GLP-1 medication.

Weight loss drugs change how Arizonans shop for food

How are drugs like Ozempic impacting consumer habits and food companies? A W. P. Carey agribusiness expert explains.

In this article published Feb. 7, 2026, in The Arizona Republic:

We're seeing food manufacturers come out with new product lines that are tailored specifically to GLP-1 users. These products are really nutrient-dense and protein-dense.

Justin Bina, assistant professor of agribusiness

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