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.
Featured Regulatory Content
Avocado Oil Claims Add Legal Risk to Snack Brands’ Seed Oil Shift
Potato chips makers are under fire, with allegations of false marketing and deceptive business practices over label claims about avocado oil.
Federal Court Orders USDA to Update GMO Labeling Rules by 2028
Consumers have the right to know whether highly-refined corn and soy oils are present in their food purchases, and they won’t be finding out via a QR code, per a final ruling issued by a federal district this week.
Alexandre Family Farm Drops ROC, Certified Humane Amid Animal Welfare Scrutiny
After years of scrutiny over its animal welfare practices, Alexandre Family Farm has dropped its Regenerative Organic Certified status.
Additional Content
Nortera Foods’ Green Giant Deal Hits Regulatory Roadblock in Canada
Nearly 10 months after B&G Foods agreed to sell its Green Giant and Le Sieur businesses in Canada to Nortera Foods, the transaction is facing a potentially deal-breaking regulatory challenge.
HHS Proposes Mandatory GRAS Notifications, Advances Federal UPF Definition
The HHS proposed significant changes to the federal food regulatory framework that could have broad implications for packaged food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers.
New Jersey Becomes Latest State to Prohibit ‘Surveillance Pricing’ on Groceries
New Jersey is the latest state pushing back against the use of consumer data in grocery pricing, with Gov. Mike Sherrill signing legislation that prohibits retailers from using personal information to set individualized grocery prices.
Rebel Must Redesign Pints After $23.8M Van Leeuwen Loss
Van Leeuwen has been awarded $23.8 million in profits in a trade dress infringement case against ketogenic ice cream brand Rebel.
McCormick Uses $28M Tariff Windfall to Counter Iran-Linked Cost Pressures
McCormick & Co. received $28 million in tariff refunds during its second quarter and expects an additional $3 million in the back half of the year, offering some relief as the company contends with mounting inflationary pressures.
UPF Lawsuit Hits Causation Wall as Claims Against Food Giants Dismissed
A lack of provable causation between the consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) and dietary illness led a Pennsylvania court to dismiss a lawsuit targeting 11 major food and beverage manufacturers this week, on grounds that the plaintiff has failed to establish that their products contributed to his pediatric diabetes.
The Only Bean Hit With Class Action Over Protein Claims
The Only Bean is facing a proposed class action lawsuit, alleging the dry-roasted edamame snacks producer misled consumers by overstating the usable protein content of its products and failing to comply with federal labeling requirements.
Federal Court Blocks USDA-Backed SNAP Soda, Candy Restrictions in Five States
A federal judge has blocked the USDA from allowing five states to prohibit SNAP recipients from using benefits to purchase soda and candy, ruling that the agency exceeded its authority.
Tattooed Chef Nears $4.7M Investor Settlement
Plant-based frozen food outfit Tattooed Chef is nearing a settlement with investors three years after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections.
Food Tech’s IP Dilemma: Protect the Science or Grow the Category?
An IP lawsuit over plant-based egg white protein could determine the future of a pair of food tech companies right as they are on the verge of scaling.