What is the purpose of ultra-processed food? An exploratory analysis of the financialisation of ultra-processed food corporations and implications for public health

What is the purpose of ultra-processed food? An exploratory analysis of the financialisation of ultra-processed food corporations and implications for public health

Abstract Background In recent decades there has been a global rise in consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) to the detriment of population health and the environment. Large corporations that have focused heavily on low-cost manufacturing and extensive marketing of UPFs to maximise profits have...

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Main Authors: Benjamin Wood, Ella Robinson, Phillip Baker, Guillermo Paraje, Mélissa Mialon, Christoffer van Tulleken, Gary Sacks
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:Globalization and Health
Subjects:
Ultra-processed foods
Dietary transition
Financialization
Corporate governance
Commercial determinants of health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12992-023-00990-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12992-023-00990-1

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