Regulatory
Stay informed on the latest natural food industry regulatory updates involving the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), or United States Department of Agriculture(USDA), as well as news regarding lawsuits, labeling and class-actions. Understand the evolving natural food regulatory and legal environment which can directly impact your product claims, intellectual property, packaging and ingredients.
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White House Issues Executive Order to Reschedule Cannabis
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Thursday directing the U.S. Attorney General to move cannabis from a Schedule I to Schedule III controlled substance, marking a watershed moment in the history of U.S. marijuana policy and a significant step forward for the nascent THC-infused beverage industry.
USDA Launches $700M Regenerative Pilot Program
The USDA this week unveiled the Regenerative Pilot Program, an initiative to put $700 million toward assisting American farmers in the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices.
San Francisco To Sue Ultraprocessed Food Makers
San Francisco just declared war on America’s snack aisle, filing the nation’s first government lawsuit today against the largest manufacturers of ultraprocessed foods. City Attorney David Chiu claims local governments are footing the bill for chronic diseases linked to the companies’ products
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PepsiCo and Walmart Colluded on Pricing, Alleges Unsealed FTC Complaint
PepsiCo allegedly created a soft drink “price gap” with Walmart, creating a system that allowed the world’s largest retail to obtain preferential promotional payments, while those same payments were reduced for Walmart’s competitors, according to court documents unsealed last week.
NotCo Evolves CPG ‘Pain’ Into AI R&D Engine
NotCo’s “rollercoaster of evolution” has landed it at a point where its initial mission – to be the industry’s “AI-powered R&D engine” – is beginning to take shape.
Trump Rolls Back Reciprocal Tariffs On Select Foods Imports
The Trump Administration signed an order on Friday amending reciprocal tariff rates on select food items unable to be grown, produced or procured in the U.S.
What The New Non-UPF Verified Standard Means for Brands
The Food Integrity Collective (FIC) officially released its version one standard for the new Non-UPF Verified program today, allowing the industry to understand what guardrails may steer the future of the food system and how brands can comply.
‘A Lobster Trap’ for Chemicals: Critics Slam New Efforts To Close GRAS Loophole
Politicians and Big Food have taken initial steps to influence the future of the GRAS process, and their efforts have immediately drawn criticism as industry watchdogs.
TikTok and Tariffs Stoke Supply Chain Tension
Between TikTok’s influence, tariff impacts and the MAHA movement, innovating across the CPG landscape is more complex than ever. We spoke with a range of stakeholders during SupplySide Global to see how they are navigating ever-changing demands and constraints.
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[Updated] Tracking The Impact Of A SNAP Funding Lapse
SNAP funding is set to run out on Saturday amid the ongoing government shutdown. Retailers and food companies are bracing for the impact of lower sales as that $8 billion in spending power is removed from the market overnight.
CPG Week: Whole Foods Forecasts Top Trends. Plus, Death vs. Death
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Avery dig into Whole Foods Market’s annual trends forecast and DayDayCook’s shift away from its recent brand acquisitions to focus on bitcoin. The podcasters also discuss the potential of a new food processing technology and the legal battle brewing between Liquid Death and Death Wish Coffee.
Food Dye Manufacturers Sue to ‘Immediately Strike Down’ West Virginia Additive Ban
A color additive industry trade group is suing the state of West Virginia, seeking to overturn a state law banning the use of FD&C colors in food and beverage products.
Texas Gov. Signs Executive Order to Create Legal Hemp Framework
Texas governor Greg Abbott has signed an executive order mandating age restrictions on the sale of hemp-derived THC products, roughly three months after he vetoed a bill that would have outlawed the intoxicant entirely in the Lone Star State.