Industry remains biggest barrier to tackling ultra-processed food harm
Researchers and activists warn that the UPF industry exerts a powerful chokehold over global food systems, urging urgent action.
How does RFK Jr. intend to “Make America Healthy Again”?
The Senate hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominee for US Health and Human Services secretary, fueled concerns over his vaccine skepticism and lack of real health policies
Health activists picket against high cost of nutritious food on World Food Day
On World Food Day, activists from PHM South Africa held a picket, protesting soaring prices of healthy food
Historic setbacks in fight against hunger, UN reports
UN agencies warn that the world is off track from achieving zero hunger by 2030, noting that 733 million people faced chronic hunger in 2023
The urgency of taxing ultra-processed foods in Brazil
A new tax reform in Brazil foresees a tax to discourage the consumption of ultra-processed foods, linked to 57,000 deaths a year — but the industry is fighting back
Lobbies give ultra-processed food corporates new avenues to influence food policy
New research illustrates the complex web of ultra-processed food (UPF) producers and influence groups, and their influence on food and health policy making worldwide
Brazil to support stricter global regulation of infant formula marketing
Despite strong national policies supporting breastfeeding, Brazil faces challenges from infant formula producers seeking to dominate the field of child nutrition. One forthcoming step is to support a WHO resolution for regulating digital marketing
Censorship of grassroots voices at global health conference raises concerns
The People’s Health Movement was removed from the organizing committee of the Prince Mahidol Awards Conference following an article criticizing presence of fossil fuel companies at public health events
Childhood obesity, the COVID-19 pandemic, and ultra-processed foods in Brazil
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the price of healthy food, increasing consumption of cheap, poor-quality products in Brazil
Buen vivir as a pathway to health for all
The People’s Health Movement announced updated plans for the 5th People’s Health Assembly, to be held in Mar de Plata, Argentina, in April 2024
FAO warns about true cost of corporate food systems
A new FAO report warns against the high hidden economic and health costs of the world’s food systems, adding up to around USD 12 trillion in PPP terms, which is about 10% of the global GDP. These costs involve environmental damage, contributing to social inequalities, and harming human health
The Junk Push: ultra-processed food industry gains ground in India
A recent report details how aggressive marketing strategies are influencing Indians to consume more ultra-processed food (UPF), colloquially known as junk food, and therefore undermining the health of thousands
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