Helena Bottemiller Evich

Helena Bottemiller Evich, founder of Food Fix and former Politico reporter, built a sustainable subscription food-policy newsletter. She discusses leaving legacy media to launch a paid model, pricing and conversion guesswork, balancing simplicity versus scaling, optionality between lifestyle business or expansion, and how to adapt reporting and operations for growth.

Helena Bottemiller-Evich, founder of the Food Fix newsletter and agricultural policy reporter, breaks down the MAHA uproar over Trump’s glyphosate order. She explains why glyphosate matters to MAHA. She outlines the science debate and a retracted safety study. She unpacks Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s surprising stance and what the spat could mean for politics and agricultural policy.

Helena Bottemiller Evich, a food policy reporter and founder of the Food Fix newsletter, teams up with Marion Nestle, a food policy scholar and author, to dive into sustainable food systems. They discuss MAHA's mixed impact on dietary guidelines and the need for stronger regulation versus wellness PR. The duo explores the gaps in pesticide policy, the prospects of a bipartisan Farm Bill, and the shifting landscape of consumer behavior driven by wellness trends. Nestle advocates for impactful actions like marketing restrictions to improve child health.

Karen E. Fisher, a Professor at the University of Washington, shares heartfelt Ramadan stories from the Zaatari refugee camp, emphasizing communal cooking amid challenges. Helena Bottemiller Evich explores fresh shifts in U.S. food policy, including the transformative Maha movement. Dr. Christopher Gardener discusses the myths surrounding seed oils, providing insights about their dietary impact. Caroline Eden reflects on her culinary travels, revealing how food connects to culture and memory, and illustrates the importance of kitchen stories across different landscapes.

Helena Bottemiller Evich, a Politico reporter specializing in food and agriculture, sheds light on the paradox of American farming today. She discusses why farmers are forced to destroy crops even as food banks face overwhelming demand. The conversation delves into the intricate disruptions of the food supply chain, the ethical dilemmas in livestock management, and the urgent need for innovative solutions to connect surplus production with hungry families. It's a striking reflection on food insecurity amidst plenty.