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GLP-1 Adoption Is Changing Consumer Food Demand

Saul Zimet

created: July 10, 2025, 5:32 p.m. | updated: July 11, 2025, 2:24 p.m.

“We examine how consumers modify their food demand after adopting appetite-suppressing GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as Ozempic and Wegovy. Using survey responses on medication adoption and timing linked to transaction data from a representative U.S. household panel, we document the prevalence, motivations, and demographic patterns of GLP-1 adoption. Households with at least one GLP-1 user reduce grocery spending by 5.5% within six months of adoption, with higher-income households reducing spending by 8.6%. While most food categories see spending declines, spending on nutrient-dense options, such as yogurt and fresh produce, shows directionally positive but statistically insignificant changes. We also find an 8.6% decline in spending at fast-food chains, coffee shops, and limited-service restaurants.”\From Cornell SC Johnson College of Business.

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