The State of Global Policy: Alternative proteins
Jessica Almy, J.D.Our annual State of Global Policy report tracks public investment in alternative proteins and showcases the actions governments take to position themselves as leaders in the field.
Jessica Almy, J.D.
Jessica Almy, J.D.
Jessica Almy, J.D., leads GFI’s Policy and Government Relations team in setting an innovative policy agenda to accelerate progress on alternative proteins. Areas of expertise: regulation, legislation, science and public policy, public health, environmental law, food policy.
Leveling the playing field: A new approach
Jessica Almy, J.D.If the government bans meat and milk terms on labels for plant-based and cell-based products, it should apply the same linguistic approach throughout the supply chain for all foods and beverages.
States attempt to criminalize using “meat” on cell-based meat labels
Jessica Almy, J.D.Lawmakers are pushing bills that would throw people in jail for putting the word "meat" or similar terms on the label. It's a bad move for so many reasons.
2018 was historic for good food policy. Let’s make 2019 even better
Jessica Almy, J.D.GFI Policy Director Jessica Almy discusses pivotal developments in plant-based and cell-based meat regulation, illuminates key work by the GFI policy team along the way, and lays out what still needs to be done.
GFI’s statement on clean meat regulation, July 26, 2018
Jessica Almy, J.D.The Good Food Institute supports a clear and efficient pathway to market for clean meat. Regulators have an important role to play in encouraging innovation and ensuring consumer safety and confidence. The Good Food Institute and the companies in this space stand ready to work with whichever regulatory agency ultimately regulates clean meat.
Consumers not confused about ingredients used to make plant-based milks
Jessica Almy, J.D.GFI's new poll shows the courts are right - consumers buying soymilk and almond milk are not confused. They know what they are buying.
