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
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.
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.
MAHA Strategy Report Lacks Roadmap
The MAHA Commission released its much-anticipated Strategy report, but the report brings very little clarity to what actually will be done to effect change on the issues central to the movement.
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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.
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.
CPG Week: A Daring Deal and Danone’s Dogged Pursuit of Lifeway Foods
In this episode of CPG Week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery dig into an acquisition, an acquisition attempt and an acquisition target, as well as an artificial intelligence mishap.
CPG Week: Why Danone Is Suing Chobani Again. Plus, Beyond Drops The ‘Meat’
The CPG Week podcast covers lawsuits against Chobani and Uncle Nearest Whiskey as well as Beyond’s name-change.
Smucker, Chubby Snacks Settle Trademark Suit
The J.M. Smucker Company has settled its lawsuit accusing now-defunct frozen sandwich startup Chubby Snacks of false advertising, trademark violations and disparagement in “years of advertising designed to tarnish the name and reputation” of Smucker’s competing Uncrustables brand.
Lawyers Call ‘Fraud’ on BellRing Brands, But One Analyst is Optimistic
BellRing Brands, maker of Premier Protein and Dymatize, is facing down a swarm of lawyers as multiple law firms specializing in shareholders rights have announced investigations into the publicly traded CPG company over allegations it violated securities laws.
Federal Agencies Push for Uniform Definition of ‘Ultraprocessed Food’ Amid Health Scrutiny
The FDA and USDA are collaborating to develop a federally recognized uniform definition for ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) amid mounting health concerns.
GoodPop, LesserEvil, Interact Intro Good Food Collective
GoodPop, LesserEvil, Quinn and Evergreen have banded their better-for-you brand equity together to launch The Good Food Collective (GFC) in order to advocate for more transparency and higher standards in the food industry.
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.
FDA Approves Another Dye, Accelerates Red No. 3 Timeline
The FDA announced it has approved the use of a new natural food dye, gardenia, to bring blue hues to food and beverages amid its ongoing push to phase out synthetic alternatives.