Sustainable Food Policy Alliance

As the makers of some of your favorite foods and beverages, we advocate for food and agriculture policies that improve people’s lives and protect the planet.

[Sustainable Food Policy Alliance @SFPATweets]

We are pleased to see @FDA’s proposed Phase II voluntary sodium reduction targets and applaud the agency’s phased approach. SFPA has championed sodium reduction and we look forward to continuing to work with FDA to reduce sodium in the food supply to benefit all consumers.

[Sustainable Food Policy Alliance @SFPATweets]

Thanks to @GovTimWalz on signing legislation to establish an EPR program for packaging in Minnesota.  SFPA was glad to be a part of the stakeholder engagement process & looks forward to working with state leaders to implement this law & move closer to a circular economy.

[Sustainable Food Policy Alliance @SFPATweets]

Congress should provide @FDA with an additional $30m in FY2025 to fund food chemical reassessment efforts. This boost to the oversight of ingredients will ensure consumer confidence and offer industry predictability for producing safe and affordable foods. https://t.co/dNqbxDOd3a

[Sustainable Food Policy Alliance @SFPATweets]

We applaud @USDA’s science-based updates to school meals programs. Today’s final rule will improve these highly effective programs, strengthening year-round nutrition support for millions of children.

[Dept. of Agriculture @USDA]

Today @SecVilsack has announced major steps to promote the heath of America's children through nutritious school meals. @USDANutrition will gradually update nutrition standards for school meals between Fall 2025 and Fall 2027 ⬇️ https://t.co/yiniPslpwR

[Sustainable Food Policy Alliance @SFPATweets]

Ahead of International Day of Forests this week, SFPA shared a statement regarding the FOREST Act, which represents an opportunity for the U.S. to address deforestation within agricultural supply chains. Read our full statement: https://t.co/GTCFPEPxak

[Sustainable Food Policy Alliance @SFPATweets]

We applaud Congress and the White House for delivering critical funding for WIC in the just-passed appropriations bill. WIC is a vital nutrition assistance program that helps women, infants, and children get the nutrition they need.

[Sustainable Food Policy Alliance @SFPATweets]

@USDA @FDAfood Read out joint statement with @CSPI on these appropriations riders that will delay federal sodium reduction efforts here: https://t.co/1OY2ou7kMU

[Sustainable Food Policy Alliance @SFPATweets]

We’re concerned about the recent Congressional actions that may hinder the @USDA and @FDAfood’s progress on sodium reduction in the FY2024 appropriations. It’s crucial that the creation of these vital standards remains grounded in science, not swayed by policy amendments.

[Sustainable Food Policy Alliance @SFPATweets]

@USDA @FDAfood Children’s health is too important to hinder @USDA efforts to reduce sodium in school meals in the Ag/FDA approps bill. These reductions are an important tool for curbing diet-related health issues in children. Congress should support advancing these science-based standards.

[Sustainable Food Policy Alliance @SFPATweets]

Today, SFPA joined a letter led by the Zero Food Waste Coalition to support the bipartisan Food Date Labeling Act, which aims to end consumer confusion about food date labeling and prevent food waste. See the full letter and signatories here. https://t.co/UrDR3YPcMl

[Sustainable Food Policy Alliance @SFPATweets]

The @USDA WIC program is a primary defense for families, especially mothers and young children, against food insecurity. Congress must protect this vital program—ensuring families have access to healthy foods—and provide full funding in FY2024: https://t.co/Upujq1V1IE

[Sustainable Food Policy Alliance @SFPATweets]

We applaud @USDA for taking a critical step towards addressing childhood health and hunger by providing an estimated 3,000 more school districts the option to serve breakfast and lunch to all students at no cost through the Community Eligibility Provision.

[Secretary Tom Vilsack @SecVilsack]

Today, @USDA announced that it is giving an estimated 3,000 more school districts in high-need areas the option to serve breakfast and lunch to all students at no cost. https://t.co/7CUbm9uQVa

[Sustainable Food Policy Alliance @SFPATweets]

Congratulations Jim Jones, new @US_FDA @FDAFood Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods. Leadership and bold action are critical to supporting a healthy and safe food supply in a rapidly changing world. SFPA is a ready partner as FDA accelerates modern, sustainable solutions.

[U.S. FDA @FDA]

Today, we’re announcing the selection of James “Jim” Jones to serve as the first Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods. The new executive position will lead the charge in setting and advancing priorities for a proposed unified Human Foods Program (HFP). https://t.co/aTvRk9MKZA

[Sustainable Food Policy Alliance @SFPATweets]

We're looking forward to the rollout of Illinois SB 1555, which will kickoff a statewide recycling needs assessment. These assessments are an integral step toward policies that support a fully circular economy, like EPR programs.

[Sustainable Food Policy Alliance @SFPATweets]

SFPA has been deeply engaged in discussions on state-level packaging and recycling legislation in 2023, advocating for policies that align with our priorities in this area – such as well-crafted extended producer responsibility programs.

[Sustainable Food Policy Alliance @SFPATweets]

We are pleased to see @FDAfood’s transparent process as it considers front-of-package labeling and look forward to working with the agency to ensure a final standard is effective, and science-based—empowering consumers to make healthier choices and change behaviors.

[U.S. FDA Foods @FDAfood]

‘@US_FDA plans to conduct a study, “Quantitative Research on Front of Package Labeling on Packaged Foods” to help explore the development of a front-of-package labeling scheme. #WHConfHungerHealth https://t.co/MITUUCVmx2

[Sustainable Food Policy Alliance @SFPATweets]

On #WorldFoodSafetyDay and every day SFPA works to promote food safety in every aspect of food production. Learn more about how to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses: https://t.co/2aMAhflhUb

[Sustainable Food Policy Alliance @SFPATweets]

We believe implementation of Maryland’s SB 222, which will conduct a needs assessment of the state’s recycling landscape, will serve as a strong basis for future EPR legislation in the state.

[Sustainable Food Policy Alliance @SFPATweets]

We are thrilled to see that the government funding package includes the Growing Climate Solutions Act and the SUSTAINS Act, as both bills acknowledge the important role farmers, ranchers, and the agriculture community have to play in addressing the climate crisis.