Food Policy

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California Ends 'Sell By' Dates and Requires Simple Quality and Safety Labels

The law targets consumer confusion to reduce wasted food, cutting related emissions.

New Research Links Ultra-Processed Food Processing to Poorer Health and Shows Public Backing for Labels and School Limits

House Backs Rotisserie Chicken Purchases With SNAP in 384–35 Vote

Florida Begins Two-Year SNAP Pilot Banning Soda, Energy Drinks, Candy and Some Desserts

Japan Sets Demand-Based Rice Production as Cabinet Approves Food Law Overhaul

USDA Approves New SNAP Limits as Texas Sets April 1 Start, Ohio and Kansas Follow on Later Dates

Nevada Will Seek USDA Waiver to Restrict Sugary SNAP Purchases and Permit Hot Foods, Targeting 2028 Start

SNAP Restrictions Begin in First States as 2026 Rollout Limits Sugary Drinks, Candy and Some Prepared Foods

SNAP 2026 Rollout Begins: Five States Start Sugary-Drink and Candy Bans on Jan. 1

Clarkson's Pub Refuses Birthday Cake Under 100% British Sourcing Policy

Contra Costa Advances Healthy-Checkout Ordinance, Sets Oct. 7 Final Vote

EU Parliament Panel Backs Stricter Ban on Meat Names for Plant‑Based Foods

Tennessee and South Carolina Seek USDA Waivers to Ban Junk Food from SNAP

Liverpool Study Finds Salt Warnings on Menus Slash Consumers’ Salt Intake

Agricultural Council Proposes VAT Parity and Labels to Boost Meat Alternatives

Canada to Mandate Ultra-Processed Food Labels After Study Links Them to Cardiovascular Harm

Push to Extend Supermarket Use of Meal Vouchers Stalls in French Senate