In this episode:

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is already making his mark on the food system just days after his confirmation as secretary of Health and Human Services. The CPG Week team discusses the big industry issues to watch during his tenure and some of the fallout already underway at the FDA.

While some of his ideas have pulled bipartisan support – like eliminating ultraprocessed foods and chemical additives from the food supply – these positions will put Kennedy in direct opposition with the interests of industry leaders and even that of the administration that selected him for the role.

Show Highlights:

0:30 - Could buying in Bitcoin protect chocolate makers amid the cocoa pricing chaos. BevNET and Nosh senior reporter Brad Avery explains why Mid-Day Squares is dabbling in cryptocurrency to secure its supply.

3:15 - BevNET and Nosh assistant managing editor Adrianne DeLuca shares why the head of FDA’s Human Foods program abandoned his post after just 18 months.

4:30 - Ultraprocessed foods are a hot button issue with Kennedy at the helm of the health department. Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous ponders how removing additives from the food supply could worsen already sky-high grocery prices.

7:30 - Raw milk has entered the chat. The group debates its origins and concerns about its safety. 

10:30 - How are industry trade groups and leaders reacting to Kennedy’s appointment? It’s a bit  mixed.

About CPG Week

CPG Week is the podcast that explores the latest happenings in the consumer packaged goods industry. Join our seasoned reporting team as they dish out the week’s stories in quick, easy-to-digest episodes. Catch up on the top headlines of the week, dive into exclusive insights with the BevNET and Nosh teams, and set yourself up to make more informed business decisions. Tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the dynamic world of packaged food and beverage.

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