IFT To Host Discussion on MAHA Strategy Recommendations

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) will host an interactive discussion on the release of the Trump Administration’s MAHA Commission’s recent strategy recommendations. The event will be open to the public, accessible online, and held on Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 1 to 2 pm CDT.

The event will address the recommendations and strategy approach from the report, as well as potential ramifications for the food system and food companies. The discussion will be moderated by Janet Helm, a registered dietitian nutritionist, and will cover topics such as synthetic colors, GRAS (generally recognized as safe) chemicals, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines, and ultra-processed foods.

“At IFT, we believe it’s essential to create space for important, and sometimes challenging, conversations about the future of our food system,” said Christie Tarantino-Dean, CEO of IFT. “We saw an incredible amount of interest in the MAHA report and related topics during IFT First, and this community conversation is one of the ways we’re continuing to engage the community, share science-based insights, and provide resources that help people navigate change. This is what IFT does best: bringing together diverse voices to talk about impact, learn from one another, and move forward, together.”

IFT has created resources and educational tools to help the food industry understand the health implications and challenges associated with MAHA recommendations, including blogs on the original MAHA report, reformulating with natural colors, and nutrition policy.

Earlier this year, IFT also hosted events such as editorial webinars on ultra-processed foods; fat, salt, and sugar reduction; and scientific sessions from the most recent IFT First event on topics like food additives and the Make America Healthy Again movement.