International Food and Beverage Alliance on UPF classification and limitations
14 Aug 2025 | International Food and Beverage Alliance
Rocco Renaldi, secretary general of the International Food and Beverage Alliance, discusses the challenges of the Nova classification system for ultra-processed foods (UPFs). He criticizes the system for ignoring nutritional value and categorizing a broad range of products under UPFs, which he says complicates policy-making and could hinder innovation. Renaldi emphasizes the need for policies that empower consumers and offer incentives for companies to improve nutritional value. He advocates for a holistic food policy through an incentivized food system and fostering a balanced diet that includes both whole foods and processed options.
