Washington, May 9, 2022 – The Sustainable Food Policy Alliance (SFPA), which includes global food companies Danone North America, Mars, Incorporated, Nestlé USA, and Unilever United States, supports Colorado’s HB 22-1355, which would establish a best in class Extended Producer Responsibility program that will achieve increased recycling rates for all materials and set a standard … Continued
Washington, April 26, 2022 – The Sustainable Food Policy Alliance (SFPA) signed on to a letter alongside over 40 brands that calls on Congress to build upon the 2021 Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act with a package that will improve the nation’s energy security and economic competitiveness, while reducing energy costs for consumers. The letter, which was led by … Continued
Washington, April 19, 2022 – The Sustainable Food Policy Alliance (SFPA) today joined a broad coalition of agriculture, rural and mental health professional organizations to urge Congress to fully fund the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) in fiscal year 2023. “A strong need remains for FRSAN funding and programming. A Morning Consult poll conducted in … Continued
Washington, March 24, 2022 – The Sustainable Food Policy Alliance (SFPA), which includes global food companies Danone North America, Mars, Incorporated, Nestlé USA, and Unilever United States, has submitted comments on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s request for comment on “Child Nutrition Programs: Transitional Standards for Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium.” Our comments reflect the … Continued
Washington, March 25, 2022 – The Sustainable Food Policy Alliance (SFPA), which includes global food companies Danone North America, Mars, Incorporated, Nestlé USA, and Unilever United States, urges New York State policymakers to keep Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the New York State Budget for FY2023. Including this proposal in the FY2023 budget would help … Continued
Washington, November 9, 2021 – The Sustainable Food Policy Alliance (SFPA), which includes global food companies Danone North America, Mars, Incorporated, Nestlé USA, and Unilever United States, submitted comments on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding “Potential Future Regulation Addressing Pyrolysis and Gasification Units.” Our comments reflect the work by … Continued
Washington, November 1, 2021 – The Sustainable Food Policy Alliance (SFPA), including members Danone North America, Mars, Incorporated, Nestlé USA, and Unilever United States, submitted comments on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Request for Information regarding “Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Partnership Program.” Our comments reflect how SFPA member companies are investing in climate-smart agriculture … Continued
Washington, October 13, 2021 – Today, the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance (SFPA) shared the following statement in response to the Food and Drug Administration’s finalization of short-term voluntary sodium reduction targets: “The Sustainable Food Policy Alliance (SFPA) welcomes the release of the final voluntary targets on sodium reduction. SFPA member companies including Danone North America, … Continued
Washington, October 6, 2021 – Today, the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance (SFPA) released the following statement in response to the introduction of legislation aimed at addressing the issue of deforestation in agriculture supply chains: “SFPA commends Senator Schatz and Representatives Blumenauer and Fitzpatrick for their commitment to addressing deforestation in agricultural supply chains. SFPA member … Continued
Washington, June 23, 2021 – Today, the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance joins the OneSource Coalition, a group launched to advocate for a circular economy in the United States. The Coalition will bring together leading brands, environmentalists, corporations and experts to advance policies focused on producer responsibility, environmental justice and international leadership. SFPA made the following … Continued