“By advancing a proposed definition of ultra-processed foods, HHS and USDA seek to establish a stronger foundation for future nutrition research. The proposed UPF definition was not shared publicly, but Bloomberg News reported Monday that food industry intervention had delayed its release. “America’s packaged food supply is safe and has been a staple in American households for decades," Bentz said. “We have developed the federal government's first proposed definition of ultraprocessed foods,” he said. Real food purchases are up 7% – the largest increase on record – as consumers increasingly move away from ultraprocessed foods.”