Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 21
UK GLP-1 Users Cut Snack Spending 70%, Shift to Protein Foods
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 21

UK GLP-1 Users Cut Snack Spending 70%, Shift to Protein Foods

3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 21

Summary

  • More than 2,300 UK GLP-1 users surveyed in June reported a clear shift in shopping habits, buying more high-protein foods and vitamins while cutting back on sugary treats.
  • About 70% said they were spending less on snacks and confectionery, and 60% said they were purchasing fewer sugary drinks.
  • PwC linked the change directly to use of weight-loss jabs, suggesting the drugs are reshaping grocery demand beyond the pharmacy aisle.

Insights

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