# Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-16**: Labeling Call — Jørgensen publicly urges the Australian government to mandate unhealthy food labeling.
- **2026-03-10**: CEO Australia Visit — Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen arrives in Australia for high-level health summits.
- **2025-11-15**: Strategic Pivot — Novo Nordisk begins public advocacy for 'food environment' reforms globally.
- **2023-06-01**: GLP-1 Surge — Ozempic and Wegovy see unprecedented global demand, straining supply chains.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Novo Nordisk CEO Urges Australia to Mandate Unhealthy Food Labeling
2026-03-16 12:51:29 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 8

Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, CEO of Novo Nordisk, has called on the Australian government to implement mandatory labeling for unhealthy foods to combat the obesity crisis. This intervention marks a significant shift as pharmaceutical leaders move beyond drug provision to advocate for systemic public health policy changes.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/novo-nordisk-ceo-australia-food-labeling-regulation

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