Michael Moss

Michael Moss is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist and author of the "New York Times" bestsellers "Hooked: Food, Free Will, and How the Food Giants Exploit Our Addictions" and "Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us." His work sheds light on the food industry's impact on health, safety, nutrition, politics, marketing, corporate interests, and individual empowerment concerning dietary choices. Moss has received numerous accolades, including the 2014 James Beard Foundation Book Award for Writing & Literature and the Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting in 2010 for his investigative work on contaminated meat. Additionally, he was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2006 and 1999 for his coverage on military safety and the financial influences in the nursing home sector, respectively.

Moss's career includes tenures at "The New York Times," where he focused significantly on the processed food industry, and earlier roles at "The Wall Street Journal," "New York Newsday," and "The Atlanta Journal-Constitution." He has also served as an adjunct professor at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. His presentations delve into how food companies manipulate consumer behavior and market their products. These talks are noted for their informative, engaging, and sometimes humorous delivery, offering actionable insights for audiences.

In 2015, Moss appeared in the documentary "That Sugar Film," which investigates the hidden sugars in foods marketed as healthy. He continues to explore critical issues in the food industry and is actively working on further publications and presentations that highlight smart marketing strategies and current journalism practices. His upcoming works and ongoing reporting aim to further educate the public on making informed food choices amidst pervasive marketing tactics.