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
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.
SBA’s New ‘Grocery Guarantee’ Offers 90% Backing to Food Businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) unveiled a new loan program aimed at supporting small businesses across the domestic food supply chain.
Additional Content
Broth Beef: USDA, FDA Trying To Ban FODMAP Terms, Says Gourmend
Gourmend Foods is suing the USDA and FDA over the use of proven, low-FODMAP labeling claims on beef bone broth packages saying “the government does not get to decide which facts consumers are allowed to learn.”
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.