Articles Tagged with ''GLP-1''

Once defined by simple, sugary treats in classic flavors, the category is undergoing a significant transformation.

At its global flavor headquarters in Erlanger, KY, the snack and bakery supplier explores ingredient reformulation and key trends like natural colors and flavors, sodium and sugar reduction, and clean-label ingredients.

Consumers want sweetness with low sugar, health benefits with indulgence, and other often conflicting things in their snacks and baked goods.

Fruit snack Froobies and protein crisp CronchClub use the company's proprietary food processing technology, and aim to unlock cleaner labels and better nutrition.

Snacking is already a growing daypart, and GLP-1s only accelerate that trend. 

The research highlights a pivot toward healthier lifestyles among GLP-1 users, driven by a 41-point increase in weight management being cited as their primary health goal since 2021.

The proprietary research set out to identify unmet consumption needs and support healthier, more sustainable long-term habits.

The company's BFY product range supports a range of dietary preferences, including keto and GLP-1 lifestyles, and is positioned to meet growing demand for nutrient-dense foods.

With low-sugar, high-protein, fiber-rich bakery and snacks in demand, producers are seeking ingredients to make it all happen.

With the impact of the drugs causing significant shifts in behaviors and preferences, producers are looking to meet the needs of such consumers.