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Why ultra-processed foods could become the new war on tobacco
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Why ultra-processed foods could become the new war on tobacco

NPR News · Jun 9, 2026, 5:02 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Why this matters: a developing story that could shape the day's news cycle.

Research published in the American Journal of Public Health details the connection between ultra-processed foods and the tobacco industry when it comes to production, strategy and marketing.

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