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

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 often defined, in part, by the presence of cosmetic additives. Yet, according to a new comment from ...

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is spearheading a federal push to rein in ultra-processed foods. But what exactly are they? The term is sometimes used interchangeably with “processed foods ...

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

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

The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans avoid the term “ultra-processed foods,” prompting both praise and criticism ...

Some plant-based processed foods may lower heart disease and diabetes risk, challenging one-size-fits-all warnings about ...

Portions of thenew Dietary Guidelines for Americans have received praise from dietary experts, however, the messaging about ...