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Danone supports Food is Life, Food is Health summit
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Monday, 13 July, 2026, 12 : 00 PM [IST]
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New York & Colorado, USA
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Guided by its mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, Danone USA participated in the inaugural Food is Life, Food is Health summit. Held at The Culinary Institute of America at Copia in Napa, California, the summit convened healthcare and culinary professionals to explore how food, nutrition, and cooking can support healthier lives and a healthier planet.
Serving as a founding exhibitor reflected the company's long-standing focus on science-backed nutrition, public health, and practical education. The company's participation is part of a two-year commitment to support science-based nutrition education and resources for healthcare and culinary professionals. The summit offered an opportunity to engage directly with healthcare professionals, registered dietitians, chefs, culinary educators, and foodservice leaders who are helping translate nutrition science into everyday food choices, clinical guidance, and community-based education.
"Food is Life, Food is Health was created to spark meaningful dialogue across disciplines and explore how food can play a stronger role in supporting health and wellbeing. The support of founding exhibitors, like Danone, helped facilitate that exchange and the broader goal of turning ideas from the meeting into continued learning and conversation," said, Kristen Rasmussen, MS, RDN, programme director, Food is Life, Food is Health, and assistant director, Health & Sustainability Programmes, The Culinary Institute of America.
Through on-site educational activities designed to translate nutrition science into practical engagement, the company: Highlighted the role of yogurt consumption in type 2 diabetes risk reduction; Provided educational resources, including The Flexible Eating Guide for Diabetes Management and Risk Reduction, for healthcare and culinary professionals; Shared menu inspiration showing how nutrient-dense foods, including yogurt, can be both nutritious and delicious.
The summit reflects a broader commitment to educating communities and expanding access to nutritious foods. According to US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),75% of US adults – three in four – are living with at least one diet-related chronic health condition. With a portfolio of nutrient-dense products across yogurt, beverages and plant-based options, the company views nutrition education as an important way to help people better understand how their food choices can support long-term health and healthier communities.
Amanda Blechman, RD, director of nutrition and scientific affairs at Danone USA, said, "Food is Life, Food is Health brought together exactly the kind of diverse expertise we believe is needed to turn nutrition science into practical action that can help support the health of all Americans. For Danone, supporting this summit reflects our mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible – including through science-based nutrition education on important topics such as yogurt's role in type 2 diabetes risk reduction."
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