Protein (Tag Archives)
This is the PricePlow protein tag page, which links to any article we’ve written about protein.
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K Tropix Wellness KLEAN Protein: 24g BLG-Based Whey Isolate Shots
K Tropix built its reputation in the botanical space with a loyal following developed over roughly five years. Through their K Tropix Wellness line, they're now bringing that same GMP-certified, lab-tested approach to mainstream supplements, but doing it in a very unique manner. Their first protein product is worth a close look.
KLEAN Protein is […]
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Jim McMahon of Fit Foods: Protein Price Shocks and the Mutant Story | Episode #215
Jim McMahon turned 60 in early 2026, and his supplement industry experience now spans nearly four decades. He founded Fit Foods Ltd. (parent of Mutant, PVL, Whey Gourmet, and North Coast Naturals) in 1996 with $13,000 and a newborn at home, and built one of the industry's most disciplined manufacturing […]
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Fighting Sarcopenia with PÜR NATIVE: Why Protein Quality Matters More as You Age
After 30, you start losing muscle. It's slow at first, maybe 1% per year, but the rate accelerates. By the time most people notice something is off (strength declining, recovery slower, body composition shifting without obvious cause), the process has been underway for years.
The condition has a name: sarcopenia, the age-related […]
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NNB Nutrition Launches the Clean & Clear Series: Plant Protein Built for the Beverage Era
Clear protein sodas are exploding in mainstream retail, and the whey supply chain is struggling to keep up. NNB Nutrition's answer is the Clean & Clear Series, a commercially available line of hydrolyzed plant protein isolates and concentrates engineered to work where standard plant protein can't: in low-pH, carbonated beverages.
The series is the […]
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Supplyside Connect New Jersey 2026: Hot Takes & Fresh Finds | Episode #213
For the second year running, PricePlow took the main stage at SupplySide Connect New Jersey with a live panel podcast. Episode #213 of the PricePlow Podcast brings you that roundtable in full, recorded live in 2026 with three of the most plugged-in editorial voices in the supplement and functional food space: Cassie Smith (Senior Director […]
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2026 Study: AstraGin Enhances Whey Protein Amino Acid Absorption, Muscle Function, and Gut Integrity
A question every serious protein buyer should ask: how much of what's in the scoop actually makes it into circulation? A new peer-reviewed clinical trial published in Nutrients in February 2026 takes a direct shot at that question, and the results make a strong case for NuLiv Science's AstraGin® as a meaningful addition to protein […]
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Robert Samborsky: The Full Apollon Nutrition Origin Story, Hooligan, and the 2026 Roadmap | Episode #211
Robert "Robik" Samborsky, founder of Apollon Nutrition and owner of the legendary Apollon Gym in Edison, New Jersey, has been one of the most authentic voices in the hardcore supplement space for over a decade.
Most fans know the products. Fewer know the man behind them. Episode #211 of the PricePlow Podcast fixes that.[…]
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Whey Prices Are at Record Highs. Native Whey Doesn't Have That Problem.
Protein is having a moment... and it's not slowing down.
In late 2025, Starbucks added Protein Lattes and Protein Cold Foams to its permanent menu across the U.S. and Canada, using premium whey to deliver up to 36 grams of protein per drink.[1] In early 2026, PepsiCo followed with three new protein-forward launches: a reformulated […]
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Glanbia's Pleasure with Purpose Campaign: Where Taste, Texture, and Function Converge in Better-for-You Snacking
One in three consumers globally now lists health and wellbeing as a top spending priority. At the same time, "tastes good" is the single most important attribute those same consumers want in active nutrition products. That's a staggering figure, and it tells you where the food industry is headed. It's the market reality Glanbia built […]
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Rich Gaspari Returns to the Arnold Classic 2026, The Gaspari Nutrition Comeback Continues
In 1989, Rich Gaspari won the very first Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio. Nearly four decades later, he was back. Not on the stage, but on the expo floor, showing a packed crowd what Gaspari Nutrition has been building.
The Arnold Sports Festival 2026 gave Rich a fitting backdrop to do two things at […]
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