Upcoming event: the FoodNavigator-USA Summit: Food for Kids, Chicago 12-14 Nov 2018
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It’s time to stop blaming parents and accept that the food environment has to change such that the healthy option is the default option, if we are going to improve kids’ diets, said @MargoWootan @CSPI at the #FOODFORKIDS summit #FFK18 in Chicago last week bit.ly/2BhY53F
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It’s a wrap! Thanks to @FoodVisionEvent for a high-energy and highly engaging Summit! #FFK18 foodnavigatorusasummit.com/ – at Chicago, IL
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Thankful for the opportunity to lead the discussion! So many great minds in the room. So much opportunity to affect change. Let’s do this. #FFK18
Have you decided who's round-table lunch you'll be joining? @Cargill, @DSMNutrition, @chgofood, @SquareBabyFood, @AmarisBradley, @foodscapefinds
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Formula for success in kid-friendly healthy food = our chefs listen to kids @RevolutionFoods #FFK18
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Thanks @FoodNavigatorUS for bringing us together @FoodVisionEvent — 3 days of insights, innovation & collaboration around Kids Nutrition! #FFK18
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Improving our food is the only way to provide consumers with more choices! Let’s not forget that WHO said processed meat is carcinogenic in 2015 😧 Way to go @SeattleFoodTech for pushing the veggie nugget and making it yummy and affordable! #FFK18
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There is an enormous amount of growth happening in low-calorie and zero-calorie beverages and a real sensitivity to sugar and artificial sweeteners. “Water is taking over the soft drinks industry,” shares @Euromonitor head of soft drinks, Howard Telford. #FFK18
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In 2018, @McDonalds took the cheeseburger and chocolate milk (but still available upon request) off the Happy Meal menu board making 100% of Happy Meals under 600 calories. #FFK18
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Get away from just the 'what' in your marketing, and better communicate the 'why' to consumers to help build brand awareness, says @FredxHart at #FFK18
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Such a delight to hear how Diane with @Healthfare4kid is making more nutritious meals available to children at restaurants and through food service. #FFK18
Day 3 of FOOD FOR KIDS - We’re off! @ECrawfordwrites sits down with President of @HealthyFare4Kid Diane Schmidt to talk about what we can do to improve kids menu options. #FFK18
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At @FoodNavigatorUS' #FFK18 @EWatsonWrites asks a panel of experts if kids are choosing healthy beverages and if not how to encourage them to do so.
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Great day 2 at #FFK18 conf! A few key stats:
-45% of US babies are born into poverty (<$45K for family of 4)
-WIC is making huge headway in approving organic (now eligible for 44%) and @HappyFamily is leading charge with our jars approved for 37% of families! @FoodNavigatorUS
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How @McDonalds is improving kids options:
1 Offer balanced meals
2 Simplify ingredients
3 Be transparent w Happy Meal Nutrition Info
4 Market responsibly
5 Leverage innovative marketing to help increase purchase of foods and drinks w recommended food groups in Happy Meals #FFK18
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A key mantra to build a successful brand is to challenge the category, but not the consumer, says @FredxHart at @FoodNavigatorUS' #FFK18 summit in Chicago
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Who do consumers trust? 76% of consumers put trust in dietitians and nutritionists vs. 38% placing trust in government standards. #FFK18
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Telling kids HOW fruits and veggies and vitamins are beneficial (helps you see in the dark! builds strong muscles!) is a great way to build their excitement about healthy products says Simon Thorneycroft at #FFK18
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Our Senior Director of Partnerships, @AmarisBradley, chats away with fellow attendees as a Table Topic Leader at #FFK18!
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Free from isn’t an opportunity for food makers, it’s a responsibility. It is for them. The babies and kids. From a worried mom of a 3rd grader with a peanut allergy: Bravo to you @EnjoyLifeCMO! ❤️BRB while I go buy @enjoylifefoods #FFK18
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French entrepreneur & CEO @KidfreshFoods Cohen talks about meeting kids where they are. Their needs are different than adults. "They need fat. But it's about the right nutritional balance." @FoodNavigatorUS #FFK18