308: Social Media, Food Science & the Food Industry: Getting from Fear to Facts – Hydroxide

About this episode

This episode explores the impact of social media on perceptions of food science and the food industry, addressing misinformation and promoting evidence-based communication.

Full shownotes, transcript, and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/ 308 From viral reels warning about 'chemicals in your food' to influencers claiming the food industry is hiding the truth, social media is full of strong opinions about what we eat. But how much of this messaging is grounded in real science, and how much is driven by fear, confusion, or misinformation? In this episode, we're diving into how food, food science, and the food industry are portrayed online and hearing from an expert who's working to bring clarity, context, and credibility back to the conversation. Tune in to this episode to learn about: the raw milk recall from Ballerina Farm the David Bar controversy how some companies are profiting off your fears of the food industry how and why misinformation spreads on social media how credible experts can address misinformation online how to approach mythbusting without amplifying myths promoting evidence-based, accurate info in a clear and relatable manner handling haters effectively on social media short form vs. long form online content what changes in the food industry may improve food science communications resources for health professionals and the…

People in this episode

Host: Melissa Joy Dobbins

Topics covered

• social media
• food science
• food industry
• misinformation
• mythbusting
• evidence-based information

Keywords

• food safety
• raw milk recall
• food myths
• social media influence
• health professionals
• food communication

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ballerina Farm, David Bar

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