What’s in a name? FDA requests info on labeling of cell-cultured seafood
FoodNavigator summarizes FDA’s request for information on labeling of cultivated seafood products. FDA has sole authority over cultivated seafood, except catfish.
Policy
Re: food standards; general principles and food standards modernization
GFI urges FDA to establish principles for modernizing food standards that account for all foods. Learn why doing so is vital to FDA’s goal of supporting innovation.
To the Senate Democrats’ Special Committee on the climate crisis on impact of climate change on agricultural economy
GFI’s comment requests that the Committee work to establish an interagency Alternative Protein Initiative. Learn why doing so would support rural America.
Federal support for alternative protein for economic recovery and climate mitigation
The Breakthrough Institute highlights the importance of public support for alternative proteins and suggests ways that Congress could support continued research and development.
To the House Science, Space & Technology Committee on Covid-19 stimulus package
GFI’s comment urges the Committee to dedicate stimulus funds to support alternative proteins. Learn why doing so would help create a resilient and sustainable food supply.
Second Supplement to Citizen Petition to FDA re naming conventions
GFI’s supplement highlights market developments since submitting its Citizen Petition. Learn why the developments demonstrate a need for clarity from FDA.
Modernizing meat production will help us avoid pandemics
GFI's Dr. Liz Specht explains how the Covid-19 outbreak stresses the need to change how we make meat.
Good Food Institute calls on Virginia’s governor to reject unconstitutional “milk” label censorship bill
In a press release calling on Virginia's governor to veto a milk label censorship bill, Emily notes that, “in addition to being unconstitutional, this bill is redundant and unnecessary,” creating undo communication barriers between companies and consumers.
Cultured meat needs a lot more government backing – for all our sakes
New Scientist encourages governments to step up and support alternative proteins because feeding the world in 2050 population will not be possible through conventional agriculture alone.
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.
