Scientific misinformation has become a defining challenge of our time—fueling consumer confusion, eroding public trust, and influencing policy in ways that can undermine health outcomes and industry credibility. From nutrition myths and food additive fearmongering to unscientific claims from influential voices, food professionals now face an imperative to engage with science denial—not just ignore it. In this special live podcast recording from IFT FIRST 2025, Science communication experts Charlie Arnot and Veronica Jaramillo unpack why misinformation spreads, how it shapes public attitudes, and what the science community can do to push back.
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GUESTS
Charlie Arnot serves as CEO of the Center for Food Integrity, a nonprofit dedicated to building consumer trust in today's food system. He is recognized as a thought leader in food and agriculture and is highly regarded as both a writer and sought-after speaker who engages audiences across the globe. Charlie has decades of experience working in communications, public relations, and issues management within the food system. He is also the founder and president of Look East, an employee-owned consulting firm.
Veronica Jaramillo is a food scientist and passionate science communicator based in Montreal, Canada. Veronica is the cofounder of the Food Truth Project, an initiative that tackles misinformation on food, nutrition, agriculture, and wellness via workshops and social media, educating and empowering audiences while strengthening trust between government, industry, and consumers. She also contributes to Unbiased Science, a unique collective of experts across public health dedicated to transforming health, pharma, and medtech communications by bringing the latest data to life in the real world.
Omnivore Podcast
In each episode of Omnivore Presents: SciDish, listeners get a deeper dive into a single topic shaping the future of food. Hosted by the editors of Food Technology, together with IFT members and subject matter experts, SciDish brings you the science, insights, and real-world perspectives that drive innovation, solve complex challenges, and connect disciplines across the global food system.
