Int J Health Policy Manag December 2021 PMID 34124866

Ultra-Processed Profits: The Political Economy of Countering the Global Spread of Ultra-Processed Foods - A Synthesis Review on the Market and Political Practices of Transnational Food Corporations and Strategic Public Health Responses.

Rob Moodie, Elizabeth Bennett, Edwin Jit Leung Kwong, Thiago M Santos, Liza Pratiwi, Joanna Williams, Phillip Baker

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38
Peak: 19 in Jul 2023
across 4 sources since May 2021

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363,571
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May 2021 – Jul 2023

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What people are saying

The discussions collectively convey a strong consensus around the article's themes, with posts emphasizing the rise of ultra-processed foods, their addictive nature, and corporate strategies to expand their markets. Words like 'urgent,' 'powerful,' and 'public health' reflect a tone of concern and advocacy, indicating both high interest and perceived impact of the topic.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions reinforce the importance of addressing the influence of transnational food corporations, aligning with the article's critical perspective.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high engagement and curiosity about the topic of ultra-processed foods and their health impact.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference concepts like corporate power, marketing strategies, and public health, indicating moderate depth of discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations highlight the significance of the issue, emphasizing the need for policy change and raising public awareness.

Abstract in brief

  • The consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and beverages (UPBs) is linked to increased health risks, and while consumption has stagnated in high-income countries, it is rapidly growing in middle-income countries (MICs), driven by the expanding influence of transnational food corporations, or Big Food.
  • The study uses a political economy approach, combining data analysis and case studies (such as South Africa, Colombia, and Indonesia) to show how Big Food's strategies—like expanding manufacturing, marketing, and distribution—are fueling the rise of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in MICs, and suggests public health responses should focus on building global networks to counteract Big Food's influence.
  • Overall, projections indicate that by 2024, the UPF sales in MICs will match those in high-income countries, with MICs already experiencing higher UPB sales and faster growth, highlighting the urgent need for strategic campaigns to curb Big Food's expanding market power and promote healthier choices.]

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DrHarryLeider
@DrHarryLeider · X

“Ultra-processed foods might not be a familiar term to many people. But it is an emerging, and increasingly dominant type of food in the world. They are foods typically created . . .to be hyper-palatable and potentially more addictive.” Learn more: https://t.co/Vjadzxh6v8 https://t.co/2q7dl635hR

Sep 15, 2021 · 43 likes · 8 shares · 212 followers View post →
IJHPM
@IJHPM · X

Ultra-Processed Profits: The #PoliticalEconomy of Countering the Global Spread of Ultra-Processed Foods https://t.co/LNzIYcdpJH https://t.co/SiRtnoAndi #UltraProcessedFoods #SugarSweetenedBeverages #Corporations #CorporatePower #Advocacy #IJHPM #GlobalHealth #HealthPolicy https://t.co/1hUmOEcfbU

Jul 25, 2023 · 28 likes · 15 shares · 2,012 followers View post →
Phillip Baker
@PhilBakerNZ · X

@IJHPM @JLacyNichols @whanbam1 @LabonteRonald Ultra-Processed Profits: The Political Economy of Countering the Global Spread of Ultra-Processed Foods – A Synthesis Review... https://t.co/VE1tVtOga2 by @ARobM @Dr_LizBennett @EdwinKwong7 Thiago M. Santos @lizapratiwi @joannakatelin @PhilBakerNZ

Nov 22, 2021 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 6,770 followers View post →
Diego Forero MD, PhD
@daforerog · X

Ultra-Processed Profits: The Political Economy of Countering the Global Spread of Ultra-Processed Foods - A Synthesis Review on the Market and Political Practices of Transnational Food Corporations and Strategic Public Health Responses https://t.co/H0JrgeOTY5 @SergioSilva03

Jun 16, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,595 followers View post →
Mathis Mateo, MD ✝️☦️☯️☀️
@mateo_tao · X

@DrKristieLeong Yes the deeper we dive into why so many are eating ultra-processed sugar added foods the more we can notice profits of a few and its negative impact on public health. Please keep on your good work & tweets- highly appreciated. Profits of processed food

Sep 14, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 3,445 followers View post →
IJHPM
@IJHPM · X

Ultra-Processed Profits: The Political Economy of Countering the Global Spread of Ultra-Processed Foods – A Synthesis Review on the Market and Political Practices of Transnational Food Corporations and Strategic Public Health Responses https://t.co/d6xa0dUGk7

May 23, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,012 followers View post →

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Julie P Smith
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#Health Is A Fundamental #HumanRight
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Eric Ssegujja
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Liz Bennett
@Dr_LizBennett · X

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ProudEnjoyRest
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Jul 25, 2023 · 15 shares · 225 followers View post →
Ash Paul
@pash22 · X

Ultra-Processed Profits: The Political Economy of Countering the Global Spread of Ultra-Processed Foods: A Synthesis Review on the Market and Political Practices of Transnational Food Corporations and Strategic Public Health Responses https://t.co/dnKsdkOGrH via @ARobM et al https://t.co/13DN19oUaO

Jul 25, 2023 · 1 share · 32,301 followers View post →
Chris van Tulleken
@DoctorChrisVT · X

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Giulia Loffreda
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CINyS - INSP
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Dr. Simón Barquera
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Barrie Margetts
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Liz May
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Jul 25, 2023 · 15 shares · 2,577 followers View post →
Susan Moore
@SRMooreResearch · X

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Jul 25, 2023 · 15 shares · 1,820 followers View post →
Dr Christian Reynolds
@sartorialfoodie · X

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Jul 25, 2023 · 15 shares · 5,176 followers View post →
Liza | لي زا
@lizapratiwi · X

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Phillip Baker
@PhilBakerNZ · X

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Jul 25, 2023 · 15 shares · 6,770 followers View post →
IJHPM
@IJHPM · X

Ultra-Processed Profits: The #PoliticalEconomy of Countering the Global Spread of Ultra-Processed Foods https://t.co/LNzIYcdpJH https://t.co/SiRtnoAndi #UltraProcessedFoods #SugarSweetenedBeverages #Corporations #CorporatePower #Advocacy #IJHPM #GlobalHealth #HealthPolicy https://t.co/1hUmOEcfbU

Jul 25, 2023 · 28 likes · 15 shares · 2,012 followers View post →
Liza | لي زا
@lizapratiwi · X

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Phillip Baker
@PhilBakerNZ · X

@IJHPM @JLacyNichols @whanbam1 @LabonteRonald Ultra-Processed Profits: The Political Economy of Countering the Global Spread of Ultra-Processed Foods – A Synthesis Review... https://t.co/VE1tVtOga2 by @ARobM @Dr_LizBennett @EdwinKwong7 Thiago M. Santos @lizapratiwi @joannakatelin @PhilBakerNZ

Nov 22, 2021 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 6,770 followers View post →
FelixGM
@FeG_MO · X

RT @DrHarryLeider: “Ultra-processed foods might not be a familiar term to many people. But it is an emerging, and increasingly dominant typ…

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Rafael Radaeli
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Neil Floch MD
@NeilFlochMD · X

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NE Obesity Forum
@NE_ObesityForum · X

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Elaine Chiquette
@Chiquette3 · X

RT @DrHarryLeider: “Ultra-processed foods might not be a familiar term to many people. But it is an emerging, and increasingly dominant typ…

Sep 15, 2021 · 8 shares · 260 followers View post →
DrHarryLeider
@DrHarryLeider · X

“Ultra-processed foods might not be a familiar term to many people. But it is an emerging, and increasingly dominant type of food in the world. They are foods typically created . . .to be hyper-palatable and potentially more addictive.” Learn more: https://t.co/Vjadzxh6v8 https://t.co/2q7dl635hR

Sep 15, 2021 · 43 likes · 8 shares · 212 followers View post →
Mathis Mateo, MD ✝️☦️☯️☀️
@mateo_tao · X

RT @mateo_tao: @DrKristieLeong Yes the deeper we dive into why so many are eating ultra-processed sugar added foods the more we can notice…

Sep 15, 2021 · 1 share · 3,445 followers View post →
Mathis Mateo, MD ✝️☦️☯️☀️
@mateo_tao · X

@DrKristieLeong Yes the deeper we dive into why so many are eating ultra-processed sugar added foods the more we can notice profits of a few and its negative impact on public health. Please keep on your good work & tweets- highly appreciated. Profits of processed food

Sep 14, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 3,445 followers View post →
Dr Di 'The Peasantist' (Ella/She/Hi)
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Diego Forero MD, PhD
@daforerog · X

Ultra-Processed Profits: The Political Economy of Countering the Global Spread of Ultra-Processed Foods - A Synthesis Review on the Market and Political Practices of Transnational Food Corporations and Strategic Public Health Responses https://t.co/H0JrgeOTY5 @SergioSilva03

Jun 16, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,595 followers View post →
Liza | لي زا
@lizapratiwi · X

RT @IJHPM: Ultra-Processed Profits: The Political Economy of Countering the Global Spread of Ultra-Processed Foods – A Synthesis Review on…

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IJHPM
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Ultra-Processed Profits: The Political Economy of Countering the Global Spread of Ultra-Processed Foods – A Synthesis Review on the Market and Political Practices of Transnational Food Corporations and Strategic Public Health Responses https://t.co/d6xa0dUGk7

May 23, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,012 followers View post →
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