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Novo Nordisk Eli Lilly

Eli Lilly Secures First International Approval for Weight-Loss Drug Foundayo, Competing with Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy in the U.K.

Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug Foundayo has received its first approval for sale in the U.K., positioning it to compete directly with Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill. This approval is significant as it introduces a second GLP-1 weight-loss option in Europe, potentially expanding the market for oral weight-loss medications.
PepsiCo

HHS Proposes Enhanced Oversight of Food Ingredients Amid Safety Concerns

08/10/2026, 08:39 AM business announcement PepsiCo
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has proposed new regulations to enhance oversight of food ingredients, requiring manufacturers to notify the FDA when they classify an ingredient as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). This move aims to address growing safety concerns amid rising foodborne illness outbreaks and the prevalence of ultra-processed foods in the American diet.