25 Mar The realities of processing’s impact on our food supply
Criticisms of so-called "ultra-processed" foods are largely missing the reason why food is processed in the first place: offering shelf-stable nutritional value at an affordable price, writes Megan Kastner, policy manager for product policy at the US Consumer Brands Association. The misconception that fewer ingredients means healthier food is scientifically incorrect and disregards the population with food sensitivities, Kastner adds.
