Speaking Engagement April 28–29, 2026

ACI 10th Advanced Summit on Food Law Regulation, Compliance, and Litigation

Event Detail
Samuel D. Jockel, Angela M. Spivey
April 28–29, 2026
Hilton Chicago
Chicago, IL

Sam Jockel and Angela Spivey will speak during the April 28 session “The MAHA Report and Its Ripple Effect: Dietary Guidelines, Policy, and Industry Implications” at 4:15 p.m. during this conference hosted by the American Conference Institute (ACI).

Discover how the MAHA Report is transforming America's nutrition landscape. This session dives into the MAHA Report and its connection to the latest changes to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), explores the ripple effects on federal nutrition programs, and reveals what these shifts mean for food manufacturers, retailers, and vulnerable communities.

  • Examining changes in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) linked to the MAHA movement which emphases whole foods, increased saturated fats, and the reduction of ultra-processed foods and seed oils
    • Analyzing how food manufacturers may change their business strategies to focus on health brands more than others
  • Exploring the impact on federal nutrition assistance programs (i.e., SNAP, school lunch, etc.), including soda restrictions and retail waivers
    • Addressing new opportunities for food manufacturers who align with MAHA priorities to join National School Lunch Programs
  • Identifying implications for industry, retailers, and vulnerable communities as policies to reshape product development, marketing, and access to healthy foods
  • Outlining key regulatory compliance requirements and litigation risks for industry stakeholders
    • Delivering takeaways that equip companies to stay prepared for these shifts
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