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Weight loss drugs boosting demand for fish - what does that mean for aquaculture?

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Tue, 22 Sep 2026, 7:42pm
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The growth of weight-loss drugs is leading to an increase of global demand for fish.

Reports indicate the rise of GLP-1 treatments is encouraging people to seek out more nutrient-dense food - and that's good news for New Zealand's open ocean fish farmers.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.

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