Deena Shanker

food for @business and @BW. on Bluesky a sharp cheddar. Jewish. send cute dog pics: [email protected]. opinions my own.

[Deena Shanker @deenashanker]

I am so excited to announce the launch of my NEW COLUMN! The first installment of Extra Salt is about how Big Food is dealing with the “ultraprocessed foods” label: shrugging it off, saying the processing is actually good, and, of course, selling more.

https://t.co/5zt7DipeN3

[Deena Shanker @deenashanker]

MY LATEST: Taco Bell is killing it right now, even as McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Pizza Hut etc etc all struggle. The key? Non-stop new limited time offers, crispy chicken, and keeping everything cheap cheap cheap.

(Gift link!)

https://t.co/VMfgsolbD6

[Deena Shanker @deenashanker]

The MAHA-GOP alliance was always an odd one: One side wants more regulation, the other is seemingly allergic to it. Now, we're seeing where the fault line of this partnership might be: pesticides.

My latest with @rachelcohrs

(gift link!)

https://t.co/MliEGlThJt

[Rachel Cohrs Zhang @rachelcohrs]

Ten lines tucked at the end of a 200-page spending bill has some MAHA Moms threatening to defect from the GOP. Pesticide policy is a pain point that has pitted some of RFK Jr.'s supporters against congressional Republicans. w/ @deenashanker for @BW https://t.co/owFYxl3EwG

[Deena Shanker @deenashanker]

as the House takes up this so-called Big Beautiful Bill, a reminder that Republican members of Congress are deciding whether low-income Americans, including their own constituents, should be able to feed themselves and their children.

gift link:

https://t.co/x4jiochz29

[Anne Riley Moffat @A_Riley17]

More than 40 million people relied on SNAP food assistance in 2024. Many are in red districts represented by legislators who support gutting the aid https://t.co/oEXRrdFJvD @BW @deenashanker #taxbill

[Deena Shanker @deenashanker]

This is probably the most important column I've written since I started Extra Salt. I hope you'll give it a read.

[Deena Shanker @deenashanker]

More than 40 million people relied on SNAP food assistance in 2024. Many are in red districts represented by legislators who support gutting the aid https://t.co/WKv6KXOsPw

[Deena Shanker @deenashanker]

More than 40 million people relied on SNAP food assistance in 2024. Many are in red districts represented by legislators who support gutting the aid https://t.co/WKv6KXOsPw

[Deena Shanker @deenashanker]

@kaleekreider Thank you!!

[Deena Shanker @deenashanker]

I am looking to speak to MAHA voters - please DM me if that’s you!

[Deena Shanker @deenashanker]

Dum Dums says it will keep its artificial dyes

(gift link)

https://t.co/3kvBTEGrWX

[Deena Shanker @deenashanker]

What's all protein, perfect for GLP-1ers and can be eaten while walking and with one hand?

Chomps, one of the fastest-growing food brands in the US, is nearing $1 billion in sales. How big can it get if it just churns out more meat sticks?

(gift link!)

https://t.co/cyijppEJal

[Deena Shanker @deenashanker]

allow me to introduce you to the latest beverage trend: healthy-ish soda. so many brands, so many flavors, so many opportunities to say, you know what, this one is NOT my fave, but this one is good.

https://t.co/5OEkpxb1By

[Michael Grunwald @MikeGrunwald]

Fun burrito fact I learned while reporting on plant-based nudges: A study found that when a cafeteria served burritos with 1.5 scoops of meat instead of 2, almost no diners noticed. But when it only served 1 scoop, half the diners asked for a second scoop!

[Deena Shanker @deenashanker]

when people are so scared of what's coming, they stop buying burritos... Chipotle sees first quarterly sales drop in almost five years (gift link)

https://t.co/S3Nm013iMw

[Deena Shanker @deenashanker]

Dr. Hall leaving NIH is a huge blow to nutrition science. (Gift link)

https://t.co/V2yLjdGTlJ

[Deena Shanker @deenashanker]

I know we're all thinking about tariffs right now, but have you considered... space junk?

https://t.co/aEiXlgKcQg

[Deena Shanker @deenashanker]

PepsiCo is working to get artificial dyes out of 8 more brands within the next year.
(Gift link!)

https://t.co/X4S38Iv5PF

[Vani Hari @thefoodbabe]

We took on Kellogg’s and it made the whole industry wake up. Red #3 finally got banned. 26 States have legislation to ban/regulate artificial dyes. And now, the biggest food company of all Pepsi Co has just announced 8 brands are removing artificial food dyes under their portfolio. #FoodBabeArmy

[Katia Porzecanski @KatiaPorzo]

The story of one PepsiCo worker taken hostage in the Oct. 7 attack shows the difficult situations global companies are navigating as the war in the Middle East drags into its second year. by @deenashanker
https://t.co/hY53ASvhvP via @business

[Scott Lincicome @scottlincicome]

Enjoy your fruit & vegetable tax, everyone.