Int J Health Policy Manag December 2021 PMID 34634883

"Part of the Solution": Food Corporation Strategies for Regulatory Capture and Legitimacy.

Jennifer Lacy-Nichols, Owain Williams

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The discussions reflect a recognition of the food industry's strategic repositioning, with phrases like 'corporate power' and '#healthpolicy' underscoring concern over influence. The tone is more observational than critical or supportive, showing an awareness of the issues but limited in-depth analysis, which accounts for the moderate agreement and impact scores.

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The discussions generally acknowledge the strategies described but show mixed support or skepticism about the industry's actions.

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Moderate interest is evident, with mentions of corporate power and health policy but limited deep analysis.

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The emphasis on corporate influence and regulatory capture suggests the publication could influence public understanding and policy debates.

Abstract in brief

The food industry has historically used aggressive tactics to avoid regulation and criticism, but recently it has shifted toward framing itself as part of the solution to health issues through strategies like appeasement and partnerships.
The paper identifies three main components of this new approach: regulatory responses (incremental concessions), relationship building (partnerships with health and government actors), and market strategies (making products healthier to boost profits and improve image), all of which involve cooption and appeasement.
This repositioning has actually strengthened the food industry’s influence and profitability by creating a political environment where they appear to be helping solve health problems, thus maintaining and expanding their power rather than losing it.]

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