dietary guidelines

HHS Secretary: All government food programs to align with dietary guidelines 

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said within the next six months, all government-funded food programs will align with dietary...

2 months ago 3 minute read

Numerator data shows barriers to following new food pyramid

Numerator publishes new findings on the grocery shopping behaviors of U.S. households and their knowledge of the new dietary guidelines.

4 months ago 4 minute read

Produce industry headlines: March 24, 2026

Links include charting fast-growing retailers, exploring Sprouts' success in fresh produce, a cargo claims quiz, crop updates, and more.

5 months ago 2 minute read

USDA offers private partnerships to promote dietary guidelines

USDA's effort encourages the private sector to participate in educating Americans about the importance of the dietary guidelines.

6 months ago 3 minute read

Week in Review February 13, 2026: Kroger and Tyson 

A look into the new Kroger CEO's challenges and why the produce industry should embrace Mike Tyson's healthy eating endorsement.

6 months ago 3 minute read

Mike Tyson, the produce industry’s unlikely advocate 

Boxing legend Mike Tyson starred in a Super Bowl ad promoting the Make America Healthy Again message and saying processed food...

6 months ago 4 minute read

Foundation for Fresh Produce says new dietary guidelines show the essential role of fruits and vegetables

The release of the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans marks an encouraging moment for the produce industry and nutrition community.

7 months ago 5 minute read

Here’s what’s next for the new dietary guidelines 

The produce industry was gratified to see the emphasis on fruits and vegetables in the new dietary guidelines. So, “What comes next?”

7 months ago 3 minute read

Project FoodBox says dietary guidelines align with lowering medical costs

The guidance reinforces what evidence-based programs have demonstrated: access to fresh produce can reduce healthcare utilization and costs.

7 months ago 3 minute read

Mission Produce celebrates avocado inclusion in dietary guidelines

Mission Produce supports avocados' inclusion in the new dietary guidelines, emphasizing their role as a healthy, nutrient-dense whole food.

7 months ago 2 minute read

Week in Review: Big dietary guideline win 

The 2025-30 Dietary Guidelines for Americans were released this week, and they are a huge win for the fresh produce...

7 months ago 4 minute read

IFPA highlights fruits and vegetables’ role in 2025–30 Dietary Guidelines for Americans  

IFPA appreciates the recognition of fruits and vegetables as central to healthy diets and the focus on reversing diet-related chronic...

7 months ago 3 minute read

Produce industry headlines: January 7, 2026

Read about the new dietary guidelines, Albertsons' Q3 financial report, crop updates on bell peppers and mandarins, and more.

7 months ago 2 minute read

New government dietary guidelines say ‘eat real food’

The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030 deliver a clear, common-sense message to the American people: eat real food.

7 months ago 3 minute read

Produce industry headlines: November 7, 2025

Today we have analysis on the New York mayor-elect's government grocery plan, potential tariff refunds, blueberry trends, and more.

10 months ago 1 minute read

IFPA comments on dietary guidelines report

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2024 — The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 today commented on the release of the...

2 years ago 3 minute read

National Potato Council slams dietary guideline recommendations against potato consumption

October 22, 2024 — The National Potato Council (NPC) BB #:162582 responded to unscientific recommendations by the Dietary Guidelines Advisory...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Unease about ultraprocessed foods

A recent article on Slate by Tim Requarth asked, “Is there anything to the panic over ultraprocessed foods?” As Requarth...

3 years ago 4 minute read
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