Kennedy Labels Big Food Additives ‘Toxic’: The Push for Clean Ingredients – and What You Can Do
On March 10, 2025, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., serving as the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary under the Trump administration, convened a closed-door meeting with top executives from major food companies, including PepsiCo, General Mills, Kellogg’s, Kraft Heinz, Smucker’s, and Tyson Foods. Held in Washington, this marked Kennedy’s first major engagement with the food […]
“Food Connects Us”: Celebrating National Nutrition Month with Healthy Vending Choices
March marks National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to invite everyone to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating habits. This year’s theme, “Food Connects Us,” celebrates how food links us to our cultures, families, and friends, while emphasizing its role in connecting us […]
Red Dye Bye-Bye: Why We’re Saying Farewell to Red Dye No. 3
That bright cherry-red color in your favorite candy? It might be on its way out, and for good reason. On January 15, 2025, the FDA officially banned Red Dye No. 3 (also known as erythrosine or FD&C Red No. 3) from food products in the United States. As your trusted source for healthier snacking options, […]