The challenges of a weight-loss economy
Can capitalism survive the curbing of appetites?
Can capitalism survive the curbing of appetites?

The reinforcing feedback loop that has long powered the food industry is being chemically switched off

Cash-strapped consumers seek cheaper options as cost of living rises

Slimming the world is a slow business

Consumers are increasingly shunning the restaurant experience for the comfort and cost savings of their living rooms

History suggests the political approach ends in unsustainable debt and lower GDP

Industry insiders expect increasing clarity on trade policy, rates and the economy to unleash wave of M&A