{"podcast":{"title":"Barclays Brief","slug":"barclays-brief-7527145","podcast_index_feed_id":7527145,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/barclays-brief/","website_url":"https://www.ib.barclays/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d41a4726-c7af-47ac-9aa6-b82ce87ecc42/xcKfJ_bct0mXN2Jb_hpiUP5y.jpg","author":"Barclays Investment Bank","episode_count":39,"summary":"In a world of constant change, Barclays Brief is your weekly source for differentiated perspectives that cut through the noise. Each bite-sized episode delivers clear insights into the structural trends transforming sectors – from technology and healthcare to energy, industrials and beyond. Through sharp dialogue and scenario-based analysis, we help you navigate complexity, make meaningful connections and anticipate what’s next – whether you’re managing a portfolio or leading a business. Each week we dig deep into a key market theme, spanning equities, macro, credit and more, uncovering the forces shaping tomorrow to help you make smarter decisions today. Stay sharp. Stay briefed. Published by Barclays Investment Bank: https://www.ib.barclays/ Important content disclosures: https://www.ib.barclays/disclosures/important-content-disclosures.html Important non-Research content disclosures: https://www.ib.barclays/disclosures/important-nonresearch-content-disclosures.html","last_synced_at":"2026-06-30T22:17:21.883339+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/barclays-brief-7527145"},"episode":{"title":"The rise of the consumer health economy","slug":"the-rise-of-the-consumer-health-economy","published_at":"2026-06-16T16:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/barclays-brief-7527145/the-rise-of-the-consumer-health-economy","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/barclays-brief-7527145","url":"https://www.ib.barclays/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/20c52f0b-5f89-462a-9fa0-3c53615745e7.mp3","summary":"Consumer health is undergoing a structural shift, moving beyond traditional treatment and becoming embedded in everyday spending. Where consumers were once focused on curing illness, they are increasingly aiming for prevention, with demand extending across categories from supplements and sports nutrition to oral health and functional foods.​ ​In this episode of the Barclays Brief, Patrick Coffey is joined by Warren Ackerman, Head of European Consumer Staples Research, to explore how this shift in consumer behaviour is reshaping the industry.​ ​They discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated consumer interest in self-care, driving sustained demand for health-related products and increasing the role of e-commerce in the category. The conversation also examines where growth is emerging today, from increased spend in established categories to new areas supported by advancing science, as well as how these trends differ across developed and emerging markets.​ ​They explore how the industry is evolving as it becomes more consumer-led, and where the next opportunities lie, including e-commerce and more personalised health solutions.​ ​Clients can read more on Barclays Live:​ ​ The Future of Consumer Health: Growing Pains ​ Consumer Health: The leaders and laggards ​ India Consumer Health: The next battleground ​ Listeners can also hear more episodes on this topic:​ Weight loss drugs: Scaling‑up ​ Important Content Disclosures","meta_description":"Consumer health is undergoing a structural shift, moving beyond traditional treatment and becoming embedded in everyday spending. Where consumers were onc…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":656,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/barclays-brief-7527145/episodes/the-rise-of-the-consumer-health-economy/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/barclays-brief-7527145/the-rise-of-the-consumer-health-economy.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}