All GLP-1 weight loss drugs articles – Page 2
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Comment & OpinionDiverse diets and nostalgia: Mintel’s 2026 trend predictions
Next year will see a rise in demand for diverse, fibre-forward diets, nostalgic recipes and purpose-led sensory experiences, says Alex Beckett, senior director of food & drink research at Mintel
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Comment & OpinionEditor’s picks: a world foods special and the Waitrose social media storm
Waitrose’s PR nightmare, inside Roberts Bakery’s administration, Unilever spin-off delay and much more
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Category ReportHow will Joe’s ‘Killer’ blow affect protein?
Joe Wicks has branded many protein bars UPFs, claiming some are linked to cancer and stroke. How much damage could it do?
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NewsSupreme buys Slimfast in £20m deal
Supreme has picked up dieting brand Slimfast for £20m in a bid to tap the boom in weight loss jabs
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Comment & OpinionGet out of your business bubble and spot the baby elephants
Identify the biggest issues and ignore the hype. Then put a plan in place, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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NewsHuel adds Lite ready-to-drink trio in response to ‘US-led’ health trends
It comes amid the rising use of weight-loss drugs in the UK
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NewsChief medical officer warns against use of weight-loss drugs
Chris Whitty said the lack of data about the booming GLP-1 category of drugs meant they should only be prioritised as a solution for people with morbid obesity problems
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InterviewsFrom sugar giant to health pioneer: Tate & Lyle’s reinvention
Having spun off its sugar division, Tate & Lyle is now focused on sweetening, mouthfeel and fortification in a $5bn bet on better nutrition via its ingredients
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Comment & OpinionThe wellness paradox: health matters, but value matters more
UK shoppers are the most budget-conscious in the world when it comes to wellness, says Alex Heffernan, insight manager for health, beauty and personal care at NIQ
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Analysis & FeaturesCan activist shareholder plan turn around PepsiCo?
Elliott Investment Management sees a ‘rare chance’ to fix issues with the snacks and drinks giant
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Comment & OpinionWhy East Asian cuisine could replace American comfort foods
Gen Alpha may not experience the level of nostalgia for American comfort food as previous generations, says Ayisha Koyenikan, food & drink research director, Mintel
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Promotional FeaturesHow transatlantic relations can help with UK trends insight
As brands and retailers look to satisfy UK consumers’ latest whims, a look across the Pond (and back) can spotlight some key trends on the cusp of market development.
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Comment & OpinionRule 34 but make it petcare: the future of fur baby food fads
Petcare brands show considerable agility and ingenuity in keeping pace with the hottest human trends
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Category ReportBeautiful inside and out: trends in healthcare & supplements 2025
Move over, multivitamins. Pills claiming to boost beauty regimes are stealing the limelight. Which ones deliver what they promise?
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Comment & OpinionFive key takeaways from Diageo’s full-year results
There were few major surprises as Diageo reported a modest rise in sales but missed forecasts for profits in its full-year results on Tuesday
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NewsPrice hikes drive growth at Mondelez, but volumes and profits hit
The owner of Cadbury and Oreo increased prices by 7.1 percentage points in the three months to 30 June, with the group pushing prices harder in emerging markets versus its developed ones
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Comment & OpinionHealth is wealth: have gut-friendly brands and functional foods finally gone mainstream?
With 700 challenger brands competing for attention, those offering functional benefits – particularly gut health – dominated the event as entrepreneurs raced to catch the eye of supermarket buyers and investors
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Comment & OpinionOzempic is the death knell for traditional marketing nudges
Ozempic is reshaping behaviour – and in a world where marketing has long relied on behavioural nudges, that’s a problem, says Jon Williams, founder & CEO of The Liberty Guild
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NewsMedia Bites 7 July: Asda’s price war, M&S CEO interview, US snacking habits
Asda is calling on fmcg giants including Heinz and Nestlé to ‘share the load’ whilst M&S’ CEO has set out how the retailer is looking to win back customers after its cyber scare.
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Comment & OpinionCan supermarkets step up to solve the NHS health crisis?
Supermarkets will be legally required to take on the burden of responsibility for the state of the nation’s waistlines