Kraft Heinz Withdraws Lunchables from School Lunch Programs

Kraft Heinz has removed Lunchables from the US National School Lunch Program due to weak demand and a shift in business focus, despite concerns over sodium and lead levels in the supermarket versions. The decision follows a Consumer Reports investigation and the election of Donald Trump, who appointed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, potentially increasing scrutiny on pre-packaged foods. Experts argue that removing ultra-processed foods like Lunchables from schools is beneficial for children's health.