Ultra-processed foods are a growing public health concern, but experts warn that the term covers more than just what is considered "junk food." File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI They're tasty, ...

Not all ultra-processed foods are created equal, writes specialist dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine, and there are some that ...

Two books offer refreshing arguments in favour of industrial innovations and appetising alternatives to meat — without the unpalatable moralising ...

Share on Pinterest Ultra-processed foods are linked to 12 health risks, including Crohn’s disease and diabetes, evidence shows. Image credit: Andy Sacks/Getty Images Numerous studies have warned ...

In the days following The Lancet report on ultra-processed foods (UPFs), the food and beverage industry will still be reeling. Many of the ingredients they use, and products they sell, have been ...

Industry responses to UPF criticism often put forward reformulation, rather than tackling the underlying ultra-processing, as the answer. As historically, many of the health risks associated with UPFs ...

Ultra-processed foods, or UPFs as they are now known, have been on the radar of the health-conscious for a while now – and new research only intensifies their scrutiny. In a major review of research ...

A recent Non-GMO Project survey finds 72% of US consumers are trying to avoid ultra-processed foods, despite knowledge gaps and low trust in food companies. The organization’s Non-UPF certification ...

Experts dug into decades of research to show how ultra-processed foods are designed for maximum reward, rapid absorption, and ...

Earlier this month, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed the "Real Food, Healthy Kids Act" into law, directing the state's Department of Public Health to identify "ultra-processed foods" (UPFs) and ...

Over the past few years, numerous studies have warned against the potential health risks of making ultra processed foods (UPFs) a large percentage of a person’s diet. Previous research has linked ...