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What’s Next for Ultraprocessed Foods? As the FDA delays its highly anticipated definition of ultraprocessed foods, the spotlight is now on Congress to take action. The FDA recently postponed the release of its definition of ultraprocessed foods, opting instead to…

Important Court Ruling: Ultrarefined Foods Must Disclose GMO Ingredients Recent ruling mandates that chips, sodas, and other highly refined products must disclose GMO ingredients, overturning USDA exemption. Companies can no longer use QR codes alone for disclosure, requiring a rewrite…

Important Update on Lawsuits Against Packaged Food Giants Recently, major packaged food companies such as Kraft Heinz and PepsiCo have found themselves embroiled in a consumer lawsuit alleging that their products are intentionally designed to be addictive. The lawsuit, filed…

The Trump Administration to Review Safety of Ultraprocessed Ingredients Health and Human Service Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the Trump administration is gearing up to take action on a petition calling for a review of the safety of…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…