Four states have said they will try to eliminate sugary products from food stamps programs, which may affect recipients of ...

Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" ...

Recently passed law is attempting to get federal approval to ban Utahns from using SNAP funds to purchase soda; the law does not include candy.

While sales have declined thanks to price-sensitive shoppers, the confectionary category still has some bright spots, experts ...

Trade groups representing beverage and candy makers criticized the effort ... Excluding any foods would require Congress to change the law — or for states to get waivers that would let them ...

Soda and candy are much cheaper and more calorie dense ... shaming and punishing those with lower incomes." If passed into law, the bill would take effect from July 1. If the federal U.S ...