All GLP-1 weight loss drugs articles
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Comment & Opinion‘Good intentions’ are not enough, food needs a fundamental reset
Professor Susan Jebb argues we have reached the ‘tipping point’ that signals doom for any company no longer prepared to get on board the health train
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NewsComplete food industry ‘reset’ needed to tackle obesity crisis, says FSA chair
Professor Susan Jebb said she believed a ‘tipping point’ had been reached that meant companies would have to change direction if they were to survive
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Comment & OpinionThe Hunger Game: Radio 4 series probes weight-loss jabs
Giles Yeo charts the early breakthroughs of the 1970s, before raising some pertinent questions
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NewsBoots launches high street weight-loss jab service
Available in 17 stores across the UK, including in London, Manchester and Edinburgh, the service offers a private consultation with a pharmacist who can give treatment to eligible customers
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NewsMyprotein partners with Greencore to launch food-to-go range
The range will include protein-enriched salads and wraps
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Comment & OpinionFibre fix: why retail’s GLP‑1 obsession misses the real picture
In focusing on products designed for GLP-1 users, there’s a danger we overlook a much bigger, more fundamental issue: we all need to eat more fibre, says Jon Walsh, founder and CEO of Bio&Me
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Analysis & FeaturesGLP-1s: Could they help make food more sustainable?
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could be the hidden ally in the fight to make food more sustainable, with consumers set to eat less than ever before
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Range PreviewSainsbury’s targets protein and appetite control with new own-label ranges
Sainsbury’s looks to ride the GLP-1 NPD wave with its latest push into high-protein and portion-controlled meals
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Comment & OpinionGLP-1s will reshape food systems - but it’s all guesswork
No one wants to talk about the huge limitations in our knowledge of how GLP-1 agonists are likely to impact food choice, says Anthony Warner, development chef at New Food Innovation
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NewsGousto creates ‘UK’s most addictive burger’ in UPF-ridden jab at fast food industry
You’ve tried Joe Wicks’ Killer protein bar, now taste Gousto’s terrible burger meal
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NewsIGD launches GLP-1 insights programme for food businesses
The IGD Futures: GLP-1 programme will aim to help food industry businesses understand the threats and capitalise on the impacts of the drugs amid a huge rise in uptake
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Comment & OpinionMatcha’s gone mainstream: fmcg trends that will define 2026
says Adrian Teixeira-Porrescas, senior art director at Chuck Studios
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NewsBodie*z launches protein hydration powders aimed at GLP-1 users
The powders are designed to tap into ‘a growing shift away from heavy, dairy-based supplements’
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat should a GLP-1 range look like and which is best?
Retailer offerings trumpet a variety of claims about protein, fat and fibre levels, while some seem to simply be smaller portions
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Comment & OpinionConsumer anxiety around ‘food villains’ is only getting worse
Mintel research shows 56% of adults worry about exposure to microplastics from food packaging, and long-held concerns about villainous ingredients have morphed into a fear of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), says Jonny Forsyth, senior director of Mintel Food & Drink Research
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Category ReportA healthier spoonful: trends in cereal & on the go 2026
Cereal brands are boasting about their protein, fibre and vitamin content in a bid to deliver growth. Who’s doing what?
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NewsOcado to update ‘weight management’ aisle after concerns raised
The online supermarket launched the aisle last week, with ‘a curated range of GLP-1 friendly products’
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Comment & OpinionThe GLP-1 gamble: why supermarkets are selling less for more
In 2026, it’s not low-fat, plant-based, alcohol-free or calorie-counted eating that retailers are betting on – it’s weight-loss drugs
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NewsOcado launches GLP-1 friendly aisle and 100g steak
The new ‘Weight Management Aisle’ features both branded and M&S own-label products.
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Comment & OpinionHow can the health agenda drive good growth for food & drink?
With 11% of UK adults open to trying weight-loss injections, we’re looking at a potential market of over six million people, says Hannah Daley, IGD’s head of health and sustainable diets