The global prevalence of diet-related noncommunicable diseases continues to rise, a consequence of systemic failures in the food environment and persistent inequities in access to healthy diets.[1] In 2024, indicators of malnutrition, including wasting, stunting and obesity, have increased, with 2.6 billion people unable to afford a healthy diet.[1] Foods comprising a healthy diet, such as fruits, vegetables and legumes, are increasingly unavailable to many, while ultra-processed foods (UPF) are cheap and widely available worldwide.[1] Ultra-processed foods are formulations of ingredients intended for industrial use that undergo a series of industrial processes and contain ingredients such as artificial flavors, sweeteners, colors, emulsifiers and preservatives.[1] High consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, depression and even premature death.[1] These foods are often "empty" in terms of vitamins, minerals and fiber, while being rich in calories, simple carbohydrates and various ingredients that the body cannot naturally process.[1]