FDA Can’t Define Ultra-Processed Foods, Won’t Ban Them
The FDA's acting deputy chief says landing on an ultra-processed food definition is 'challenging,' and a ban is off the table entirely.
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FDA’s Ultra-Processed Food Definition Fight Has Three Sides Now
The ultra-processed food definition debate has shifted; FDA and USDA are now weighing three competing frameworks that could reshape labeling and formulation.
Ultra-Processed Food Regulation Is Coming. Is Your Formulation Ready?
From FDA definitions to WHO proposals and state-level litigation, UPF regulation is no longer a distant threat for food manufacturers.
Reformulation Is Outpacing Brands. Now What?
Food reformulation demands have expanded well beyond sugar and salt. PepsiCo, ESA, and industry analysts say the pace of change is now the real challenge.
Not All UPFs Are Equal, and Experts Want the FDA to Act
A new expert panel says ultra-processed food regulation needs a sharper scalpel: separate the harmful from the clinically beneficial, now.
Prime Roots Stands With San Francisco’s Takedown of Ultra-Processed Foods
Prime Roots CEO Kimberlie Le discusses the implications for food manufacturers.