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.

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.