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
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.
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.
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.
On NOAA’s Research & Development Plan for 2020-2026
GFI’s comment recommends that NOAA expands R&D plan to include plant-based and cultivated seafood. Learn why doing so would lead to healthier ecosystems.
Trading land for lab: Cultivating clean meat
GFI’s Bruce Friedrich explains why making alternative proteins the default choice is critical for building a sustainable food system.
