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The state of Washington is taking a new approach to addressing #FoodInsecurity by leveraging #CloudTechnology. Until 2022, residents who qualified for Washington's #SNAP Produce Match program could use their benefits in brick-and-mortar stores. However, now, these same residents can use their benefits through Amazon Fresh, making it easier to find and receive nutritious foods. The past few years have cemented technology's value in #healthcare. Let's continue to find innovative ways to leverage these solutions so that communities can have the care and support they need. #CommunityHealth #HealthEquity #Innovation

In 2022, over 44 million people, including 13 million children, faced food insecurity - a 45% increase from 2021, per the USDA. This is why Uber & Albertsons have joined forces to combat food insecurity. Through Uber logistics, Albertsons stores will transport excess food to Washington, DC, metro area nonprofits and food banks. Now, thanks to digital technologies like Uber Eats, nearly 90% of Americans in food deserts can use digital delivery to secure fresh food. Learn more about how the app industry is fighting hunger + building healthier communities: https://lnkd.in/eDNvYnPc

According to the USDA, 12.8% of Americans are food insecure. This impacts overall health, healthcare costs, and the ability to thrive at work and school. At Albertsons Companies and our banner stores, we're dedicated to tackling this issue head-on.    As one of the largest food and drug retailers in the US, we are committed to making health and wellness more accessible through various food programs at local, state, and national levels. One of the ways we help our neighbors in need is through the SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program) Match program which provides crucial financial assistance to help put healthy food on the tables of millions of Americans. In a growing number of our stores, SNAP shoppers who spend a qualifying amount on fresh fruit and vegetables receive a coupon for future produce purchases ensuring more Americans have access to nutritious foods.   Learn more about our initiatives and how we're supporting the communities we serve by visiting our website: https://lnkd.in/gYUB5_ss    #AlbertsonsCompanies #FoodInsecurity #HealthAndWellness #CommunitySupport #SNAPMatch #MakingADifference 

Here’s another example of the food industry hoodwinking the public, when will it stop? It’s been reported that some supermarkets are using fake farm brands, which is just another glaring example of how the food industry continues to deceive the public. From TV ads to billboards and supermarket shelves, we’re constantly bombarded with imagery that makes us believe we’re buying wholesome, local, farm-fresh products. The reality is that much of this food comes from industrial U.S. style mega-farms or is imported from overseas. We hear doctors and public health officials telling us that we need to take responsibility for our own health, and while I wholeheartedly agree, it’s not that straightforward when the food industry is given so much power. The truth is, governments continue to allow these corporations to flood our shelves with chemical-laden, ultra-processed foods that are harmful to our health. Many of us might find ourselves thinking, “Surely, this wouldn’t be allowed. Surely, they wouldn’t put profit over people’s wellbeing.” But sadly, the reality is PROFIT BEFORE PEOPLE! We’re up against a food system that prioritises profit over health! Every day, I see how food companies use misleading labels, deceptive branding, and marketing tactics to trick consumers into thinking they’re making healthy choices. In my practice, it’s clear we are being set up to fail, and it’s time to demand better. This is why my initiative, Food for Thought: The Ultimate Children’s Pathway to Healthy Eating for Life’ is so important. I want to ensure the next generation is better equipped to navigate the food landscape and make informed, healthy choices. It starts with education and challenging the status quo of how food is marketed and produced. If you ever find yourself questioning the safety and transparency of the food on your plate, remember these three words: PROFIT BEFORE PEOPLE! Always dig deeper, read the labels, and demand better for yourself and your family. RESPECT Your Future by Nourishing Today™ #FoodIndustryTruth #ProfitBeforePeople #RealFood #FoodForThought #SupportLocalFarmers #HealthyEating #FunctionalMedicine #RespectYourFutureByNourishingToday #health #responsibility #hrakthandwellbeing #HealthAndWellness #Truth #childrenshealth

After a couple of days of battling a seasonal tough bug, I'm thrilled to be back in action and ready to kickstart our week with some fresh motivation! Two days late but here's a dose of Monday inspiration to refuel our ambition and set the tone for a powerful week ahead. Let's dive right in! In the realm of healthier frozen meals, one brand stands out for its innovation and adaptability. That is Kidfresh. Let’s talk about Kidfresh on this week Motivational Monday. Kidfresh disrupted norms, redefining frozen meals by infusing them with hidden veggies, lower sugar, and reduced sodium–a game-changer in the kids' food landscape. But their innovation didn’t stop at nutrition. Kidfresh’s packaging was a stroke of genius, captivating young hearts with vibrant designs, turning healthy eating into a fun adventure. Through market shifts and challenges, Kidfresh didn't just survive, they thrived. They swiftly adapted, ensuring their meals remained accessible and nutritious, even during uncertain times. The tale of Kidfresh teaches us that innovation and adaptability aren’t just buzzwords, they’re the builders of success in the dynamic food industry. Let Kidfresh’s journey inspire us to embrace change, at least to myself and PP Food, to innovate relentlessly, and cater to evolving consumer needs in our entrepreneurial endeavors. #MondayMotivation #FoodIndustryTrends #Kidfresh #HealthyMealsForKids #KidApproved #AdaptabilityInAction #InnovateToElevate #AdaptAndExcel #MondaysCalling

The towering burger and ballooning bagel have withstood public health campaigns, but a new movement to shrink servings is finally gaining traction. Portion sizes in American restaurants shot up in the 1980s and never came down. The average serving of spaghetti and meatballs doubled. Bagels ballooned into six-inch-wide monstrosities. Burritos started to weigh more than a Harry Potter hardcover. Nutritionists and policymakers haven’t had much success fighting portion creep, which has been linked to health problems associated with obesity. Attempts to legislate soda sizes were shot down. Calorie counts on menus have largely gone ignored and might even be harmful. Even celebrity-dusted public health campaigns from the White House didn’t move the needle much. But today, a combo plate of economics, demographics and climate science may accomplish what years of official hand-wringing could not: loosening the grip that super-size restaurant portions have on the national diet. Americans are not likely to break up with endless pasta bowls and half-pound burgers overnight. But the relationship has shifted significantly. More than 75 percent of customers say they want smaller portions for less money, according to the 2024 National Restaurant Association report on the industry.

We made the press! "Meet the women setting out to change the school lunch industry, driven by a love of good food, a passion for healthy eating in children and an understanding of what life is like as a busy parent ... ... the LunchFox team has successfully bridged the gap between convenience and healthy food." #femalefounder #womenintech #schoollunch #growthmindset #techstartup #media #newspaperarticle

As @UKSustain @FoodPlacesUK brings the successful #SugarSmart Campaign to a close, read this great blog on the many legacies, partnerships and programmes flourishing in its wake. So proud of all it achieved. https://lnkd.in/egpNKCHU

"Food as Medicine" has been a noteworthy trend over the past few years, and the recent news of the Instacart and DispatchHealth partnership addressing the all-too-often ignored "last mile" problem at scale is encouraging. How do we get those that are #foodinsecure, and more often than not less technically inclined, the support that #digitalhealth companies can in theory provide? With #homecare teams from Dispatch now able to both prescribe and help their patients order food via Instacart. One of my clearest memories of my maternal grandparents was helping with Meals on Wheels America deliveries to seniors around Manchester, Connecticut where my mom was born. While as a typically self-centered tween and teen, I undoubtedly complained about it and didn't recognize it at the time, I still think about the conversations my grandma had with folks that were more often than not younger than she was. Delivering hot meals, learning about their lives, keeping track of their wellbeing, in retrospect I realize she *was* a healthcare provider, and wonder how much more good could have been done if there had been a more formal connection to the broader healthcare system. Luckily, there are lots of companies tackling different aspects of #foodinsecurity, many of whom were part of the #FoodAsMedicine pavilion at HLTH -- Albertsons, bitewell, Brighter Bites, Diet ID, FareRx, FarmboxRx, Grüns, ModifyHealth, NourishedRx, Sifter Who else is doing impactful things in the food insecurity space? https://lnkd.in/eysrwGrz

Instacart, in collaboration with Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), Building Bridges Across the River, and Martha's Table, has initiated a programme in Washington, D.C., aimed at supporting 500 food-insecure families in underserved Wards 7 and 8. This initiative provides a $60 monthly Instacart Health Fresh Funds stipend and free grocery delivery, allowing families to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables via Instacart. With only three full-service grocery stores serving 150,000 residents compared to eight stores serving 84,000 in another ward, this programme addresses the stark food access disparity. As part of PHA’s Good Food at Home programme, Instacart commits to delivering 10 million produce servings to nutrition-insecure families nationwide in the next three years. The successful pilot in Indianapolis demonstrated that the produce credits facilitated healthier eating habits for 78% of participant families. This move aligns with Instacart’s strategy to utilise technology and partnerships, while PHA emphasises the programme’s potential for both short-term relief and long-term healthy habits among families. To learn more about the disruptions in the grocery industry, subscribe to our newsletter at: https://lnkd.in/dhTvAgyY