Federal court blocks ‘Veggie Burger’ censorship law
The ACLU, ACLU of Arkansas, The Good Food Institute, and Animal Legal Defense Fund are challenging the Arkansas censorship law on behalf of The Tofurky Company.
Policy
To the House Select Committee on the climate crisis on carbon pollution and economic stimulus
GFI’s comment urges the Committee to propose legislation to establish and fund an interagency Alternative Protein Initiative. Learn why doing so would achieve a climate-friendly food supply.
To the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on research funding
GFI encourages the Administration to engage in research that will benefit alternative proteins. Learn more about our recommendations.
Re: horizontal approaches to food standards of identity modernization
GFI’s comment encourages FDA to clarify that new foods may be named by reference to the names of other foods. Learn why doing so supports FDA’s goal of promoting innovation.
How government-funded research on alternative proteins can grow the bioeconomy
James Dale, Ph.D.To see our transformative vision of the food system become reality, government investment into researching alternative proteins is mission-critical.
These $50 chicken nuggets were grown in a lab
Bloomberg discusses some challenges cultivated meat producers must overcome, one of which is the need for clear and efficient regulations before cultivated meat can come to market.
To the Office of Science and Technology Policy on the bioeconomy
GFI’s comment recommends ways OSTP can support alternative protein research. Learn how doing so can help create a successful alternative protein sector.
Making our case at the Global Food Forum
Matt BallAt The Wall Street Journal's Global Food Forum, GFI director of policy Jessica Almy made the case for consumer choice and against government censorship of plant-based food labels.
Tofurky calls on federal court to block unconstitutional Arkansas meat labeling law
Amidst surging interest in plant-based food in the Southeast, a restrictive Arkansas law threatens consumers’ independence and seeks to deny access to the products they demand, says food policy expert.
To the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce on proposed labeling requirements for cultivated meat
GFI’s comment explains its concerns with MDAC’s proposed labeling requirements for cultivated meat. Learn why the proposed requirements are unconstitutional.
