by Adaobi Ezeokoli | Feb 20, 2026 | Press Release, Food Law & Policy
WASHINGTON, DC (February 20, 2026) – Over 30 food industry supporters have signed the Zero Food Waste Coalition and Consumer Brands Association’s joint open letter calling on Congress to pass the bipartisan Food Date Labeling Act of 2025 (H.R.4987, S.2541) (FDLA). The...
by Adaobi Ezeokoli | Jan 30, 2026 | Newsletter, Food Law & Policy, Commentary
Over the past decade, FLPC has tracked state food waste policies to help us share with our partners and policymakers the ways that states are taking action to reduce food waste. States have such an important role to play in this space, especially because they oversee...
by Adaobi Ezeokoli | Nov 25, 2025 | Food Law & Policy, Commentary
By Akif Khan, Clinical Fellow As many of us across the country buy food, prepare meals, and serve loved ones this Thanksgiving, it is important to remember that the abundance of the holidays can also lead to massive levels of food waste. A recent ReFED estimate found...
by Adaobi Ezeokoli | Oct 29, 2025 | Food Law & Policy, News
By Brett Dworski, Jessica Loder, Jeff Wells. Originally published in CStoreDive on October 16, 2025 Clinical Instructor April Love is quoted in this article. Day 2 of this year’s NACS Show is in the books. While education sessions in crime reporting, foodservice...
by Adaobi Ezeokoli | Oct 16, 2025 | Food Law & Policy, Commentary
The 10th Anniversary of the Food Law Student Leadership Summit was held on Friday, October 3rd, and Saturday, October 4th, at the Harvard Law School campus. It was an incredible time engaging with faculty, panelists, and students from across the country. A heartfelt...
by Adaobi Ezeokoli | Oct 6, 2025 | Food Law & Policy, News
In episode three of Food For Change: Serving Solutions for People and Planet, CHLPI’s Emily Broad Leib explains how the field of food law and policy emerged, from her early work in Mississippi to founding the FLPC. She highlights the Global Food Donation Policy...
by Adaobi Ezeokoli | Sep 16, 2025
Climate Week NYC 2025 Reducing wasted food is a powerful and practical lever, capable of simultaneously advancing climate goals, relieving pressure on waste systems, and building food security within communities. A 2024 study found that Massachusetts has the most...
by Adaobi Ezeokoli | Sep 4, 2025 | Food Law & Policy, Commentary
The Zero Food Waste Coalition is excited to announce an opportunity for tailored, pro bono technical assistance to accelerate progress on food waste policy at the state level. We seek proposals from community-based organizations, nonprofits, coalitions, businesses...
by Adaobi Ezeokoli | Aug 25, 2025 | Food Law & Policy, News
By Olivia Aldridge. Originally published on Houston Public Media on August 22, 2025. Trevor Findley is quoted in this article A law going into effect Sept. 1 aims to “make Texas healthy again,” tapping into a national movement spurred by U.S. Health and Human Services...
by Adaobi Ezeokoli | Aug 25, 2025 | Food Law & Policy, News
Labels on food are confusing for all kinds of reasons. Here’s what they mean. By Christina Couch. Originally published in The New York Times on August 19, 2025. Emily Broad Leib is quoted in this article. When you open your fridge, how often do you check the dates on...
by Adaobi Ezeokoli | Aug 21, 2025 | Food Law & Policy, Commentary
By: Bianca Hsieh, Food Law and Policy Clinic Student With continued national attention on reducing food loss and waste, ReFED and the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic are tracking and analyzing food waste legislation. Their biannual updates to the Food...
by Adaobi Ezeokoli | Jun 25, 2025 | Food Law & Policy, Commentary
The Food Law and Policy Clinic (FLPC) at Harvard Law School has just unveiled a groundbreaking new resource: the Food Loss and Waste (FLW) Policy Hub website. This isn’t just another website; it’s a comprehensive, policy-driven platform designed to...
