# Are ultra-processed foods the new tobacco? Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/mintel-little-conversation-970536/are-ultra-processed-foods-the-new-tobacco Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/mintel-little-conversation-970536/are-ultra-processed-foods-the-new-tobacco.md Podcast: [Mintel Little Conversation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mintel-little-conversation-970536) Published: 2024-07-19T17:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://www.mintel.com/little-conversation Audio file: https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/671e0fa1-398d-4b64-8abd-e99f93aba497/280-Mintel-LCPodcastSeason5-Epi142mix1.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mintel-little-conversation-970536/episodes/are-ultra-processed-foods-the-new-tobacco Duration seconds: 1430 ## Resource Food industry experts at Mintel dive into the complex world of ultra-processed foods (UPFs). They discuss consumer understanding of food processing and the impact of clean label trends. How do global variations in food regulations and market preferences pose challenges for the food industry? Tune in to find out more! Head over to Mintel’s  LinkedIn  to let us know what you think of this episode, and visit  mintel.com  to become a member of our free Spotlight community. Find out how  Mintel Consulting  helps you make better strategic marketing decisions. Discover Mintel  Ingredientscape AI  and innovate with confidence. Timestamps: (00:03) Introduction (01:21) Discussion on Clean Label and consumer understanding (04:40) NutriScore and its adoption (06:52) WHO study on Ultra-Processed Foods (08:45) Convenience and affordability as purchase drivers (11:12) Industry response to Ultra-Processed Foods (13:44) Regulatory challenges for the food industry (15:33) Varying demographic perception to Ultra-Processed Foods (18:03) What do young consumers think (22:05) Key takeaways Host:  Lynn Dornblaser, Principal Consultant, Mintel Consulting. Guests: David Jago, Principal Consultant, Mintel Consulting. Stephanie Mattucci, CFS, Director, Food and Drink Research, Mintel. ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mintel-little-conversation-970536/episodes/are-ultra-processed-foods-the-new-tobacco/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/mintel-little-conversation-970536/are-ultra-processed-foods-the-new-tobacco.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.