Kennedy Jr. has promised that by April, the federal government will issue a definition of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) as ...

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We are constantly told to watch out for the health risks of eating ultra-processed food, but should you be worried every time you sit down for a meal? Sam Wong takes a look at the evidence ...

From frozen pizza to lactose-free milk, food processing takes many forms. Here’s how to tell when it’s helping or hurting us. By Katie Navarra Bradley Published Oct 7, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Get the Popular ...

Regulators are moving toward policies targeting ultra-processed foods, but a fundamental issue remains unresolved: what ...

While ultra-processed foods are often tied to health issues, a decade-long study suggests they do not speed up cognitive ...

The agency’s lengthy “Human Foods Program 2026 Priority Deliverables” targets food dyes and other ingredients, the GRAS ...

Take a stroll down the middle aisles of any American grocery store, and you’ll be surrounded by rows of brightly colored packaged macaroni and cheese, instant soups and chips in all forms and flavors ...

Americans increasingly factor processing into food choices, but inconsistent definitions and tradeoffs around convenience and cost leave room for clearer communication, according to new IFIC research ...