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Nestlé CEO Backs Packaged Food as Kennedy’s Health Policies Loom. Nestlé CEO Laurent Freixe defended packaged food, emphasizing its role in providing safe nutrition and reducing waste amid growing scrutiny. His comments came as the U.S. Senate moved closer to confirming Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Donald Trump. If confirmed, Kennedy will oversee key health agencies, including the FDA and CDC, despite previously criticizing processed food and advocating for a healthier America. Kennedy, during his own presidential campaign, had singled out Kellogg’s Fruit Loops cereal as an example of unhealthy food choices. Nestlé, the world’s largest packaged food company, produces everything from KitKat and Nescafé to Maggi noodles and Purina pet food. Freixe acknowledged the importance of the U.S. market and said Nestlé was closely monitoring the situation regarding Kennedy’s policy stance. He defended packaged foods, saying they help preserve food quality, prevent waste, and contribute to food security by reducing the risk of foodborne diseases. Despite potential regulatory challenges, Freixe stated Nestlé aligns with Kennedy’s broader focus on nutrition, promoting diverse and nutrient-rich diets. Nestlé’s leadership maintains that packaged foods remain essential for global food security, despite increasing health-conscious consumer trends and regulatory pressures.
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