Webinar Announcement: Exploring Weight Loss Medication Trends in F&B and Beauty
Amana Inc., based in Shinagawa, Tokyo, will be hosting a webinar on September 10, 2025, focusing on the theme ‘Analyzing the F&B and Beauty & Wellness Markets in Light of Trends in Weight Loss Medications like Mounjaro’. This session will delve into the rapidly expanding market of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, projected to reach a staggering $150 billion by 2035.
The influence of these medications extends well beyond the medical field, significantly affecting various industries such as food and beverage (F&B), beauty, wellness, and retail.
Recent years have seen soaring interest in medications including Mounjaro and Ozempic, particularly among younger demographics, making them hot topics of discussion. Keeping abreast of these trends is crucial for adapting to industry changes. In regions such as North America and Europe, consumers are already seeing product developments within the food, beauty, and retail sectors that incorporate weight loss medications.
This engaging webinar will feature Riku Akimoto from STYLUS, an innovation advisory firm renowned for its expertise in global market trends. Riku will cover essential aspects including the evolving standards of beauty due to weight loss medications, the resulting expansion of the skincare and treatment markets fueled by side effects, the impact on the supplement and food sectors, and forecasts for the future with the advent of new drug classes.
Speaker Profile
Riku Akimoto
Country Manager, STYLUS Japan
Riku Akimoto has a wealth of experience in consulting, having worked with major firms like IBM and GiXo. He was also involved in launching Outbrain Japan, a tech startup from Israel, before taking on his current role at STYLUS in September 2019. He specializes in localizing international technology and business concepts for the Japanese market.
Who Should Attend?
- - Professionals in marketing and advertising
- - Individuals involved in new business development
- - Those eager to learn about the latest trends
Event Details
Date: September 10, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
Capacity: 100 participants
Fee: Free
Registration URL: Sign Up Here!
Contact: Phone: 03-3740-4011, Email:
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About Amana Inc.
Founded in 1979 as a commercial photography production company, Amana has since expanded into one of Japan's largest visual production companies, providing various services including still and video production (TVCM, web videos, etc.), CGI (retouching, 3D CG, apparel CG), and more. Utilizing extensive creative resources and knowledge gained from handling over 10,000 projects annually, Amana is committed to transforming client communications through creative means, ensuring their value resonates with audiences. Furthermore, Amana supports clients in enhancing their communication initiatives and driving digital transformation (DX) by combining its proprietary solutions, undertaking numerous projects aimed at increasing corporate value.
Company Overview
Representative: Takaaki Kaneko, President
Location: 2-2-43 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Established: April 1979
Capital: ¥100 million
Number of Employees: 430 (as of January 1, 2025)
Business: Visual Communication Services (strategy and planning in the field of communication, brand design activation, internal communication, content marketing, content production and editing, prototyping, video/graphic production, web development, and other promotional initiatives).
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