The Florida Food Recovery Coalition is proud to have advocated for new laws, policies and bills at the state and national level to improve food recovery efforts and food security for millions of Americans. Take a look at our, and our partner's accomplishments below!
In the News!
The bipartisan Food Date Labeling Act, is a piece of legislation aimed at eliminating confusion around food expiration labels and reducing food waste nationwide. The bill would establish two standardized labels: “Best If Used By” for quality and “Use By” for safety, in an effort to help American families avoid unnecessary food disposal, save consumers money, boost food donation efforts, and reduce environmental harm caused by food waste.
(Updated 2/23/26)
The Zero Food Waste Coalition coalition calls on the administration and Congress to take ambitious action to achieve national and international goals to reduce food loss and waste 50% by 2030 through the following five key actions listed in the plan.
(Updated 2/23/26)
The FDLA, currently under deliberation by Congress, aims to reduce food waste by establishing a voluntary standardized dual date-labeling scheme for food products in the United States, highlighting how standardizing and streamlining date labels is one of the most cost-effective methods to prevent the wasting of surplus, wholesome food.
(Updated 2/23/26)
Our Partners
FLPC’s work focuses on increasing access to nutritious foods, addressing the climate-related impacts of food and agricultural systems, reducing waste of healthy, wholesome food, and promoting food system justice.
Zero Food Waste Coalition offers information, resources, and toolkits that enable communities, organizations, and governments to reduce food loss and waste, as well as toolkits at the State and Federal level to influence legislative and policy action.
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