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Non-GMO Project Launches Non-Ultraprocessed Foods Verification

January 27, 2025 The Non-GMO Project

The Non-GMO Project has introduced Non-UPF Verified, the next milestone in the transformation of our food system, developed under the newly established Food Integrity Collective. This initiative expands beyond GMO avoidance to address an urgent public health crisis: the pervasive dominance of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) in our global food supply, which now accounts for more than 50 percent of calories consumed in Western countries. …

Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Crack Down on Ultra-Processed Foods and Further Investigate Food Dyes

January 9, 2025 Governor Gavin Newsom

Governor Newsom issued an executive order directing state agencies to recommend potential actions to limit the harms associated with “ultra-processed foods” and food ingredients that pose a health risk to individuals. …

Americans Turn to Frozen and Dairy Aisles to Keep Resolutions: Time and Savings Drive New Year Success

January 2, 2025 National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association

According to a survey commissioned by the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA), 66% of Americans say pre-portioned ingredients help them achieve their health goals, while 75% cite cost savings as a top reason for choosing the frozen and refrigerated aisles – signaling a continued shift in shopping and eating habits. …