negativeSYS.SOURCE: UC Berkeley Research• 2026-09-05T16:14:34Z
Tobacco Industry's Role in the Expansion of Ultra-Processed Foods
The tobacco industry's acquisition of food brands in the 1960s led to the proliferation of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), which are linked to rising obesity and chronic disease rates. Research highlights how corporate strategies from the tobacco sector influenced food industry practices, exacerbating public health crises.
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