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
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.
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.
Additional Content
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.
News Roundup: Albertsons Launches Emerging Brand Competition; Cereal Maker Sues Rock Band
In this week’s roundup: Albertsons launches emerging brand competition; Post Holdings sues LA-based rock band OK Go; Whole Foods aims to increase store expansions three-fold; Campbell’s consolidates snack offices and SPAM gets stylish.
Albertsons: WA Supreme Court Clears Way For $4B Dividend
The Washington State Supreme Court has cleared the way for Albertsons to pay out a $4 billion shareholder dividend after it sided with a lower court trial judge in declining the state attorney general’s request to appeal an injunction on Tuesday.
Digital Advertising Has A Hemp Policy Problem
Digital advertising has become a nightmare for hemp food and beverage brands, regardless of whether or not their products contain CBD.
FDA Raises Vitamin D3 Fortification Levels, Allows Fortification in Nutrition Bars
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration made a small but notable move in nutrition standards this week, raising vitamin D fortification level allowances in cereal while expanding regulation to permit the nutrient’s addition in the bar category.
Study Sparks Debate Over Heavy Metals in Dark Chocolate
Both organic and conventional chocolate makers came under fire when a Consumer Reports study found potentially hazardous levels of lead and cadmium in 28 dark chocolate products. The issue became more complex when Trader Joe’s and Hershey’s, were served with class action lawsuits.
News Roundup: Pickle Wars, Low-Carbon Beef
Grillo’s is taking Wahlburgers to court over pickles, a data company unveils its cattle carbon credits at the CES Convention, Jenny Craig launches a ready-made, meal delivery platform and precision fermentation company Liberation Labs closes seed funding round.