‘Make America Healthy Again’ storms onto the biggest sports media stage in America with a warning from Mike Tyson: ‘Processed food kills.’ foodfix.co/mike-tyson-u...

Kennedy’s MAHA tour goes to Nashville on the heels of a fight over pesticides. Consumer Brands Association touts economic heft in new ads. Food safety caucus to hold formula event. Plus, Tom Vilsack has a podcast. foodfix.co/robert-f-ken...

On this week's episode of Forked, @hbottemiller.bsky.social and Theodore Ross chat with author and social media influencer Vani Hari, aka Food Babe, on MAHA’s next moves, midterm elections and much more! Listen here: thefern.org/podcasts/for...

There’s fresh debate about whether leaning into MAHA could help the GOP fare better in the midterm elections. What does the polling say? foodfix.co/republicans-...

We now have FDA’s roadmap for 2026. It could be a very busy year. Plus, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins hints school meals changes are coming. foodfix.co/fda-signals-...

Democrats are dunking on Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for suggesting you can put together a healthy meal for a couple bucks. She’s not wrong — but her comments have still struck a nerve. foodfix.co/brooke-rolli...

The internet discourse on whole milk has taken an odd turn. MAHA backs Cassidy challenger. Plus, Democrats seize on Rollins’ ‘one piece of broccoli’ remarks. foodfix.co/why-whole-mi...

A guide to recent claims made by Trump administration officials about the dietary guidelines and more — let’s break down what’s true and what’s not. foodfix.co/the-trump-ad...

It’s 2026, and Forked from @thefern.org is back! In the new episode, @hbottemiller.bsky.social and Theodore Ross make predictions for what's to come in the second year of life in the MAHA moment. Listen to the full episode here: thefern.org/podcast/fork...

A rundown of all the latest reactions to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Plus, USDA threatens to withhold SNAP in Minnesota. foodfix.co/experts-diss...

The Trump administration says it wants to reset nutrition in America. Flipping the food pyramid upside down is the easy part. What comes next is what matters. foodfix.co/making-sense...

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Wednesday that the Trump administration will make federal nutrition programs follow updated dietary guidelines. foodfix.co/trump-admini...

Breaking news: The Trump administration today unveiled a new inverted food pyramid to communicate the dietary guidelines to consumers. foodfix.co/trump-admini...

A rundown of everything I know (so far) about the long-awaited Dietary Guidelines for Americans set to be unveiled this week. Plus, USDA quietly releases the final food insecurity numbers. foodfix.co/an-early-loo...

A year into MAHA, polls continue to find bipartisan backing for the movement’s food ideas. Senate health chairman presses ByHeart over botulism outbreak. Plus, a new era for weight loss meds. foodfix.co/maha-food-ag...

Why the Trump administration’s revamp of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is likely to spark chaos — and perhaps a new era for nutrition advice. foodfix.co/what-to-expe...

Whole milk is back. The latest on the MAHA-EPA drama. Plus, FDA warns retailers for not pulling recalled ByHeart formula quickly. foodfix.co/whole-milk-o...

Make sure to check out the newest episode of Forked! Hosts @hbottemiller.bsky.social and Theodore Ross chat with @eathere2.bsky.social, host of the What You’re Eating podcast! They discuss if MAHA is a political movement, its longevity, and if it's doing any good! thefern.org/podcast/fork...

In the coming months, many states are planning to restrict what foods and beverages can be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. It’s a big change – and it could be chaotic. foodfix.co/snap-restric...

The Department of Health and Human Services suggests consumers should avoid ultra-processed foods on social media. Plus, MAHA faces political test with pesticide backlash. foodfix.co/hhs-uses-mem...

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is threatening to pull federal funding from several Democratic states for not turning over sensitive SNAP recipient data. What’s at stake: state administrative funds, not SNAP benefits. foodfix.co/usda-threate...

San Francisco is going after the food industry in court. GRAS reform on the move. The latest on the infant botulism outbreak. Democratic attorneys general sue Trump administration over SNAP eligibility. foodfix.co/san-francisc...

A new series of papers in The Lancet highlight the global threat of ultra-processed diets, raising fresh questions about what the U.S. government plans to do about it. foodfix.co/scientists-c...

In this episode of Forked from @thefern.org, hosts @hbottemiller.bsky.social and Theodore Ross discuss whether MAHA momentum can translate into actual policy change...recorded live for the first time from DC! Listen here: thefern.org/podcast/live...

The feds are preparing to release new dietary guidelines next month, per RFK Jr. After shutdown, Brooke Rollins says all SNAP participants must re-apply. Really? Plus, White House chief of staff takes heat from MAHA. foodfix.co/rfk-jr-says-...

Reporters weren't allowed inside the MAHA summit in Washington this week. Here’s what I learned anyway. foodfix.co/four-takeawa...

Some states have paid out full SNAP benefits, some have paid partial benefits, while others remain in limbo amid a flurry of court actions. Feds investigate infant botulism outbreak. Plus, a rundown of who’s speaking at the MAHA summit in Washington this week. foodfix.co/snap-still-u...

Yesterday's newsletter featured a handy spreadsheet that compiles each state's statement on the current status of SNAP and when money would be distributed. Please note that the situation is changing quickly! You can access the document here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

A breakdown of where things stand with November SNAP benefits after a chaotic week. foodfix.co/millions-of-...

Breaking: How intense pressure from the "Make America Healthy Again" movement is playing out on Capitol Hill. foodfix.co/maha-wins-ro...

On this episode of Forked, hosts @hbottemiller.bsky.social and Theodore Ross discuss how the government shutdown is pushing SNAP toward a fiscal cliff. Can Congress save it? (Note: This episode was recorded before funding for SNAP benefits lapsed.) Listen here: thefern.org/podcast/will...

ICYMI: On November 11, there will be a live taping of Forked in D.C.! Interest has been high, and the event is at capacity, but you can sign up for the waitlist here! www.eventbrite.com/e/forked-pod...

Millions of Americans remain in limbo as federal and state officials scramble to sort out partial SNAP benefits for November. Key USDA appointees advance in the Senate. Plus, SNAP households’ shopping habits mirror those of non-SNAP households. foodfix.co/timing-tbd-f...

Breaking: The Agriculture Department plans to use emergency funds to cover 50 percent of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program allotments this month, according to a court filing Monday. foodfix.co/breaking-usd...

At the eleventh hour, federal courts have said USDA must use contingency funds to at least partially fund benefits for November. What’s next? foodfix.co/courts-tell-...

Before Friday's newsletter, you can the latest episode of Forked from hosts @hbottemiller.bsky.social and Theodore Ross. The pair discusses how many CDC employees were actually let go in recent rounds of layoffs and firings. Listen here: t.co/8mIIs4Bgez

There is zero sign that Congress or the Trump administration are going to step in to fund November SNAP benefits. States are scrambling to get ready. Plus, preemption opponents get organized. foodfix.co/washington-s...

Tens of millions of Americans are about to lose their grocery benefits as Washington remains locked in a shutdown fight. This is really bad. foodfix.co/the-shutdown...

The food industry is launching a new campaign aimed at trying to put Washington back in charge of food policy. We have all the details. foodfix.co/welcome-to-t...

The Trump administration has prepared to weather a shutdown for a long time, but SNAP benefits for November are at risk as the dysfunction in Washington continues. foodfix.co/why-snap-ben...

Core CDC functions threatened by mass layoffs during the government shutdown. Plus, MAHA is setting its sights on next year’s midterms. foodfix.co/making-sense...

Before tomorrow's edition, catch up on the newest episode of Forked from @thefern.org, a special collaboration with Unconfined's hosts @tomphilpott.bsky.social and @christinegrillo.bsky.social!

Food Fix will be taking a break Friday, but before next week, check out a special episode of Forked! From @thefern.org and in collaboration with Johns Hopkins' @livablefuture.bsky.social, hosts @hbottemiller.bsky.social and Theodore Ross team up with @tomphilpott.bsky.social to chat (1/2)

Industry files suit against West Virginia’s ban on synthetic colors. Advocates slam timeline for SNAP changes. RFK Jr. ally touts controversial GRAS petition. Oh, also, the government is still shut down. foodfix.co/synthetic-co...

Washington keeps finding new levels of dysfunction. What are we supposed to make of this chaos? foodfix.co/what-a-gover...

Why our agriculture secretary sees growing demand for beef (and whole milk) even amid high prices. Ben Carson dings processed foods, touting SNAP stocking rule. Plus, a new documentary turns up the heat on Big Food. foodfix.co/booming-beef...

Why is the U.S. splitting from the rest of the world on tackling chronic diseases? foodfix.co/too-much-and...

Before Friday's edition, listen to a new episode of Forked from @hbottemiller.bsky.social and Theodore Ross at @thefern.org! The two discuss the MAHA commission's report that does little to address pesticide use and generally avoids sugar. What will the MAHA base think? thefern.org/podcast/how-...

The Trump administration has decided to scrap the government’s decades-old system for measuring food insecurity. A new book adds fresh buzz to the ultra-processed foods debate. foodfix.co/advocates-ra...

Coming up with a definition for ultra-processed foods is high-stakes, and harder than it sounds. foodfix.co/what-counts-...