Inflation is coming for tofu next in US

Bean curd is getting more expensive because of some unusual market dynamics that have livestock gobbling up soybeans meant for humans. That ultimately means there’s less supply for tofu makers. (File pc shows soyabean export from Brazil to China)

NEW YORK: Tofu is about to get pricey, and it’s going to test just how much Americans are willing to pay for protein.

Americans on a health kick have been actively eating more protein in recent years, but costs for all the major sources of it are soaring.