The UK government has issued new guidelines requiring baby food manufacturers to reduce the salt and sugar content in their products within 18 months. The guidance also calls for clearer nutrition labeling and prohibits marketing snacks to babies under one year old. These measures aim to address concerns about the healthiness of commercial baby foods, with experts noting the affordability of natural alternatives compared to processed options. However, some experts and campaigners have criticized the voluntary nature of the guidelines as insufficient. Separately, New York City announced updates to its Food Standards to improve the nutritional quality of meals and snacks served through city agencies, including restrictions on low- and no-calorie sweeteners and artificial colors, reinforcing its commitment to health equity and climate health.