Labeling

Nestle and Conagra have joined Kraft Heinz and General Mills in pledging to remove the use of synthetic food dyes from their formulations amid growing pressure from the federal government and accelerated traction at the state level.

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a new directive this week for food manufacturers to phase out eight synthetic food dyes used in the formulations of thousands of food products.

Food policy has undergone a major shift in recent years but as Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. takes charge as the country’s top medical official, things look more uncertain than ever.

California’s Assembly Bill 899 requires baby food companies to test for heavy metals and disclose the results to consumers, bringing more transparency to the presence of potentially harmful elements.

The conversations and debates around ultra-processed food – what is it, and what isn’t it – just took their first step towards an answer. This week, the Non-GMO Project introduced a new certification: Non-UPF Verified.

Chubby Snacks has been hit with a class action lawsuit alleging the company mislabeled the amount of sugar in its frozen sandwiches.

On CPG Week, the podcast team talks about a number of lawsuits across food and beverage including another chapter in the PB&J wars and a couple deceptive labeling complaints for growing brands.

Dave’s Killer Bread will have to face accusations that it’s “Good Seed” and “21 Whole Grain” breads deceive consumers about their protein content after a California federal judge recently moved to certify the class.

David Chang’s Momofuku brand is targeting food brands like Homiah and MìLà with cease-and-desist letters claiming trademark infringement over “chili crunch” products.

SNAC International discussed its approach to the FDA’s 2024 regulatory agenda pertaining to sodium reduction, food labeling and processed foods and also made predictions on how flavor and function might play into bringing new consumers to the category.