A trade group representing some of America's biggest baked goods companies is urging the Biden administration to ratchet back its biofuel ambitions, arguing that using fuel made from crops could raise the cost of donuts, bread and other foods
FILE PHOTO: Corn is harvested at the Kenison Farms in LevanWASHINGTON - A trade group representing some of America's biggest baked goods companies is urging the Biden administration to ratchet back its biofuel ambitions, arguing that using fuel made from crops could raise the cost of donuts, bread and other foods.
The American Bakers Association, which represents companies like the grocer Kroger, donut maker Krispy Kreme and Tastykake parent company Flower Foods, told Reuters it met with the Environmental Protection Agency last week to urge reduced blending mandates, particularly for biodiesel.The group has also met with lawmakers involved in the issue to press its case, according to its president Robb MacKie.
"EPA always appreciates input from stakeholders, and we are taking their concerns into account along with those of the many other RFS stakeholders," Conger said. "America's agricultural sector is still emerging from years of disruptions due to trade wars and weather events. The COVID emergency continues to impact markets, including agriculture. Undercutting the Renewable Fuel Standard is not a solution," Kovarik said.
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