Even in a Whole Foods grocery store, most products will still be processed.

KANSAS CITY — The pending definition of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be one of the most consequential regulatory developments the food and beverage industry has faced since the passage of the Food ...

California bill AB 2244, from Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel, would let manufacturers label products as non-ultra-processed foods. Chef Andrew Gruel takes issue with a "subjective stamp." ...

Despite its widespread use, "ultra-processed" food does not have a universal definition. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he’d like to define it by April. So far, ...

The federal government wants business and industry to offer information about processed foods so a national definition of such foods can be formulated. In a formal Request for Information, the ...

According to the FDA, around 70% of packaged food products in the US are considered ultra-processed, and 60% of calories consumed by children are from these foods. HealthDay News — The US Department ...

HHS, USDA, and FDA launch formal effort to create a national definition for ultra-processed foods. Officials say a clear definition is crucial to combat chronic disease and improve public health.

DALLAS — The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement is poised to impact the snack landscape significantly. As a highly ...

Ultra-processed foods and research into their health effects has gained attention in recent years. Yet despite growing interest, confusion—and even controversy—remains about how these foods fit into a ...

Certification would open in 2028 and would require renewal every three years.