World Food Policy Center, Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University

In this episode of the Leading Voices in Food podcast, host Norbert Wilson is joined by Salaam Bhatti, director of SNAP at the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC). They discuss the critical role of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in addressing food insecurity in the U.S. and delve into the pressing issue of SNAP skimming fraud. Bhatti explains how SNAP benefits work, the challenges of increasing program participation, and potential technological solutions to combat fraud. The conversation highlights the individual and systemic impacts of food insecurity and calls for collective action to protect and enhance SNAP benefits. Tune in to learn about the intricacies of this vital program and the efforts being made to improve it. Podcast and transcript – https://buff.ly/40E9N2Z #SNAP #EBT #EBTfraud #shimming #skimming #FRAC #SalaamBhatti #foodinsecurity #troubleatcheckout #stolenSNAPbenefits #EBTcardupgradeneeded #improveEBTcardsecurity #replacementSNAPbenefits

Join Kelly Brownell and Jennifer Pomeranz in a deep dive into the complex world of food additives and regulations. Discover the surprising number of ingredients in everyday food items and the regulatory challenges posed by substances recognized as GRAS ('Generally Recognized As Safe'). Uncover how the FDA's oversight may fall short and what that means for public health. Jennifer, an attorney and Associate Professor at NYU, sheds light on the pressing need for better regulation and transparency in the food industry. Whether you're a consumer or a food policy enthusiast, this episode offers crucial insights into the hidden substances in our food. Podcast and transcript - https://buff.ly/3CkQRye #foodadditives #FDA #GRAS #industryregulatedfoodsafety #NYU #JenniferPomeranz #nutritionfactspanel #foodingredients #foodingredientlists #healthpolicy #foodsafetyloopholes #foodindustry #foodpolicy #Californiafoodstandards #banningfoodingredients #FDAlawsuits #premarketfoodregulation #postmarketfoodregulation

Join Norbert Wilson as he hosts Regina Harmon, Executive Director of the Food Recovery Network, in this episode of the Leading Voices in Food podcast. They discuss the critical issue of food waste, the organization's efforts to redirect surplus food to hunger-fighting nonprofits, and the significance of the Food Date Labeling Act. Learn about the environmental and social impacts of food waste and the urgent need for policy change to mitigate its harmful effects on our planet and communities. This insightful conversation sheds light on how young people are leading the charge against food waste and hunger in the United States. Podcast and transcript – https://buff.ly/4hdv22y #FoodRecoveryNetwork #ReginaHarmon #collegestudentledfoodrecovery #donatingfoodfromevents #foodrecovery #greenhousegases #foodwaste #foodloss #soupkitchens #foodbanks #homelessshelters #domesticviolencecenters #afterschoolprograms #churches #safefoodhandling #47millionAmericansfoodinsecure #foodinsecurity #nutrition Food Recovery Network

In this episode, Kelly Brownell reunites with Dr. Thomas Wadden of the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Robert Kushner of Northwestern University to discuss the groundbreaking advancements in medications for treating obesity and diabetes. The conversation highlights the significant impacts of these new drugs, such as Semaglutide and Tirzepatide, on weight loss and health improvements, including reductions in blood pressure and sleep apnea symptoms. They also address the roles of the gut-brain axis, the benefits beyond weight loss, and the future of obesity treatment. However, the high cost of these medications and their accessibility remain major concerns. Tune in to learn more about the evolving landscape of obesity and diabetes treatment and the potential for further innovation. Podcast and transcript – https://buff.ly/4a6myYJ #RobertKushner #ThomasWadden #UniversityofPennsylvania #Northwestern #obesity #weightlossdrugs #Wegovy #Semaglutide #Tirzepatide #Zepbound #comorbidities #EliLilly #NovoNordisk #GLP1 #GIP #triagonists #obesity #gutbrainaxis #diabetes #Ozempic #cardiovascularhealth #insulin #Mounjaro #compoundeddrugs #SELECTtrial #medicalbenefitsofweightloss #sideeffects #bloodsugar #highcostofdrugs #Medicare #Medicaid #prescriptiondruginsurance #amylin #glucagon #weightstigma #weightdiscrimination

In this episode of the Leading Voices in Food podcast, host Kelly Brownell discusses the concept of market-driven epidemics with his guests Dr. Jonathan Quick and Eszter Rimanyi from Duke University. The conversation explores how aggressive marketing of consumer products like cigarettes, sugar, and prescription opioids has led to significant health crises. The experts outline five phases of such epidemics, ranging from product development to market adaptation, and discuss the roles of different actors in mitigating these issues. They also delve into the narrative similarities across different harmful products, the tactics used by industries to sow doubt, and the long gap between acknowledgment of harm and regulatory action. The episode concludes with hopeful suggestions for reducing these time gaps and promoting corporate responsibility. Podcast and transcript - https://buff.ly/4ghDJsq #marketdrivenepidemics #marketepidemics #publichealth #corporateaccountability #healthimpacts #jonathanquick #eszterrimanyi #DGHI #Sanford #KellyBrownell #tobaccoplaybook #sugar #corporatetactics #corporatelying #freemarketandaccountability #consumerprotections #earlywarningformarketdrivenepidemics #mitigatingcorporatecontrol #harmfulconsumerproducts #opioids #marketadaptation #regulatoryaction

In 2021, American University and 15 partner institutions across the U. S. launched the Multiscale RECIPES Research Network with the goal of transforming our wasted food system into a sustainable and resilient one. Food loss and waste is a complex problem spanning societal issues such as food insecurity and food recovery, sustainable farming, food packaging and transportation, food marketing, sales and consumer preferences, family dynamics, and corporate profits, among others. A fascinating part of the RECIPES Network vision is a purposeful focus on convergence, making the research process more effective and creative in designing solutions to big problems such as these. In a recent article in the journal Ecology and Society, team members evaluated how well the network's intentional convergence efforts have worked thus far. Podcast and transcript – https://buff.ly/49Drkg9 #RECIPESNetwork #WeslynneAshton #AzraSungu #IllinoisInstituteofTechnology #FoodSystemsActionLab #foodwaste #foodloss #convergenceinresearch #designinresearch #designresearch #newformsofcollaboration #actionablesolutions #holisticperspectives

In this episode, we dive into the 2024 Global Access to Nutrition Index, a crucial ranking system evaluating the nutrition-related policies, product portfolios, marketing practices, and stakeholder engagement of food and beverage companies. Our guest, Greg Garrett, Executive Director of the Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNI), discusses the role of industry in nutrition, the Index's findings, and the importance of holding companies accountable for healthier food offerings. We also explore the challenges and successes in the field, the role of policy and regulation, and the influence of shareholders in driving change for better health outcomes. Podcast and transcript - https://buff.ly/3V23h4e #GI2024 #GlobalNutritionIndex2024 #GregGarrett #ATNI #GlobalAccesstoNutritionIndex #AccesstoNutritionInitiative #corporatecontroloffoodsystem #corporateaccountability #healthyfoodportfolio #marketingtochildren #WHOfoodmarketingguidelines #subsidiesforunhealthyfood #hiddenhunger #ultraprocessedfoods #corporatehealthyfoodportfolioranking ATNi (Access to Nutrition initiative)

Join Norbert Wilson, Martin Smith, Frank Asche, and Dave Love in an insightful episode delving into the challenges and advancements in reducing aquatic foods waste in the U.S., the largest importer of such products. The discourse highlights surprising findings on food waste reduction, and the complexities along different points of the seafood supply chain. Discover how research and innovative practices can lead to more sustainable consumption behaviors and address climate resilience in food systems. This episode is co-hosted by environmental economist, Martin Smith at Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment. Podcast and transcript - https://buff.ly/4ev9pc8 #frankasche #davelove #DukeWFPC #seafood #seafoodwaste #seafoodproduction #seafoodcoldchain #seafoodtransportation #seafoodloss #seafoodconsumerpreferences

If you feel like your grocery budget just doesn't buy you as much as it once did, you're not alone. According to U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, food prices rose 11. 4 percent last year alone - the highest annual increase in 23 years. The ongoing pinch at the grocery store has been in the news of a lot of media outlets, such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Times Magazine, Forbes, and so many others. Our guest today, food economics and policy professor David Ortega from Michigan State, is going to walk us through the food price inflation phenomenon. Podcast and transcript – https://buff.ly/3YHWK0S #DavidOrtega #inflation #foodinflation #foodeconomics #cumulativeinflation #groceryprices #pricefluctuations #demanddrivingprices #supplydrivingprices #restaurantprices #menuprices #foodprices

Join host Norbert Wilson as he discusses regional food insecurity strategies with Rachel Sabella, Director of No Kid Hungry New York, in this episode of the Leading Voices in Food podcast. Rachel shares the challenges and solutions unique to addressing childhood hunger across different areas of New York State, from urban to rural communities. The conversation dives into the impact of recent government programs like Summer EBT and the ongoing struggle against food insecurity. Learn about the significance of bipartisan support, the economic impact of food assistance programs, and the hopeful outlook for eradicating childhood hunger. Podcast and transcript - https://buff.ly/48pbkgO #NoKidHungry #childhoodhunger #foodsecurity #childhungersolutions #foodjustice #endchildhunger #childhungersolutions #EBT #SummerEBT #SNAP #nutritionassistance