Ultraprocessed Foods

In legal first, WK Kellogg Co. signs agreement with Texas attorney general to remove artificial dyes from cereals

Cereal maker WK Kellogg Co. signed a legal agreement with the Texas attorney general’s office to remove artificial dyes from its cereals by the end of 2027. In April, Texas opened an investigation into the cereal company, alleging it violated consumer protection law by failing to fulfill a pledge made in 2016 to remove artificial […]

California lawmakers pass first-in-nation bill to protect kids from harmful ultra-processed foods in schools

The California Legislature recently took a historic step to protect children’s health by passing a trailblazing bill to legally define ultra-processed food, or UPF, and phase out some UPF from public school meals. Assembly Bill 1264, introduced by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino), received overwhelming bipartisan support from legislators in the Assembly and Senate. The Environmental Working Group […]

Non-Ultraprocessed Foods verification is coming

The Non-GMO Project recently announced that 16 major food brands have joined its pilot program to develop the industry’s first comprehensive Non-Ultraprocessed Foods (Non-UPF) Verification. More than 200 brands have expressed interest in the certification, signaling industry momentum to address ultraprocessed foods. UPFs now comprise over half of calories consumed in Western countries. Awareness of the […]

The merits of seed oils are under scrutiny

A recent study by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) demonstrated consumers’ confusion around seed oils. “In recent years, the topic of seed oils has become somewhat controversial with many media headlines,” said Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, IFIC’s president and COO. “Despite their prevalence … consumer awareness of seed oils varies.” According to the study, at […]