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GLP-1 Craze Fuels Protein-Powder Maker Glanbia’s Share Rally

GLP-1 Craze Fuels Protein-Powder Maker Glanbia’s Share Rally
Bloomberg Markets Wednesday 17 June 2026, 05:15 UTC By Will Standring, Lisa Pham 1 min read
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GLP-1 Craze Fuels Protein-Powder Maker Glanbia’s Share Rally The boom in GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is boosting demand for protein supplements and driving a rally in the stock of Glanbia Plc, a maker of nutrition products popular with gym enthusiasts and athletes. Shares in the Irish company, which owns the Optimum Nutrition brand, have more than doubled in a little over a year.

GLP-1 Craze Fuels Protein-Powder Maker Glanbia’s Share Rally The boom in GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is boosting demand for protein supplements and driving a rally in the stock of Glanbia Plc, a maker of nutrition products popular with gym enthusiasts and athletes. Shares in the Irish company, which owns the Optimum Nutrition brand, have more than doubled in a little over a year. The stock is the biggest gainer in the Stoxx 600’s food, beverage and tobacco subgroup so far in 2026 and trading near its record high.
Share Rally GLP-1 Craze Fuels Protein-Powder Maker Glanbia (PERSON) Share Rally (PERSON) Glanbia Plc (ORG) Irish (ORG) Optimum Nutrition (ORG)
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