Heather Schlitz covers commodity markets and agriculture for Reuters, she tells Megan Lynch that farmers are swapping out wheat crops for things like peas, lentils, and chickpeas. Why? Because of a current protein craze can be an area for growth. She says there is a high-demand for snack foods that are high in protein, plus GLP-1 weight loss drug users want more protein in their diets.
Apr 28, 2026
