Newsom Signs Executive Order to Crack Down on California’s Consumption of Soda, Candy, Processed Foods

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) this week signed an executive order to crack down on the state’s consumption of soda, candy and certain processed foods.

Newsom directed state agencies to recommend actions to limit processed foods and investigate food dyes and food ingredients that pose a risk.

Additionally, Newsom is seeking to reduce the purchase of soda, candy, and foods with additives.

Newsom’s executive order directs specific state entities to:

• Provide...