man reads on an tablet

Food Technology Magazine

Food Technology explores the intersection of business, science, and technology in the global food system.

Subscribe Digital Edition
Panelists Tuesday at IFT FIRST Hot Topics Studio session titled “GLP-1 and the Future of Food: Formulating for New Consumer Reality.”

Jul 14, 2026

The GLP-1 Effect: Smaller Portions, Bigger Expectations

Panelists at IFT FIRST discuss how GLP-1 medications are reshaping consumer food choices and driving demand for nutrient-dense, functional food products.

Food Technology Magazine

Concourse IFT sign

Live From IFT FIRST

Explore editorial coverage from IFT FIRST, including keynote and session highlights, expert interviews, Expo Hall photo stories, and more.

Read Now

See What's New

Food Technology magazine covers

Looking for More?

Browse all Food Technology articles.

Browse Articles

Meet Our Team

To share comments, questions, or inquire about our article submission guidelines, email editors@ift.org.

Editorial

Contributors

  • Claire Koelsch Sand

    Claire Koelsch Sand, PhD

    Contributing Editor, Packaging

  • A. Elizabeth Sloan

    A. Elizabeth Sloan, PhD

    Contributing Editor, Consumer and Industry Trends

Person seated flipping through a magazine.
Explore the Future of Food

Subscribe to Food Technology

Food Technology magazine is the leading publication exploring the intersection of business, science, and technology.

Subscribe

Read the Digital Edition

Food Technology’s interactive e-magazine. Perfect for tablet viewing.

Digital Edition

Advertise With the Magazine

Food Technology reaches an influential audience of qualified buyers making and impacting major purchasing decisions for their companies.

Request Media Kit