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WHAT’S NEXT IN 2026

GLP-1 Drugs Are Changing How America Dines

As appetite-suppressing medications reshape consumer behavior, foodservice operators are rethinking portions, protein and the dining experience itself

Stephanie Lind

January 15, 2026

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy aren’t keeping consumers out of restaurants—but they are changing what and how much they order. Smaller portions, protein-forward menus and flexible formats are emerging as key strategies in a new era of eating less.

Vital Pursuit Designed for GLP-1 Users

The line from the Nestlé brand includes portioned meals that are high in protein and contain essential nutrients

October 8, 2024

Vital Pursuit delivers the nutrients this consumer group needs with thoughtfully portioned products that offer at least 20g of protein, great taste, and options with vibrant vegetables.

Canned Heat

New research shows people who eat canned foods typically have healthier diets and consume more essential nutrients.

June 3, 2014

Canned foods are not only a staple in healthier diets, they are associated with higher intakes of fruit and vegetables, dairy, lean protein and whole grains.

Saturated Fat and Heart Health

A report finds that reducing saturated fat intake does not result in improved heart health.

March 19, 2014

The study's author concludes it has not been proven that saturated fat itself may increase the risk of heart disease.

Nutrient Premix Solutions

Nutrient premixes are all-in-one, custom blends that offer food and beverage manufacturers numerous benefits, including ingredient accuracy and consistency, plus decreased labor and inventory costs.

Stuart L. Cantor PhD

January 23, 2014

With the wide variety of vitamins, minerals, botanicals and nutraceuticals that can be used to fortify foods and beverages, premixed ingredient systems exist to allow manufacturers benefits and savings that require almost no effort to attain.

Superfoods Not So Super

October 10, 2012

Foods like broccoli and blueberries which have long been described as superfoods may not pack as powerful a nutritional punch as long thought.

Cereal, Nuts May Reduce Cancer Risk

July 25, 2012

Eating cereals and nuts might be helpful for cutting the risk of pancreatic cancer.

Room for Fiber

July 19, 2012

Recommended fiber consumption varies by age and gender, but it ranges between 21-38g per day. Considering Americans average roughly 15g of fiber per day, there is clearly room to grow.

The Potential of Natural Nanoparticles

April 27, 2012

Increasingly, food manufacturers want to use nanoparticles to boost nutrition by adding compounds with health benefits such as carotenoids, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins A, D and E.

Healthier Diets among Rice Eaters

April 23, 2012

Eating white or brown rice helps improve diet and manage weight and other risk factors for disease.

ON DEMAND: Whether you're in R&D, formulation, or innovation, this session will provide enzyme-driven insights to improve your plant-based dairy portfolio.

ON DEMAND: Once targeted at athletes, active nutrition products with benefits like energy, focus, hydration, and protein are now winning over everyday consumers seeking support for their busy lifestyles.

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