In a letter to the USDA, Gov. Abbott has asked for the department to forbid purchases of unhealthy foods under SNAP benefits.

Texas has requested a waiver from the USDA to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits on unhealthy foods like soda and candy.

Texas’ governor joins other Republican governors making similar requests to ban purchases of candy and soda through the SNAP ...

From prebiotic soda to high-fiber gummies, the ‘functional’ food market has grown exponentially in the past decade. But are ...

After years of climate and racial equity-focused proposals, ESG activists are now shifting their attention to nutrition ...

Join us as we reminisce about the most beloved discontinued junk foods that once satisfied our cravings! From colorful drinks to outrageous candy bars and wild chip flavors, these treats may be gone, ...

“In fact, soda, unhealthy snacks, candy, and dessert account for nearly 23 percent, or $25 billion, of all SNAP purchases,” Sanders said. “Given the relationship between junk food and poor ...

A Mount Vernon farmer's market vendor advertises acceptance of SNAP benefits in this 2012 file photo. (Cliff Jette/The ...

Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins asking for the United States Department of ...

For some on the right, though, the fact that food-stamp recipients can use the subsidies to buy junk food instead of healthy essentials is their primary concern with the program. Sure, that’s an issue ...

A growing number of state leaders want the federal government to forbid the use of food stamps to buy sodas and candy. It’s ...

Today, I signed HB 109 to ban candy and soda from the government’s food assistance program. Idaho's children deserve more than these sugary and synthetic-filled products. Nebraska Governor Jim ...