Meat bill bad for business, unnecessary
In a LTE in Maryland’s Frederick News-Post, GFI’s Emily Hennessee explains why Maryland’s meat label censorship bill will harm both businesses and consumers.
Policy
Our experts predict five alternative protein trends in 2020
Olivia Jefferson2020 is here, and with it comes a new year (and decade!) of opportunities for alternative proteins. What exciting developments should you expect to see this year? Our experts identified five key trends to watch.
Don’t like veggie burgers? Fine, but don’t censor them
Jessica Almy argues that label censorship bills are ultimately aimed at reducing competition. Instead, lawmakers should focus their effort on ensuring a level playing field.
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.
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.
