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The ultra-processed foods problem is driven by commercial interests, not individual weakness. Here’s how to fix it

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19 November 2025

Without policy action and a coordinated global response, ultra-processed foods will continue to rise in human diets, harming health, economies. It’s time to act.

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It's back to business as usual at Auckland's Saint Kentigern College - after large plumes of smoke were seen billowing from a classroom building this afternoon
	19 Nov: It's back to business as usual at Auckland's Saint Kentigern College - after large plumes of smoke were seen billowing from a classroom building this afternoon... more

Seafood company Sanford has achieved a record full-year profit fuelled by a strong performance of its aqua-cultural business
	19 Nov: Seafood company Sanford has achieved a record full-year profit fuelled by a strong performance of its aqua-cultural business... more

Rents are declining in many parts of the country
	19 Nov: Rents are declining in many parts of the country... more

An increase in cannabis use in the workplace is sparking concern ahead of Christmas "dos"
	19 Nov: An increase in cannabis use in the workplace is sparking concern ahead of Christmas "dos"... more

The Kiwi dollar is the weakest compared to Australia in 12 years - trading at just 87 Aussie cents
	18 Nov: The Kiwi dollar is the weakest compared to Australia in 12 years - trading at just 87 Aussie cents... more

Promise of tougher times for scammers, thanks to a number of new endeavours aiming to build up our defences
	18 Nov: Promise of tougher times for scammers, thanks to a number of new endeavours aiming to build up our defences... more

A quick turnaround for the newly announced changes to vehicle imports - to be law by week's end
	17 Nov: A quick turnaround for the newly announced changes to vehicle imports - to be law by week's end... more

Inflation is still running hot - with the price of food, gas and electricity all high
	17 Nov: Inflation is still running hot - with the price of food, gas and electricity all high... more

Prices are soaring for food staples - with prices up 4.7 percent on a year ago
	17 Nov: Prices are soaring for food staples - with prices up 4.7 percent on a year ago... more

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