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RFK Jr. to Meet with Food Industry Leaders Over Health Concerns

The Health and Human Services Secretary will discuss food additives, ultra-processed foods, and new nutrition regulations with executives from PepsiCo and General Mills.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 04: U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attends U.S. President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. Win McNamee/Pool via REUTERS
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Overview

  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services, is set to meet with food industry executives on March 10, following a White House recommendation.
  • The meeting will include senior leaders from companies like General Mills and PepsiCo, as well as discussions on nutrition and public health policies.
  • Kennedy's agenda focuses on reducing food additives, banning seed oils, and addressing the role of ultra-processed foods in chronic illnesses.
  • The discussions coincide with the upcoming finalization of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which could shape national nutrition standards.
  • Food companies have expressed concerns about Kennedy's proposed changes, including stricter regulations on additives and limits on ultra-processed foods in programs like school lunches and SNAP.