"Ozempic breath" is boosting Hershey's sales of mints and gum

TL;DR

Hershey is experiencing a sales increase in gum and mint products, attributed to users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs.
Appetite suppressants from these drugs lead consumers to eat smaller portions but also increase demand for breath fresheners.
Sales for Hershey's Ice Breakers gum and mint brand grew by 8% in the first quarter.
A potential side effect of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy is bad breath, sometimes referred to as 'Ozempic breath'.
While not an officially listed side effect, some medical professionals note this correlation.

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