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
Even The New Dietary Guidelines Want More Protein, Less Processing
“Eat real food.” That is the central message projected by the Trump Administration’s new Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
What Are the Implications of Natural Grocers’ GMO Labeling Case?
The USDA will be required to revise parts of its National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard after judges in the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals invalidated several “loopholes” that plaintiffs argued would have misled consumers.
A Year In Food Industry Upheaval: Trump, Tariffs and Titanium Dioxide
This year will go down in the history books as one marked by an unprecedented federal focus on the food industry, sparking strategic overhauls of, and a bit of panic within, Big Food operations; a flurry of state-level action against a plethora of synthetic ingredients; and the adoption of some new acronyms – UPFs and MAHA, just to name a few.
Additional Content
Happy Family Introduces Shine Organics: a New Brand of Snacking Pouches for Adults
Happy Family, a leading premium organic food brand delivering optimal nutrition for babies, toddlers and beyond, has launched Shine Organics, a new brand offering a line of adult snacking pouches mindfully made with a special blend of organic fruits and vegetables,
Celestial Seasonings Teas Receive Non-GMO Project Verification
This announcement is the first step in an ongoing process through which the brand intends to achieve Non-GMO Project Verification for all of its bagged specialty teas
FDA Warns Kind on Use of “Healthy”
Food and beverage entrepreneurs may need to be cautious when it comes to putting the word “healthy” on their labels, especially if they are working with high fat ingredients such as nuts.
Lessons From Expo West: A Focus on Special Diets – Probiotics, Vegan, and Gluten-Free
FBU attended several of the educational sessions featured at the 2015 Natural Products Expo West, and it was apparent that the ones focused on special diets were drawing in the biggest crowds. While not an examination of the science behind the diets, the sessions did focus on the evolution and rise in consumer adoption of each, and, consequently, the effect on innovation for manufacturers.
When in Doubt, Leave It Out: A Recipe for ‘Natural’ Products
Considering the consumer clamor in recent years for all-things-natural, it’s no wonder that food and beverage manufacturers may occasionally stretch the boundaries of the term to apply it to their products.
Packaged Facts Eyes Five Functional Ingredients to Watch for in 2015
Ask most industry trend spotters about what’s hot in food and beverage, and functional ingredients often show up near the top of the list.
Added Sugar & Portion Rules May Drive Formula & Packaging Changes
A long-simmering food fight in the U.S. is about to reach a boil. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is intent on improving its labeling standards to encourage healthier eating.
The Ultimate 2015 Food and Beverage Trend List
With our comprehensive list of expected food and beverage trends for 2015, subscribers now have access to critical information as to what’s hot and what’s soon to be on-trend in the coming year.
FDA Issues New Calorie-Listing Regulations for Chain Restaurants, C-Stores & More
The Food and Drug Administration announced in a ruling today that it will require chain foodservice establishments with 20 or more locations to list their foods’ caloric information on their menus.
The Segment Expected to be Worth $226B by 2018… and How to Take Advantage
Sales of natural products have never been better, rising 9 percent annually compared to 4 percent for the entire U.S. food and beverage industry.