This is a 01 January 2025 issue of Global Intelligence in Food, a market intelligence newsletter for the food and beverage industry. The newsletter covers key trends, including the impact of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, the evolving definition of "value" for consumers, and innovations in plant-based foods and other product categories. It also features business news, such as mergers and acquisitions, and facility closures within the industry, and details upcoming webinars and conferences. Finally, it provides overviews of relevant research on nutrition, health, and food safety regulations.