How Will GLP-1 Drugs Impact the Grocery Industry?
According to recent projections from FMI, nearly a third of U.S. consumers could begin using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, reshaping the food landscape as we know it. In the latest issue of California Grocer magazine, CGA explores what’s in store for “The New Food Frontier” amid the rise of GLP-1 drugs and health-conscious consumers.
This issue takes a holistic view of health and wellness to unpack implications for the grocery industry and consumers. In a state that drives national standards, Tim Townsend delves into California food safety laws that shape the grocery industry beyond the state’s borders. As inflation strains shoppers’ wallets, our “Consumer Financial Health Report” projects what lies ahead for grocery spending and prices. Spend “15 Minutes With” Julie Chapon, co-founder of Yuka, an app that analyzes products for impacts on health and the environment. Nutritionist and wellness expert Katie Bressack discusses the grocery store as a destination for personalized wellness, and Kevin Coupe muses about the wellness paradox.
Don’t miss the following must-read sections from Issue 2:
- GLP-1 Drugs and the Rise of Health-Conscious Consumers
- Pg 16 | Michele Fuller
- The California Consumers’ Financial Health
- Pg 26 | Nate Rose
- The California Health Laws that Shape the Landscape for Grocers
- Pg 22 | Tim Townsend
- The Wellness Paradox
- Pg 8 | Kevin Coupe