This outstanding annual event brought together influential leaders and innovators to engage in conversations about key issues surrounding food systems, health, and sustainability.
On March 13, 2025, Joi Chevalier, Founder and CEO, The Cook’s Nook; Roy Steiner, Senior Vice President for the Food Initiative, The Rockefeller Foundation; and Brandon Lombardi, Chief Sustainability Officer, Sprouts Farmers Market led a compelling discussion on the important topic of “Food Is Medicine”. The conversation was moderated by Danielle Nierenberg, President, Food Tank.
Food is Medicine initiatives are crucial in promoting overall health and preventing chronic diseases. By focusing on the nutritional value of food, these programs emphasize how healthy, whole foods can support the body’s natural healing processes, improve immune function, and manage conditions like diabetes, renal and heart health. Integrating food as a therapeutic tool empowers individuals to take control of their health through diet, potentially reducing reliance on medication and lowering healthcare costs. Food is Medicine initiatives highlight the connection between what we eat and how it affects our long-term well-being.
If you missed the event, click the link below to watch the panel discussion.
