California is the first state in the nation to officially define what counts as an "ultra-processed food" — a move supporters ...

The legislation builds on recent laws passed in California to eliminate synthetic food dyes from school meals and certain ...

California is phasing out what it deems the most problematic ultra-processed foods from its school breakfast and lunch menus.

Schools must begin phasing out these foods in mid-2029, and vendors will be prohibited from offering them in mid-2032.

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation today that bans unhealthy ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in public schools.

Florida’s agriculture commissioner said he is dedicated to addressing students’ “diet of ultra-processed foods,” particularly ...

States are targeting chemicals and additives in foods as Republican and Democrats embrace one aspect of the Trump ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California on Wednesday signed into law a set of rules aimed at reducing ultraprocessed foods in schools ...

Some advice that is often suggested for working out whether a food is ultra-processed include checking to see if a product contains more than five to ten ingredients and considering if it contains ...

Ultraprocessed foods can create powerful pulls similar to those of alcohol, nicotine or opioids, with worrisome consequences for our health.

California is the first state in the country to ban ultraprocessed foods from school meals, aiming to transform how children ...