Food Policy
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Argentina's Warning Labels: A Global Model for Food Policy
Argentina enacted its food labeling law in October 2021, later regulated in March 2022.
WHO urges cities to adopt safer food policies for nutrition crisis
London's restrictions on advertising unhealthy food across its public transport network directly led to a measurable reduction in purchases of unhealthy foods, according to Devdiscourse .
Rethinking Protein: Environmental Impact and Policy Challenges
The US's 2026 dietary guidelines update, by emphasizing increased protein and red meat consumption, is projected to offset up to 32% of potential environmental benefits gained from eliminating ultra-p
Texas SNAP waivers starting April 2026: Soda, candy sales impact
Nearly two-thirds of SNAP households surveyed in states with approved waivers plan to use non-SNAP dollars to purchase soda if it became ineligible, according to Grocery Dive .
USDA Sets New Nutrition Standards for K-12 School Meals
In October 2025, U.S. school districts served nearly 75 million breakfasts and lunches. Yet, only 12 jurisdictions (24%) fully align with federal health recommendations for these meals, reports the Ce
Sustainable Food Systems Philosophy Needs Urgent Rethink for 2026
The EU-Mercosur trade deal threatens to flood markets with beef and animal feed, products directly tied to rampant deforestation and heavy pesticide use across South America.
USDA Issues New SNAP Retailer Food Requirements for Healthier Options
Since January 2024, the U.
New York State Legislators Target Added Sugars in Junk Food Marketing
Childhood obesity rates in New York City surged to 20% in 2022, a stark increase from 15% just a decade ago, according to the NYC Dept.
Forget Fad Diets: The Future of Health Lies in Sustainable Nutrition Policy
To achieve genuine, long-term well-being, we must move beyond fleeting diet fads and embrace sustainable nutrition policies. This requires looking at the vast, intricate systems that determine our food, not just our plates.