Food Politics by Marion Nestle

43 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Rising Food Industry Fraud Reported Across Confectionery, Wine, Supplements · Food fraud cases are increasing across confectionery, wine, and dietary supplement sectors.
• California Passes Voluntary Non-Ultraprocessed Food Label Law · California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2244 creating a voluntary label for non-ultraprocessed foods.
• Activists urge systemic food reform over individual diet advice · Experts argue individuals must fight toxic food environments through policy and collective action rather than personal diet changes.
• Industry Funded Study Claims Daily Grapes Improve Skin UV Protection · California grape industry funded study links daily grape consumption to skin UV protection.
• Experts Call for Quality Control in Fast-Growing Mushroom Supplement Market · Industry experts warn of quality issues and demand better standards for medicinal mushroom supplements.
• Texas Releases Independent Dietary Guidelines Prioritizing Unprocessed Food · Texas published state-specific dietary guidelines focused on minimally processed foods.
• GLP-1 Drugs and SNAP Cuts Threaten Food Industry Sales · GLP-1 weight loss drugs and SNAP benefit cuts are driving down food sales and reshaping consumer habits.
• Leaked Letter Reveals RFK Jr. Plans to Regulate Ultra-Processed Foods · Leaked correspondence shows RFK Jr. intends to pursue FDA actions against refined carbohydrates and ultra-processed foods.
• Industry-Funded Study Finds Almonds Improve Perceived Sleep Quality · Almond consumption improved subjective sleep ratings but failed to change most objective sleep measures in a clinical trial.
• Artist Ximena Garrido-Lecca installs corn fountain on New York High Line · Ximena Garrido-Lecca's High Line corn fountain addresses food politics and GMO impacts.
• US Beef Lacks Country Labeling Amid 660 Million Pound Import Approval · Article advocates for beef country-of-origin labeling following Trump import approval.
• MAHA's Health Initiatives Face Criticism for Lack of Action and Enforcement · MAHA's health initiatives are criticized for insufficient action and enforcement despite promises.
• USDA cuts checkoff funding for dairy ESG initiatives; author decries ideological move · The USDA ended checkoff support for the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy's ESG projects, a move the article's author criticizes as serving agribusiness and the Trump administration's ideology.
• National Confectioners Association Opposes Sugar Restrictions Amid 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines · The National Confectioners Association lobbies against sugar limits and ultra-processed food labels citing job impacts.
• Eric Schlosser's Fast Food Nation Celebrates 25th Anniversary · Eric Schlosser's Fast Food Nation marks its 25th anniversary with a new afterword highlighting industrial farming risks.
• GLP-1 Drug Adoption Disrupts Food Industry And Prompts Strategic Responses · 11% of Americans use GLP-1 drugs, forcing the global food industry to adapt operations.
• Food Industry Layoffs Surge Amid Declining Sales from Health Trends · Major food companies cut thousands of jobs as sales drop due to health advocacy and drug effects.
• Industry and advocacy groups lobby on upcoming USDA school food rules · Multiple organizations have met with OIRA regarding pending school meal nutrition regulations.
• Blogger criticizes National Dairy Council-funded study downplaying dairy trans fat risks · Blogger criticizes National Dairy Council-funded study claiming dairy trans fats do not raise heart disease risk.
• Nestlé Tops FoodNavigator's Ranking of Big Food Companies · FoodNavigator ranked Nestlé first among top global food companies; Danone and Tyson reported lower 2026 sales.
• Marion Nestle on 90th birthday: food movement advances, but systemic change needed · Marion Nestle, on her 90th birthday, argues the food movement has grown but needs national-level advocacy.
• Yuka App Releases Report on Ultra-Processed Foods and Health Risks · Yuka app releases a report defining ultra-processed foods and their health consequences.
• Author Lisa Sutherland Announces Launch of New Book 'Sugar-Coated' · Lisa Sutherland, former Kellogg VP, invites readers to the launch of her new book 'Sugar-Coated' at NYU.
• Personal Tribute to Gloria Steinem Recalls Her Legacy and One Memorable Meeting · The author pays tribute to Gloria Steinem after her death, reflecting on her impact and a 2021 meeting.
• Blogger weighs Haspel's case against lettuce amid Cyclospora outbreak · Blogger discusses Tamar Haspel's arguments for giving up lettuce and ties them to Cyclospora outbreak consumer pullback.
• Wendell Berry, Agrarian Poet and Food Activist, Dies at 92 · Wendell Berry, a leading voice for sustainable agriculture and agrarian values, has died.
• Study Confirms SNAP Waivers Reduce Soda Purchases, Citing MAHA Policy Win · New research shows SNAP restriction waivers led to a 13% drop in soda purchases among participating households.
• Industry-Funded Study Claims Avocados Lower Glycemic Load · A Hass Avocado Board-funded study finds daily avocado consumption reduces glycemic load in adults with overweight or obesity.
• Marion Nestle Reviews New Guide to Teaching Food Studies · Marion Nestle praises 'Teaching Food Studies' as an essential resource for educators addressing food systems issues.
• Cannabis Edibles Market Update: FDA Silence, New Products, and Safety Warnings · FDA remains silent on edibles while new products launch and safety warnings emerge.