Consumer Brands Association: ‘American families need reliable and affordable access to daily needs’

The Consumer Brands Association, which represents more than 60 CPG companies including PepsiCo, The Coca-Cola Company, Danone, The Kraft Heinz Company, Nestlé and others, reaffirmed its commitment to the CPG industry while warning against regulations that could impact consumers.

“As an industry that Americans trust and rely on every day, supporting more than 22.3 million good-paying jobs nationwide, we look forward to partnering with President-elect Trump’s Administration and Congress to advance policies that stimulate economic growth, foster innovation, and drive innovation.” We are waiting. It is “backed by science to ensure continued access to safe, affordable, high-quality consumer product options,” said Sarah Gallo, senior vice president of federal affairs for the Consumer Brands Association, in prepared remarks shared with FoodNavigator-USA.

Gallo noted that inflation continues to put pressure on consumers’ purchasing power and that lawmakers should “refrain from implementing measures that could create unnecessary barriers or costs” and that “such policies would disproportionately impact Americans who are already struggling to make ends meet.”

He added: “American families need reliable and affordable access to daily essentials, from household goods to personal care items to food and beverage, and the CPG industry is committed to delivering for them every day.”

IFT advocates ‘more funding for food, agriculture and nutrition research’ under Trump

IFT, a nonprofit society representing food scientists and technologists, took a similarly collaborative tone while advocating for more science-based regulations in a statement shared with FoodNavigator-USA.

“(IFT) looks forward to working with the new administration to elevate the central role of food science in food and nutrition security, food safety and sustainable food systems, while continuing to advocate for more science-based regulations in policy and legislation. The need for increased funding for food, agriculture and nutrition research, as well as the need for food science expertise in critical forums such as the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, is becoming more urgent every day,” said Bryan Hitchcock, chief science and technology officer at IFT.

IFPA: ‘Congress must act quickly to pass a new, inclusive agriculture bill’

IFPA “stands ready to work collaboratively with the next president and new administration,” and the organization has doubled down on its mission to provide fresh fruits and vegetables, “a critical step in building a healthier, more resilient future for all Americans.” IFPA CEO Cathy Burns shared her prepared statements with FoodNavigator-USA.

“IFPA members’ priorities remain clear. Congress must act quickly to pass a new, inclusive farm bill that meets the evolving needs of U.S. agriculture. For the fresh produce industry, this legislation is a cornerstone that provides critical resources to growers and producers and ensures the stability of our nation’s food supply. “The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, which IFPA co-chairs with more than 200 organizations, is presenting to Congress a robust package of policy and program proposals aimed at strengthening specialty crop agriculture and expanding the scope of U.S. agricultural policy.”

He added: “More than 80% of the farm budget currently supports nutrition programs, but only one in ten Americans meet recommended dietary guidelines for fruits and vegetables. This is a great opportunity to reshape our nation’s food supply by expanding access to fresh produce to improve health outcomes for all.” “It’s an important moment.”

Good Food Institute: ‘Good policy is good policy.’

The Good Food Institute (GFI), a nonprofit think tank focused on the alt-protein market, emphasized the importance of good food policy and the need for America to be a leader in biotechnology in comments shared with FoodNavigator-USA and other news organizations. .

“Good policy is good policy. What’s good for American consumers, farmers, national security, and the future of business remains the same. We’re here to reinforce how America can lead the world in building the agricultural innovations and bioeconomy of tomorrow. GFI CEO Ilya Sheyman “To ensure that consumers have the freedom to choose the food they eat,” he said.

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FMI, American Farm Bureau Federation, Retail Industry Leaders Association weigh in

Other trade groups also shared messages through their blogs or in statements on their websites. These include: