The Junk Food Lobby's Dirty War on Public Health The World Health Organization (WHO) has exposed a disturbing phenomenon: top ultra processed food companies are using lawsuits to undermine global efforts to combat obesity.
WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the revelation, which is not surprising given the industry's entrenched interests.
Between 2010 and 2025, these companies filed 235 lawsuits against governments in five countries over health policies targeting ultra processed foods.