New US dietary guidelines released Wednesday echo past advice, but also include nods to US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” movement — urging Americans to prioritize protein and “healthy fats” and limit their consumption of ultraprocessed foods and added sugar.

The recent guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) marks a significant shift in the enforcement of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). With changes set to take effect as early as January 1, 2026, retailers need to be aware of the new compliance expectations and potential penalties.

Starting on January 1st, if you’re an Indiana SNAP user, your grocery trip could look a little different because you can no longer purchase sugary drinks or can

Six more states will ban candy, soda and energy drinks from SNAP in 2026. See if your state is affected and what to do next.

Starting Jan. 1, taxable foods and beverages in Iowa will no longer be eligible under SNAP. This includes candy, soda and sugary beverages with less than 50% fruit or vegetable juice – but also dried fruit leathers,

Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on an overhaul after an audit found 186,000 deceased men, women ...

(The Center Square) – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a multi-state lawsuit looking to protect taxpayer-funded food benefits for “lawful permanent residents.” The benefits, which are a part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Several new laws were implemented this week or changed, and one of them will have a direct impact on SNAP benefits. SNAP benefits have sparked a lot of conversation over the past few months, when President Trump’s Big ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Thousands of Oklahomans are now scrambling to understand the new work requirements for SNAP. In order to get money to buy groceries, many adults must now either work, volunteer, or attend a job training for 80 hours a month.

Florida plans SNAP restrictions in 2026, banning soda, candy, and ultra-processed foods to promote healthier eating.

A new state law went into effect on New Years Day making changes to what foods customers can purchase with EBT cards, and local grocery stores are now adjusting to the changes. WHO 13's Teodora Mitov reports.