In this episode of The Business of Wellness, Jaclyn London, RD breaks down everything from Expo West 2025—the biggest trade show in natural and functional foods. From the latest wellness trends (dragon fruit, GLP-1 marketing, and caffeine + protein combos) to behind-the-scenes industry buzz (the influence of MAHA, the show's winners and losers) and updates to the FDA's proposed Front-of-Pack Nutrition Label (FOPNL), I’m giving you behind-the-scenes intel on the nutrition news you need to know about, the brands to keep an eye on, and the influencers and policy changes that are shaping the food industry today.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The top 13 trends shaping food and beverage in 2025The truth about front-of-pack nutrition labeling and why it’s (likely to be) a waste of time & resources Regenerative Agriculture Certified and the status of sustainability claimsHow brands are marketing to GLP-1 users—and why some of it is just hypeThe rise of dates, pulses, electrolytes, tropical fruit, protein everything, and more prebiotic sparkling watersWhy single-serve snacks and aluminum cans are taking over grocery aislesThe wildest moments from the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) panel and what it means for the future of food policyTimestamps00:00 Introduction to the Business of Wellness01:48 Expo West 2025 overview03:00 Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labeling panel & proposed policy12:51 Trends from Expo West 2025 - 13 trends to watch in wellness, CPG food & beverage; dietary supplements & personal care.21:52 Emerging ingredients and innovations29:43 The future of food marketing30:13 The nutritional value of dates33:03 Mochi mania: The new snack trend36:07 Mood and morality themes in food & beverage branding39:40 The rise of pulses and legumes42:46 Raw honey: A functional food rebrand44:30 Plant-based vs. animal-based products47:28 The Gell-Mann Amnesia Effect in nutrition media49:00 MAHA Updates: The MAHA panel, behind-the-scenes insights, updates in the RFK Jr. Agenda & the food industry's response thus far59:26 Expo West recap and closing thoughtsConnect with Jaclyn London, RDSubscribe to The Business of Wellness with Jaclyn London, RD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeFollow @jaclynlondonrd on Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok & XGet Jaclyn's Book, Dressing on the Side (and Other Diet Myths Debunked) on Amazon & Audible Support The Business of Wellness by sharing this episode and leave a 5-star rating & reviewVisit jaclynlondonrd.com to learn moreAbout Jaclyn London, RDJaclyn (Jackie) London is a Registered Dietitian (RD), New York State Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist (CDN), author, nutrition consultant, podcast host, and media spokesperson. She’s best known for her nutrition myth-busting content on social media & through her book, Dressing on the Side (and Other Diet Myths Debunked). She’s previously held leadership roles at consumer brands (Head of Nutrition & Wellness at Weight Watchers; Nutrition Director at Good Housekeeping), & brings her extensive experience in research, clinical nutrition, private practice, media & the corporate world to her relentless pursuit of building practical, accessible & science-based nutrition and wellness solutions that help consumers live healthier lives.