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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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.
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.
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UNFI Faces Shareholder Class Action Over Allegedly Misleading Cost Savings Program
UNFI is facing legal action from shareholders after allegedly providing false and misleading financial information following the roll out of its Value Path cost savings initiative, launched in the wake of pandemic-induced supply chain volatility.
FDA: Aims To Reduce Sodium Intake, Allows Salt Substitutes In Food Products
The FDA proposed a new rule Friday allowing food makers to use salt substitutes in place of salt in an effort to reduce sodium intake from various processed and prepared foods. The move allows brands greater flexibility in ingredient choice used for flavor enhancement and preservation.
GOOD Meat Receives FDA ‘No Questions’ Letter For Lab Grown Chicken
GOOD Meat Inc. has received the go-ahead from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to begin producing its cell-cultivated chicken product stateside.
FDA: Updates Restructured Human Foods Program, Withdrawing Aged Food Standards Rule
On Tuesday, the FDA announced its progress on restructuring the Human Foods Program consolidating food safety enforcement under one leadership role and streamlining operations internally and in the field.
News Roundup: JBS Fights National Ad Board Over Net Zero Claims; Flower Foods Acquires Co-Man Papa Pita
In this week’s roundup: JBS fights BBB National Ad Division over net zero claims; Flower Foods completes acquisition of co-manufacturer Papa Pita; USDA appeals to WIC for updated guidelines and Red Lobster looks to CPG to salvage sales.
News Roundup: Little Spoon Expands Offerings; Spice Makers Seek Healthy Cert From FDA
In this week’s roundup: Little Spoon expands with new Biteables lines; American Spice Trade Association believes spices and herbs earned healthy status; Kraft Heinz puts price increases on hold and Project Potluck doubles in size.
FDA: ‘Continuing Concerns’ About Smucker’s Peanut Butter Facility Tied to Outbreak
The FDA has requested further answers from The J.M. Smucker Company about the company’s food safety response in the wake of a Salmonella outbreak that led to a Jif brand peanut butter recall in May 2022.
FDA Proposes New Structure For Human Foods Program
Acknowledging issues within its existing system, the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking to reimagine its food program through an agency-wide restructuring, per a letter published by Commissioner Robert Califf earlier today.
News Roundup: FDA Food Policy Commissioner Resigns; Flashfood Expands With Stop & Shop
In this week’s roundup: FDA Food Policy and Response Commissioner Frank Yiannas resigns; Flashfood expands to new Stop & Shop locations; Bipartisan SHIP IT Act is introduced to Congress; Meati opens the Mega Ranch; and Tyson CFO pleads guilty.
Legal: Heavy Metals Baby Food Case Moves to FDA
The fate of a putative consolidation accusing baby food maker Beech-Nut Nutrition Co. of violating consumer protection laws by including toxic amounts of heavy metals in its products is now in the hands of the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) after a New York federal judge on Thursday ruled the court does not have jurisdiction over the case.