# Boom in weight-loss drugs could lead to drop in beer sales, Heineken warns British pubs

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-10-23T09:08:36+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/23/weight-loss-drugs-beer-sales-heineken-british-pubs-wegovy
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/boom-in-weight-loss-drugs-could-lead-to-drop-in-beer-sales-heineken-wa-a86a51/

World’s second largest brewer says use of drugs such as Wegovy can reduce desire to drink alcohol Heineken has warned British bars and pubs that the boom in popularity of weight-loss drugs could lead to a fall in sales of beer and cider. The world’s second largest brewer sent a presentation to British hospitality customers earlier this month warning that GLP-1 use – led by Ozempic and Wegovy – can

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