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FDA Human Foods Lands New Leader
Today we are diving into the anticipated appointment of Florida attorney Kyle Diamantas as the new FDA Human Foods deputy commissioner.
Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): The FDA Reorganizes As Farm Bill Expires Again
With a majority of its nearly year-long reorganization efforts now complete, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is ushering in a new era.
CPG Week: Weed, Juice & A Snack Empire
This week, the podcast team explores the uphill battle for industrial hemp food and beverage brands as individual states enact restrictions, a juice category merger and the growing snack portfolio of Our Home.
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Report: Tariffs, Food Safety Fuel Brand Operator Anxiety
Food brand operators are sweating more than the summer heat these days. From tariffs to regulatory moves impacting sourcing and food safety, Dataessential One’s Midyear Trend Report illustrates some of the most pressing topics companies are tracking and adapting to in the first half of the year.
USDA Extends SNAP Waiver Restrictions To Three States
The USDA has granted three new waivers restricting candy and soda from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs.
MAHA Momentum: West Virginia Passes Sweeping Food Additive Ban
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement’s fight against food additives just notched its first big win. On Monday, West Virginia became the first state to ban the use of synthetic food additives.
CPG Week: The RFK Jr. Effect on CPG
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is already making his mark on the food system just days after his confirmation as secretary of Health and Human Services. The CPG Week team discusses the big industry issues to watch during his tenure and some of the fallout already underway at the FDA.
What’s Next After RFK Jr. Takes The Helm on Health?
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 Goes After Ultra-Processed Foods
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued executive order directing state agencies to provide recommendations to limit the harms of “ultra-processed foods” and investigate the adverse health impacts of ingredients like food dyes.
What’s Next For Hemp-Derived THC After California’s Emergency Action?
Hemp-derived cannabis companies face an uncertain path forward as they navigate an increasingly difficult climate for retail distribution as states like California restrict what can be sold and where.
CA Closes The Door On Hemp-Derived THC Products
Citing concerns over public health, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom proposed on Friday an emergency regulation that will heavily restrict “intoxicating hemp products.”
UPSIDE Foods Takes Florida’s Cultured Meat Ban To Court
UPSIDE Foods has has teamed up with nonprofit, public interest law firm, the Institute for Justice to fight Florida’s ban on cell-cultured meat citing constitutional issues with the state’s approach to restricting interstate commerce.
Regulatory Roll Call: Stronger Organic Standards, Farm Bill Updates, And How To Disclose Non-GMO Foods
As we look into the Nosh crystal ball and attempt to make sense of what to expect in 2024, we called up a few regulatory experts to run through what they are watching this year.