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Top Trends in the Highly Competitive Weight Loss Industry

Feb 5, 2018

Staying in shape, getting fit, being active, and eating healthy is one of the most hyped things in the world. The fitness craze has consumed a majority of the world’s population, with people trying a variety of methods to achieve one single goal: weight loss. People’s willingness to spend considerably to achieve weight loss has created a lucrative market for players in the weight loss industry. The opportunity for weight loss supplement manufacturers, training program moderators, healthcare brands, and fitness equipment manufacturers has opened up significantly as the majority of the world’s population is rapidly jumping on the fitness bandwagon. Numerous reports estimate the weight loss market in the US itself to be worth $66 billion. High rates of obesity, low unemployment, higher disposable income, and sedentary lifestyles are boosting the market for the weight loss industry. As a result, numerous brands have made attempts to enter and gain a foothold in this lucrative market, making it intenselyIR_Brochure competitive. So here are the trends you should be familiar with to gain an upper hand in this market.

Continuing popularity of meal replacement products

Health brands have been successful in placing meal replacement product as a healthy alternative to regular foods. Although the cost runs on the higher side, meal replacement offers benefits of being portable and healthy. A meal replacement product has an adequate amount of protein with lower carb and fat content, which eventually helps in meeting the weight loss goals. It is estimated that the sales of shakes and bars will outgrow the sales of OTC diet pills by the year 2022. The market for meal replacement products is experiencing a healthy growth and is already worth $4 billion in the US.

The rise of complex carbohydrates

For a long time, fats were looked upon with an evil eye as they are responsible for obesity. However, numerous studies have diverted the attention to carbohydrates – simple carbohydrates to be precise. Numerous government food authorities have also credited the survey by warning the public of the dangers of over-consumption of simple carbohydrates. As a result, companies have been focusing on products with complex carbohydrates including whole grain oatmeal, pasta, and bread.

Rise of multi-level marketers

The multi-level market for weight loss products in the US itself is worth $2 billion with multiple companies entering the market each year. The rising cases of obesity are urging consumers to help other consumers to lead a healthier lifestyle. The multi-level marketing in the weight loss industry is picking up the pace because people tend to give more weight to success stories of individuals rather than try weight loss products which are advertised. Companies such as Shaklee, Herbalife, and Isagenix are pioneers of this multi-level marketing programs in the weight loss industry.

The millennial way of dieting

The modern-day weight loss efforts are considerably different than the weight loss programs followed by the Baby Boomers. The Millennials are more focused on clean eating, convenience, exercise, and avoiding sugars and highly processed foods. The limited income of the Millennials would urge them to favor inexpensive and convenient diet plans. As a result, the market for diet websites and apps, OTC meal replacement, zero calorie drinks, and low-fat foods are growing.

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