The United States clearly dominates the global fast food landscape, ranking as the world's most fast-food-obsessed country in 2024. America's fast food industry was worth around $331 billion as of ...

There isn't a standard definition of ultra-processed foods, but all the foods pictured fit the bill. They contain added fat, sugar or salt, plus preservatives to extend their shelf-life. (Dan Kitwood ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Phil Lempert covers breaking news and trends in food and retail. When economic storm clouds gather, as we have experienced over ...

Ever notice how fast food seems to be everywhere these days? Golden arches on one corner, fried chicken joints on another, ...

Ultra-processed foods are one of the most controversial categories in food and beverage today. Many consumers are cautious, or even outright hostile, towards them, believing that they have a ...

Food inflation is predicted to ease in 2026, for some products at least. However, while consumer confidence is low, sales are ...

A Brazilian study reveals that promoting fruit and vegetable intake alone may not be enough to curb weight gain, as ultra-processed foods continue to play a major role in obesity trends. Study: The ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The number of lung cancer cases was greater in the highest vs. lowest group of energy-adjusted ultra-processed ...

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