plant-based milk

Last week, Idaho Senator Jim Risch and Wisconsin’s Tammy Baldwin called for the American dairy industry to be protected.  A bipartisan group of lawmakers say they want to ensure that plant-based imitation products are not equated in upcoming dietary guideline changes.   The le...

On Thursday, Senators Jim Risch and Tammy Baldwin slammed the Food and Drug Administration for their “ill-advised guidance” on the unfair use of dairy terms to mislabel plant-based products.  The FDA’s draft guidance, "Labeling of Plant-based Milk Alternatives and Voluntary Nutrient Statement," allows plant-based products to continue to use dairy terms despite not containing dairy, nor h

Earlier this week, the Plant Based Products Council announced its first annual conference.  The PBPC 2023 Annual Conference: Circular Solutions, will explore the innovations, business models, and policies influencing the entire lifecycle of bioproducts in the promotion of a more circular economy.  Attende...

A study commissioned by the Plant-Based Foods Association says 76% of survey respondents are in favor of allowing dairy terms on plant-based items, while those self-described as consumers were 97% in favor.   The FDA accepted comments on the issue of labeling non-dairy imitators as dairy items recently.  Na...

Senator Doug Erickson has introduced legislation prohibiting plant-based products from being called milk in Washington.  The Ferndale Republican said Senate Bill 5349 is not just about protecting the dairy industry, it’s a truth in packaging issue.   “...

Organic milk sales are dropping, but sales of so-called plant-based milk are rising.  The Wall Street Journal reports organic milk sales fell 2.5% in 2017, slightly less than traditional white milk that fell 4.5%.  Plant-based milks rose 2.9% in sales.   ...