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How Big Food Is Navigating the GLP-1 Era

Sep 2, 2026 · 18m

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About this episode

For decades, food companies have relied on a proven playbook: cater to shoppers with sugar, salt and flavor. This approach has been so successful that some critics have accused the food industry of fueling an obesity epidemic. But with weight-loss drugs and health-conscious shopping on the rise, food companies have a whole new challenge. WSJ’s Amira McKee explores the new ways food makers are meeting the moment. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - Trillion Dollar Shot - Weight-Loss Drugs Are Gobbling Up Small Town Budgets Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices