Consumer Behavior

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A prescription bottle of GLP-1 agonist medication sits next to a healthy snack on a kitchen counter, symbolizing the changing consumer habits impacting snack brands in 2026.

The Pantry

Weight loss drugs reshaping snack brands in 2026

Households with users of GLP-1 agonists have already reduced their grocery spending by 5.

Siobhan Walsh·September 3, 2026

A person in a convenience store aisle choosing a healthier snack over candy, reflecting the impact of weight loss drugs on snacking choices.

Snack News

Weight loss drugs and gummies change how Americans choose snacks

Impulse candy purchases plummeted 10% at a major convenience store chain in neighborhoods with high GLP-1 prescription rates.

Siobhan Walsh·August 3, 2026

Shoppers in a grocery store aisle closely inspecting nutrition labels on food products, with a focus on protein content.

Food Science

Consumers prioritize protein on nutrition labels for value

Nearly half of all shoppers, 42%, now actively scan nutrition labels specifically for protein content before buying a product, according to Food Dive .

Aylin Kaya·June 12, 2026

Split image contrasting healthy groceries with sugary drinks and candy, symbolizing the impact of SNAP waivers on spending and habits.

Beverages

SNAP waivers shift spending, not necessarily habits

In states with SNAP waivers, purchases of sugary drinks by benefit recipients have dropped by 15% and candy by 19.

Aylin Kaya·May 30, 2026

A bustling market stall showcasing plump Medjool dates and innovative date-based healthy snacks, with happy consumers making selections.

Healthy Bites

Healthy Snacking Market Trends: Dates Fuel Snacking Innovation

Sales of Medjool dates at Ocado are up a whopping 100% year-on-year , signaling a quiet revolution in the healthy snacking aisle!

Marco Diaz·May 30, 2026