![]() “As a leader in the industry, we represent the voice of our loyal consumers as well as our loyal retail partners,” said Kenny Sung, CEO of Franklin Farms. House Foods is the leading brand and manufacturer of WIC-eligible plant-based protein products. There are over 6.2 million WIC participants, with an annual food budget of $3.5 billion (2022 est.). Together with its House Foods subsidiary partners, the Franklin Farms brand offers the widest choice of plant-based protein food products in the U.S. ![]() During a review process underway, Franklin Farms has urged the USDA to expand WIC-eligible plant-based food options and encourages manufacturer and grocery industry associations, as well as the WIC, dietician and vegan communities to support their effort. ![]() ![]() Popular plant-based protein food product categories such as tempeh, seitan, burger patties, meatless meatballs, nuggets and breakfast links, all remain ineligible. No other plant-based protein of any product category is currently WIC-eligible. The current WIC Federal Food Package and Guidance policy provides only unseasoned tofu defined as a cheese substitute. Franklin Farms®, a leading national brand and manufacturer of plant-based protein food products, announces its efforts to help provide WIC participants greater access to plant-based foods.
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