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Steady Sugar Demand, But Longer-Term Risks Seen

Published July 31, 2026

The amount of sugar shipped by processors, refiners and importers during the first half of the year rose slightly, while high fructose corn syrup deliveries declined 3.5 percent. A new report from CoBank said the near-term outlook for sugar remains…

GLP-1 Trend Ramps Up Protein Demand

Published July 23, 2026

Heather Anfang, president, Land O'Lakes Dairy Foods, said the popularity of protein-rich foods has been building for years and the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications has accelerated that trend. "It's certainly driving a whole different conversation that consumers are…

Dairy Demand Benefits from Protein Trend

Published June 24, 2026

Consumer interest in protein-rich foods continues to drive dairy demand, according to Land O'Lakes Dairy Foods President Heather Anfang. “Dairy is a terrific source of protein,” said Anfang. “As we see GLP-1s growing in usage in the United States and internationally,…

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Protein Craze

Published June 2, 2026

The focus on protein, especially with the increased use of GLP-1 medications for weight loss, is growing. According to a new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange, these trends have resulted in a sharp increase in meat snack sales. Meat snack…

Fewer Trips to Quick-Service Restaurants

Published April 16, 2026

According to a survey conducted by the William Blair investment firm, people using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss have cut back on their visits to quick-service restaurants. Eating out at places like McDonald's and Taco Bell went from nearly ten…

A Honeymoon Period With Protein

Published March 18, 2026

U.S. dairy exports are enjoying continued strength. Domestic dairy demand is also getting a boost from the weight-loss medication, GLP-1, and the corresponding need for more protein in the diet. Terrain Senior Dairy Analyst Ben Laine said the dairy industry…

Positive Consumer Trends

Published February 4, 2026

Beef checkoff success stories were highlighted at CattleCon 2026. Val Wagner, who is a director with the North Dakota Beef Commission, is excited about the latest consumer trends. "Even though there's an increased price at the grocery store for proteins, we're…

Ample Supplies, Flat Demand

Published January 28, 2026

American Sugar Alliance Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Rob Johansson discussed the challenges facing the U.S. sugar market during the American Sugarbeet Growers Association annual meeting. “We’ve got ample supplies coming into 2026, with a lot of refined cane…

Food Companies Adapt to GLP-1 Trend

Published December 26, 2025

Approximately 12 percent of American adults are taking a GLP-1. That will likely increase next month with the new federal approval for the appetite-suppressing medication in pill form. A consumer foods analyst at Rabobank said more food companies and restaurants…

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Steady Sugar Demand, But Longer-Term Risks Seen

GLP-1 Trend Ramps Up Protein Demand

Dairy Demand Benefits from Protein Trend

Protein Craze

Fewer Trips to Quick-Service Restaurants

A Honeymoon Period With Protein

Positive Consumer Trends

Ample Supplies, Flat Demand

Food Companies Adapt to GLP-1 Trend

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