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  2. May 15, 2026
New Report Highlights Differences Between Healthy and Unhealthy Ultra-Processed Foods

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  A new report underscores the significant variations in healthfulness of different types of processed foods. The report, released by Healthy Eating Research (HER), recommends that “healthy” ultra-processed foods be exempt from policies meant to discourage consumers from eating them.