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Washington Post Unearthed columnist Tamar Haspel argues that “non-ultra-processed” labels are unlikely to improve American diets because there is no universal UPF definition and such labels primarily reflect manufacturers’ incentives to sell more food, not to improve health; experts remain skeptical about their impact and say meaningful change would require broader policy actions and consumer education.
Washington Post’s The Post’s View argues that Kennedy’s remarks about sugar and his push for private firms to disclose safety data signal a broader MAHA regulatory drive. Even with existing nutrition labeling, pressuring Dunkin’ and Starbucks to prove a drink’s safety could curb consumer choice, and Kennedy’s plan to end the FDA’s self-affirmation rule would require formal ingredient approvals. While MAHA’s health goals are laudable, the piece contends government isn’t the best engine for change, noting Kennedy’s credibility questions and citing MAHA ideas (including ivermectin over‑the‑counter proposals in Iowa). It calls on progressives to push back against nanny‑state tendencies that risks narrowing personal choice.
PepsiCo said it will cut the suggested retail price for popular snacks such as Doritos, Cheetos, Tostitos and Lay’s by up to 15% starting this week, in response to sluggish sales and shopper complaints about rising costs, though in-store prices may vary by retailer.