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Dive Brief: Twenty-five states and Washington, D.C., have filed a lawsuit against the USDA for suspending SNAP benefits during the government shutdown. The coalition argues that the USDA’s refusal to issue November SNAP payments violates federal law. This suspension could…

In a move to combat the growing momentum of U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s campaign against ultraprocessed foods and artificial dyes in various states, major food and beverage companies such as Coca-Cola, Kraft Heinz, General Mills, and Nestlé have…

Key Highlights: The Trump administration has granted requests from six more states to restrict the purchase of sugary snacks and beverages using food assistance benefits, aiming to end the “subsidization of popular types of junk food.” With twelve states now…

A leaked draft budget document reveals the Trump administration’s plan to significantly reduce funding to the Department of Health and Human Services, including substantial cuts to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These cuts would entail shifting the responsibility of…

Key Points: Republican-led states are proposing bans on using government food assistance benefits to purchase candy and soda, sparking backlash from industry giants who argue that it won’t improve health outcomes and would be challenging for grocers to implement. Arkansas,…