Wyoming Sugar Beet Growers Disagree with National Report
Wyoming farmers argue that the decline in sugar prices is not caused by weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, but rather by "sugar dumping" from countries that subsidize the product and sell it at below-market prices.
Americans are consuming less sugar, partly due to the use of weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, which advise users to avoid sugary foods and drinks to prevent blood sugar spikes and negative side effects like nausea.
Despite this trend, Wyoming growers claim that the real issue is sugar dumping, which has led to a 33% year-over-year plunge in sugar beet market prices.
Doctors advise GLP-1 users to avoid sugary drinks, candy, and baked goods because they can cause blood sugar to spike, interfering with the function of the drug.
Author's summary: Wyoming farmers blame sugar dumping for price decline.