Washington, September 28, 2022 – The Sustainable Food Policy Alliance (SFPA), which includes global food companies Danone North America, Mars, Incorporated, Nestlé USA, and Unilever United States, released the following statement:

“SFPA welcomes FDA’s proposed rule to update the definition of “healthy.” We have long maintained that FDA’s definition of “healthy” should be based on the preponderance of scientific evidence including recommendations from the most recent DGAs, extend beyond a single icon or symbol, and focus on foods and meals that build healthy eating patterns and limit negative nutrients.  We look forward to reviewing the rule more closely with this view in mind.”

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About the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance
The Sustainable Food Policy Alliance seeks to accelerate the pace of change in the food industry through individual company leadership and collective support for public policies that raise the bar and inspire further action in this critical journey. As some of the world’s best-known food companies, founding members Danone North America, Mars, Incorporated, Nestlé USA, and Unilever United States recognize our responsibility to drive positive change for the people who use our products, the people who supply them, and the planet on which we all rely. To learn more about the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance, visit www.foodpolicyalliance.org.