The market for plant-based milk, cheese, and yogurt has grown significantly in recent years, and the cutting-edge companies behind these innovations are carefully crafting these foods to provide ample protein, as well as omega fatty acids and other important nutrients. WIC offerings should include nutritious, innovative plant-based foods This update is in alignment with PBFA’s recommendation to the USDA, and demonstrates significant strides by the department to meet the dietary, cultural, and personal needs of the over six million Americans who receive essential WIC benefits.Īs part of the process to advance the proposed rule, the USDA requested public comments on the availability of other plant-based beverages, like oat or almond milk, that meet the nutrient specifications of the WIC program, and today, PBFA submitted comments in strong support of the expanded offerings. ![]() In November 2022, the Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announced a proposed rule to revise food packages for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to make plant-based milk and yogurts more readily available to program participants.
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