Calorie Control Council

IFIC explainer: How Big Food defends ultra-processed foods, pesticides, artificial sweeteners

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The International Food Information Council (IFIC), a trade group funded by large food and pesticide companies, misleads the public about diet and health, according to documents obtained by U.S. Right to Know. IFIC is widely cited in the media as a source on issues related to food and health. IFIC and its nonprofit foundation spend IFIC explainer: How Big Food defends ultra-processed foods, pesticides, artificial sweeteners

Calorie Control Council (CCC) – key facts

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Summary *Calorie Control Council is a trade group for manufacturers of artificial sweeteners *The CCC has “a penchant for stealthy public relations tactics” * CCC is run by a public relations company, “functions more like an industry front group than a trade association” *The PR firm that runs CCC represents asbestos manufacturers, oil companies, Monsanto, Calorie Control Council (CCC) – key facts