Canadians seek new sources of protein amid rising cost of meat

Demand for protein fortified products may be up for several reasons. A Canadian food expert says meat counter economics could be pushing some customers away, as data shows beef has increased in price year-over-year by roughly 14 per cent, with chicken eight per cent and pork nine per cent. "All three components of the meat trifecta are more expensive right now: chicken, pork, and beef, which is rare. It's actually uncommon to see that," Dalhousie’s Agri-Food Analytics Director, Sylvain Charlebois said. According to Health Canada guidelines, the average adult needs about 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily. As Skye Bryden-Blom reports, people are searching for new sources of protein, however not all foods contain the nutrients whole foods can provide. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews