Fitt Insider Screentime surges, Sugar slumps, CBD gets regulated
Feb 18, 2026
Phone screen time jumps to 6.3 hours daily, driven by older users and heavy app use. Raw sugar futures slump as new weight-loss drugs curb sweet consumption. Whey prices spike and food makers pivot toward nutrient-dense protein. Federal THC caps threaten much of the CBD market and stir regulatory debate.
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Host's Upcoming LA Summit Appearance
- Joe Vinayor mentions he will host a fireside chat at the Connected Health and Fitness Summit in LA.
- He invites attendees and LA-based listeners to meet up via team@fitt.co.
Phone Use Climbs, Driven By Older Adults
- Americans now spend far more time on phones, averaging 6.3 hours daily by late 2025.
- Older adults are driving the increase and heavy-use apps like Netflix, YouTube, and TikTok are growing.
GLP-1s Shift Sugar Demand And Protein Markets
- GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are accelerating declines in sweet consumption, pushing raw sugar futures to five-year lows.
- Food companies are shifting formulation toward nutrient density while whey protein prices hit record highs.