In November 2025, a group of the world’s leading experts on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) came together to review the latest ...

They're everywhere in our cupboards, fridges and supermarket shelves. Convenient, cheap and often very attractive, ultra-processed foods are now part of the daily diet of millions of people. But ...

Honestly, something pretty huge is happening right now. We're watching millions of people simultaneously pulling away from ...

The new dietary guidelines call for prioritizing high-quality protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

Discover the differences between processed and ultra-processed foods and their impact on health in this informative guide to making better dietary choices.

In December, researchers from France published their findings in the medical journal The Lancet Regional Health after ...

Awareness of ultra-processed foods is growing, but new research from the International Food Information Council finds consumers lack shared definitions — creating confusion and opportunity for food ...

California is beginning to phase out what it deems the most problematic ultra-processed foods from its school breakfast and lunch menus. The law, signed this week by Gov. Gavin Newsom, is the first in ...

Manufacturers often add salt to processed foods in order to prolong shelf life.

Processed foods aren’t necessarily evil. They reduce food waste in some parts by using more of the commodities in question.

Not all ultra-processed foods are inherently evil. A nutrition researcher says to choose options low in sugar and sodium and ...