Hooked by Design: Landmark Lawsuit Alleges Kraft, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Others Used Big Tobacco Tactics to Addict Kids to Ultra-Processed Foods

A groundbreaking lawsuit filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County alleges that some of the world’s largest food and beverage companies—including Kraft Heinz, Mondelez, Post Holdings, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, General Mills, Nestle, Kellogg’s, Mars, and ConAgra—systematically designed, marketed, and sold ultra-processed foods (“UPF”) with addictive qualities, particularly targeting children. According to the 148-page … Continue reading Hooked by Design: Landmark Lawsuit Alleges Kraft, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Others Used Big Tobacco Tactics to Addict Kids to Ultra-Processed Foods