Are plant-based milks “imitations”? No whey!
Nigel BarrellaGFI submitted comments to the FDA pushing back on a National Milk Producers Federation proposal to label plant-based dairy products as “imitation” milk.
Food policy
GFI submits recommendations to FDA for cultivated seafood labeling regulation
Laura Braden, J.D.Sensible and carefully considered regulation of cultivated seafood will be essential to creating a sustainable, secure, and just food system.
Breakthrough Energy policy playbook highlights alt proteins’ critical role in reaching net-zero emissions
Elizabeth Derbes, J.D., MPHGFI contributed policy priorities to Breakthrough Energy’s Federal Climate Policy Playbook and submitted a letter to Congress to support federal investment in alternative protein research.
Codex Alimentarius Commission grants GFI observer status
Vinícius GallonAs an official observer in Codex meetings, GFI can now contribute to establishing an international regulatory framework for alternative protein production.
BREAKING: World’s first approval of cultivated meat sales
Ryan HulingThe Singapore Food Agency (SFA), the lead agency for food-related matters in Singapore, has approved the sale of a cultivated meat product in the city-state.
How plant-based companies are fighting back against label censorship
Nigel BarrellaWith help from organizations like GFI and ALDF, plant-based companies are challenging unnecessary and unconstitutional label censorship laws and transforming the policy landscape.
Europe’s proposed “veggie ban” contradicts EU sustainability goals and defies consumers
Elena WaldenGFI Europe is teaming up with international nonprofits, leading businesses, and over 140,000 consumers across the continent to urge the European Parliament to reject a damaging and unnecessary plant-based food labeling proposal.
White House calls for investment in U.S. seafood. It should add alternatives to the mix
Lauren StonePublic investment in alternative seafood has the potential to make America a leader in seafood production with vast positive impacts for the economy, workers, human health, and ocean sustainability.
Why the U.S. should prioritize alternative protein research
Emily HennesseeAlternative proteins can enhance food security. But, to integrate them into our food supply, we need public investment in alternative protein research and development.
In response to Covid-19, the U.S. should invest in alternative protein research
Emily HennesseeCovid-19 has demonstrated that our current meat production system is vulnerable. Public investment in alternative proteins can help us create a more safe, efficient, and resilient protein supply.