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

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

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

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

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

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, ...

New research reveals that memories of fatty and sugary foods are encoded in the hippocampus, helping explain why some cravings feel impossible to resist. Cravings may feel impulsive, but new ...

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

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has signed an executive order to ban purchasing soft drinks and candy using SNAP.

Republican leaders of the House and Senate agriculture committees say they will not advance legislation that cuts SNAP ...

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has signed an executive order to ban purchasing soft drinks and candy through SNAP benefits.

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