Food Navigator Weight Management Summit: Food Innovation in the GLP-1

September 24, 2025

Flora Southey, Elizabeth Crawford, Maha Tahiri, PhD 

Maha Tahiri, PhD, shared key insights on GLP-1 behavior shifts, the critical role of nutrient density in calorie-restricted diets, and how the industry must rethink innovation, hydration, and reformulation to truly support long-term health outcomes. Also, how we can turn today’s science into tomorrow’s solutions to bridge the gap of deficiencies, help with GI and provide solutions when people drop-out of the medication, using evidence-based frameworks to guide product design, consumer trust, and responsible growth in the GLP-1 era.