Webinar
From Disruption to Opportunity: Rethinking Food Growth in the Age of GLP-1
13 March 2026
9:30 AM EDT | 2:30 PM CET | 7 PM IST
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What if the biggest disruption to the food industry didn't come from a new diet trend, a celebrity chef, or a tech start-up but from a tiny hormone in your gut?
GLP-1 medications are rapidly becoming mainstream, significantly influencing how people eat, shop, and think about food. This webinar examines what this means for the food industry: changing consumer habits (smaller portions, new nutritional priorities), how demand will evolve through 2030, and where the most promising growth opportunities lie.
The webinar brings together perspectives from across the food and beverage ecosystem, including CPG companies, retailers, foodservice operators, ingredient suppliers, and investors, on where disruption is happening now and how leading companies are rethinking portfolios, reformulation strategies, and innovation to stay ahead in a GLP-1 world.
Webinar Agenda
- Is appetite the primary constraint? GLP-1 users report eating up to 30% less, so is shrinking consumer appetite now the biggest barrier to volume growth?
- Portfolio strategies for a GLP-1 world: With the GLP-1 market projected to exceed $157B by 2029, what product and portfolio moves actually scale, and what are the trade-offs?
- Addressing the unmet need: 40% of GLP-1 users say finding suitable food options is a challenge. Which categories, formats, and products are best positioned to fill that gap?
- Smart reformulation vs. trend-chasing: High-protein products have seen 2x the category growth rate, but when does reformulating for smaller portions or fewer calories build lasting advantage vs. when is it simply following short-term trends?
- The 12–18 month decision window: Leaders who act now could gain an early-mover advantage in a market reshaping billions of dollars in annual food spending and make decisions to avoid long-term volume loss and brand relevance risks.
Meet the Speakers
Ashu Verma brings over 11 years of Consumer Packaged Goods industry experience to his role as an accomplished business leader at Stellarix, where he oversees this segment. He works closely with global clients to accelerate innovation, strengthen operations, and shape future-ready strategies. Proficient in market intelligence, trend scouting, and comprehensive innovation consulting, he provides valuable guidance on sustainable growth, product development, and emerging technologies, including precision fermentation and upcycled ingredients. Trusted by Fortune 500 firms and rapidly growing startups, he is known for transforming complex market data into clear, actionable insights that deliver measurable results.
Tanesh Gupta is an adept IP and business research consultant with over 4+ years of experience at the intersection of food science and strategic intelligence. He applies his unique scientific and research expertise to the food, dairy, beverage, and pet food industries. Tanesh specializes in translating complex innovation landscapes into actionable insights, helping clients stay ahead of emerging technologies and industry shifts. His expertise spans a broad spectrum from proteins, fibers, and sugar alternatives to biotechnology, food manufacturing, and alternative ingredients, enabling him to support strategic decisions throughout the entire value chain.