A new study argues that ultra-processed foods are engineered more like cigarettes than like real food, and should face ...

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrially modified products loaded with added fats, sugars, starches, salts and chemical ...

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 ...

Nutritionists have linked these foods to a heightened risk some cancers, diabetes, obesity, Parkinson's disease and ...

Processed foods sit everywhere, lining shelves and filling routines with quick comfort. Then the bright packaging promises ease and flavor, yet something quieter happens after the first bite. In fact, ...

Although it’s widely acknowledged among FMCGs that consumer education is the answer – the thinking is fear would subside if their benefits were better understood – so far they’ve been all talk and no ...

New USDA dietary guidelines tell us to “eat real food.” Should policymakers get highly processed foods out of our stores and ...

Jo-Ann McArthur explores key food reformulation trends shaping transparency, ultra-processed scrutiny and consumer trust ...

New nationwide data reveal who in Italy eats the most ultra-processed foods and show that a stronger commitment to the Mediterranean Diet consistently drives intake down. Study: Ultra-Processed Foods ...

Processed foods are convenient and often yummy, but they have a hurtful hidden impact on your sleep. So, if sleepless nights are becoming your new normal, it might be worth it to take a closer look at ...

Eating ultra-processed foods could lead to an increased risk of being diagnosed with precancerous colorectal growths for women under 50, according to new research. A study, published Thursday in JAMA ...

New research lays out just how widespread UPFs have become — and what that shift means for long-term health. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of newsroom experience ...