Food Policy Debrief

?? ICYMI! This Month’s Standout Food Stories ???? ?? Eggflation Drama – A new report suggests U.S. egg corporations might be using avian flu as an excuse to hike prices. Cue the collective outrage! ?? Kroger CEO’s Costly Exit – Resigning after a personal conduct investigation? That'll be $11 million. Ouch. ?? A Win for Food Waste Prevention – Two senators introduced a bipartisan bill to tackle food waste. It’s been a minute since we’ve welcomed some good news from D.C. ?? USDA Climate Data Lawsuit – Farmers and environmental groups are suing after climate change data mysteriously vanished from USDA’s server. (We wish we were kidding). ??? Arkansas FTW – The state just enacted free breakfast for all students next school year! (We did not have thanking Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on our 2025 bingo card, but here we are.) ?? FDA’s “Healthy” Label… Delayed – The agency was supposed to update its definition of “healthy” last month. Instead, political chaos wins again. What food story grabbed your attention this month? Let us know in the comments! ?? Check out the March Issue of the Food Policy Debrief for more insights: https://lnkd.in/gc4NCWdB ?? Get ready for next month’s edition! Subscribe to our newsletter ?? https://lnkd.in/eGc34z9q

?? ICYMI! This Month’s Standout Food Stories ???? ?? Eggflation Drama – A new report suggests U.S. egg corporations might be using avian flu as an excuse to hike prices. Cue the collective outrage! ?? Kroger CEO’s Costly Exit – Resigning after a personal conduct investigation? That'll be $11 million. Ouch. ?? A Win for Food Waste Prevention – Two senators introduced a bipartisan bill to tackle food waste. It’s been a minute since we’ve welcomed some good news from D.C. ?? USDA Climate Data Lawsuit – Farmers and environmental groups are suing after climate change data mysteriously vanished from USDA’s server (we wish we were kidding). ??? Arkansas FTW – The state just enacted free breakfast for all students next school year! (We did not have thanking Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on our 2025 bingo card, but here we are.) ?? FDA’s “Healthy” Label… Delayed – The agency was supposed to update its definition of “healthy” last month. Instead, political chaos wins again. What food story grabbed your attention this month? Let us know in the comments! ?? Check out the March Issue of the Food Policy Debrief for more insights: https://lnkd.in/gc4NCWdB ?? Get ready for next month’s edition! Subscribe to our newsletter ?? https://lnkd.in/eGc34z9q

?? Get ready for this month’s Food Policy Debrief—landing in your inbox tomorrow ?? Here’s what we’re unpacking this month: ?? Sarah Huckabee Sanders made a surprisingly decent policy move (we know, we’re shocked too)! ?? Three opportunities for advocacy that can really make a difference. ?? A brand-new pro-bono initiative is helping nonprofits grow—this one’s worth watching. ?? Food is Medicine—what it actually means and why it’s getting so much hype! Stay tuned! ?? ?? It’s not too late to sign up ?? https://lnkd.in/eGc34z9q ?? Already subscribed? Tag a friend who needs this in their inbox, too. #newsletter #policynews #foodpolicy #foodsystems #foodindustrynews #advocacy #FoodIsMedicine #FreeSchoolLunch #foodwasteprevention

?? Get ready for this month’s Food Policy Debrief—landing in your inbox tomorrow ?? Here’s what we’re unpacking this month: ?? Sarah Huckabee Sanders made a surprisingly decent policy move (we know, we’re shocked too)! ?? Three opportunities for advocacy that can really make a difference. ?? A brand-new pro-bono initiative is helping nonprofits grow—this one’s worth watching. ?? Food is Medicine—what it actually means and why it’s getting so much hype! Stay tuned! ?? ?? It’s not too late to sign up ?? https://lnkd.in/eGc34z9q ?? Already subscribed? Tag a friend who needs this in their inbox, too. #newsletter #policynews #foodpolicy #foodsystems #foodindustrynews #advocacy #FoodIsMedicine #FreeSchoolLunch #foodwasteprevention

This month, we're cooking up something a little different ?? To give us ALL a little breather from budget, policy, agency, and DOGE chaos, we're doing a deep dive into all things "Food is Medicine": a term many of us know—but, let's face it, is used in probably a few too many contexts ?? . Stay tuned for your edition this week, and hit us with all your Food is Medicine questions below! ?? Subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/eGc34z9q ?? Already in your inbox? Tag a friend who needs this in theirs, too. #policy #foodismedicine #newsletter #food #foodsystems #health

Thank you Sophie Egan for the kind words!! We're extremely grateful for Regina Harmon for lending her voice to last month's addition, and look forward to continue breaking down all things food policy next month ? #foodpolicy #newsletters #policy #foodsystems

?? Policy Chaos Got You Feeling Overwhelmed? ?? Yeah, same. The food policy world is a lot right now—Farm Bill uncertainty, threats to SNAP, wage debates, and, somehow, Costco’s hot dog making headlines (??). If it all feels like a never-ending rollercoaster of stress, don’t worry—we’re here to break it down for you. This month’s Food Policy Debrief includes: ?? The good, the bad, and the Costco hot dog—because why not? ?? Yet another Farm Bill update (Spoiler: still no plan in sight). ?? A juice company is putting health equity front and center for Black History Month. ?? Big moves in the food world—Starbucks, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, and a highlight of Our Own ?? PLUS: A powerful guest column from Food Recovery Network's Regina Harmon on how to take action, even when everything feels like a mess. It’s a lot, but we’ve got you. Subscribe now to get the full scoop, minus the headache. (And if you’re already subscribed, tell a friend—don’t let them miss out on the best policy rundown in town ??) ?? Subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/gmbm4NRW #newsletter #policynews #foodpolicy #foodsystems #foodindustrynews #advocacy

Big News in Food Recovery!? ?? In our January edition of the Food Policy Debrief we spotlighted Copia—the tech-driven surplus recovery service—who recently launched a game-changing feature! ???? Here's the scoop: While Copia typically partners with third-party delivery services for donation pickups, its new feature connects local nonprofits and food recovery organizations (FROs) directly with donating businesses—AND compensates them for their efforts! ?? That means nonprofits get the resources they need to continue their vital work, and businesses get to maintain their cherished community ties while meeting sustainability goals. ???? Why this matters: ?? Businesses now have an even smoother way to give back. ?? Nonprofits get essential financial and logistical support to keep feeding those in need. ?? It’s a win-win for communities and sustainability. Kimberly Trouville Smith, Copia’s CEO, sums it up perfectly: “...transportation is often the most resource-constrained aspect of a nonprofit’s operations. That’s why we’re putting our money where our mouths are by providing a revenue share to our FRO and nonprofit partners… This is just the beginning. We’re working on additional tools and resources to better support our nonprofit partners and business donors and excited to share more soon.” ?? Kudos to Copia for building a collaborative ecosystem that benefits all stakeholders in the food recovery process. Who else is excited to see innovation like this tackling food insecurity and waste?! ? ?? Read the latest Food Policy Debrief for more standout food stories and updates: https://lnkd.in/eGc34z9q ?? And never miss the latest updates and analysis by signing up for our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eHgEuZPJ #FoodWaste #Copia #Sustainability #FoodRecovery #SocialImpact #Sustainability #FoodPolicyDebrief #Newsletter

New Year, New Dietary Guidelines for Americans: The latest edition of the Food Policy Debrief is here! ?? This month, we’ve got all the tea on… ?? Break-ups, lawsuits, and Jennifer Garner: Nope, not the Golden Globes—just this month’s juiciest food stories ?? Quick ways to take action: Two must-sign petitions to help fight childhood food insecurity ?? Tech meets surplus food: Learn about the new feature that’s revolutionizing food recovery ?? Is 2025 America’s “New Diet Year?” We’re diving into all things Dietary Guidelines for Americans ?? Plus, Legislation to Watch: The Farm Bill’s deadline continues to loom (but is Congress even ready?). Upcoming confirmation hearings for key USDA and HHS Secretary nominees could reshape food policy. ?? Read January’s Food Policy Debrief for your monthly serving of must-know food policy updates: https://lnkd.in/eBMnWZSF #FoodPolicy #FoodSecurity #Advocacy #Newsletter #AgPolicy #Foodstories #FoodNews #FoodPolicy #FoodRecovery

?? It's here! The December issue of the Food Policy Debrief has officially dropped in your inbox ?? ?? This month we broke down… ? A better way to give back this holiday season ? A meal company’s festive food donation campaign ? Why the Farm Bill saga never seems to end ?? And a festive bonus: Our team’s must-have holiday favorite foods! ?? Read December’s Food Policy Debrief to dive into all the latest developments in the food industry: https://lnkd.in/eYSMta4X ?? Wait, you’re not subscribed to our newsletter?! Don’t worry, you can still catch today’s issue on our website—because don't want you missing out on all these standout food stories. #FarmBill #AgPolicy #Newsletter #FoodPolicy #SocialImpact #fooddonation #foodstories #holidayfavorites