the culprit behind the crisis may be more surprising than you think: social media. A surge in demand for cottage cheese has been attributed to the rise of viral TikTok recipes showcasing the versatile dairy product as a key ingredient in everything from protein-packed smoothies to creamy desserts. As consumers flock to their local stores to get in on the trend, dairy manufacturers are struggling to keep up with the unprecedented demand, leading to empty shelves and frustrated shoppers. With the cottage cheese craze showing no signs of slowing down, will your favorite grocery store be able to meet the demand?
Cottage cheese shortage spurred by viral TikTok recipes ABC4 Utah
