What companies make ultra-processed food?
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Over two-thirds of profits for many of the world's largest food corporations come from unhealthy, packaged foods, according to a 2024 Oxford University review. Major global conglomerates are responsible for a large portion of the products that fall into the ultra-processed food category, utilizing complex industrial techniques to create convenient, long-lasting, and hyper-palatable goods. This widespread production raises significant public health questions about what companies make ultra-processed food and how to identify it.
