H.R.5023, the “Peas, Legumes, and Nuts Today Act” or the “PLANT Act,” would increase federal support for plant-based food production in the U.S. The bill was introduced by Representative James P. McGovern, Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee and Senior Member of the House Agriculture Committee. Representative McGovern stated that the “bill establishes new opportunities for farmers and food companies, creates new jobs in farming communities, advances USDA’s efforts to connect American farmers to new markets at home and abroad, and expands consumer choices at the grocery store, through plant-based food research and production.” The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Dairy-Alternative Producer Silk Sued Over Coffee Creamer
A group of consumers have brought a class action [pdf attached: Silk Complaint] against Silk, a dairy-alternative beverage producer. The complaint alleges that Silk misleadingly inflates the protein content in one of its almond-based coffee creamers. Plaintiffs are seeking damages and injunctive relief.
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