Topic
health trends
Manufacturing Growing wellness: How consumer demand for natural sweeteners is driving innovation in food manufacturing
Consumer demand for natural, clean-label sweeteners is driving innovation in food and beverage manufacturing. The global natural sweeteners market, valued at approximately $24.7 billion in 2023, is projected to reach $45.1 billion by 2033, with Asia-Pacific leading growth. Monk fruit is emerging as a key ingredient, supported by technological advancements in precision fermentation and blending techniques that improve taste and mouthfeel.
Business Weight-loss jabs reshape UK shopping habits, cutting grocery spending by £780m
New research reveals that more than two million UK users of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro are significantly altering their spending patterns. Households with GLP-1 users spend an average of £418 less on groceries annually, contributing to a £780m national decline. The shift extends to product choices, with reduced purchases of chocolate, pastries and alcohol, and increased spending on protein-rich foods, mouthwash and hair dyes – the latter to counter common side effects. Retailers and food manufacturers are adapting product sizes and marketing strategies.