Donyel B. Barber, Director of Equity Initiatives, recently spoke at the National Food as Medicine conference in Chicago. This summit aims to unite senior leaders from the food and beverage industry and healthcare sectors to address pressing challenges.
Key discussions at the conference focused on transitioning from research to actionable steps, scaling Food as Medicine initiatives through strategic partnerships, and advancing innovative programs. The event serves was a collaborative platform for leaders from consumer-packaged goods (CPG), retail, healthcare payers and providers, innovative food companies, investors, and nonprofits. Together, they work on developing effective solutions to promote Food as Medicine approaches.
