Vegetarian Resource Group Advocates for Clear Definition of Ultra-Processed Foods and Elimination of Animal Industry Subsidies
The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the development of a definition for 'ultra-processed' foods. The organization emphasized the importance of an accurate definition based on scientific papers. Additionally, a correspondent, Nick K., encouraged the USDA, FDA, and Congress to eliminate all subsidies to animal industries in the upcoming Farm Bill. This move, according to Nick K., would likely make animal products more expensive, potentially leading more people to adopt vegetarian diets out of economic necessity. The VRG also addressed consumer inquiries, including requests for sources of cloth vegan belts and recommendations for vegan kibble brands for dogs, suggesting llbean.com for belts and Wild Earth, Halo, and Petaluma for dog food.
