‘If all else fails, sue’: how ultra-processed food firms are using the courts to obstruct health rules

A global investigation reveals that major ultra-processed food companies have filed 235 lawsuits against governments since 2010 to block health regulations. These companies often publicly claim to support health initiatives while privately using legal action to delay or weaken them.
Mondelēz, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are among companies to have brought legal actions over health policies, an investigation has found. Mondelēz, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are among companies to have brought legal actions over health policies, an investigation has found. Ultra-processed foods ‘If all else fails, sue’: how ultra-processed food firms are using the courts to obstruct health rules Exclusive: Global investigation reveals 235 lawsuits have been brought against governments in five countries since 2010
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