Myth Busting Misinformation: How to Counter Science Denial

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Omnivore

Episode Description

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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Featured Guests

Charlie Arnot CEO of The Center for Food Integrity

Charlie Arnot is the CEO of The Center for Food Integrity, a nonprofit organization that applies research, strategic insights, and best practices to build consumer trust in the global food system. He is also the founder and president of Look East, an employee-owned consulting firm. Prior to his work as a communications consultant, he was an award-winning journalist.
Veronica Jaramillo Food scientist

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.

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