American Food Heroes 2017
In its latest issue, EatingWell revealed its inaugural American Food Heroes awards.The awards honor ten individuals tackling the biggest food, sustainability, and nutrition issues of today. From shepherding greater transparency in food labeling to bringing America's family farms back to life, the winners are leading the way for positive changes in and around the food industry.
2017's ten winners are:
- José Andrés, Chef and Owner, ThinkFood Group
- Lee DeHaan, Lead Scientist, Kernza Domestication Program, The Land Institute
- Tim Joseph, Founding Farmer & CEO, Maple Hill Creamery
- Bob Moore, Founder, President & CEO, Bob's Red Mill
- Denise Morrison, President & CEO, Campbell Soup Company
- Ron Shaich, CEO, Panera Bread
- Lindsey Shute, Co-Founder & Executive Director, National Young Farmers Coalition
- Bren Smith, Executive Director of GreenWave and owner of Thimble Island Ocean Farm
- Betti Wiggins, Office of Nutrition Services, Houston Independent School District
- Margo Wootan, Director of Nutrition Policy, Center for Science in the Public Interest
To read more about the winners, visit www.EatingWell.com and pick-up the latest issue of EatingWell on newsstands now.
