School Nutrition Directors Seek Resources to Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods in Meals Survey data released by the School Nutrition Association reveals that a majority of school nutrition directors are in need of additional resources such as funding, menu development, culinary training,…
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Sean McBride, the founder of DSM Strategic Communications and former executive vice president of the Grocery Manufacturers Association (now the Consumer Brands Association), shares his insights on the recent lawsuit filed by the City of San Francisco against packaged food…
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San Francisco City Attorney Files Lawsuit Against Ultraprocessed Food Manufacturers San Francisco’s city attorney has taken a groundbreaking step by filing a lawsuit against major ultraprocessed food manufacturers such as Kraft Heinz and Coca-Cola. The lawsuit alleges that these companies…
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Exciting News in the Food Industry: A leading nutrition nonprofit has introduced the first-ever certification in the United States for food companies to showcase their products as non-ultraprocessed. The Non-UPF Program, which was unveiled at the end of 2024, announced…
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California Implements Ban on Ultraprocessed Foods in School Meals California recently passed legislation that will ban certain ultraprocessed foods from school meals, marking the first legal definition of the term in the United States. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the law,…
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Key Takeaways: An in-depth report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that ultra-processed foods, such as salty snacks and frozen meals, account for over half of the daily calories consumed by Americans. However, there has been a…
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A recent report from the Trump administration has highlighted chemicals in ultraprocessed ingredients and the environment as major contributors to the rise in chronic diseases. This could potentially lead to changes in how certain foods are regulated. The report, released…
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Dive Brief: The Non-GMO Project recently introduced a new label called Non-UPF Verified, which signifies foods without ultra-processed ingredients. A survey conducted by the organization revealed that 85% of consumers are interested in avoiding ultra-processed foods, citing challenges in making…