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
White House Issues Executive Order to Reschedule Cannabis
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Thursday directing the U.S. Attorney General to move cannabis from a Schedule I to Schedule III controlled substance, marking a watershed moment in the history of U.S. marijuana policy and a significant step forward for the nascent THC-infused beverage industry.
USDA Launches $700M Regenerative Pilot Program
The USDA this week unveiled the Regenerative Pilot Program, an initiative to put $700 million toward assisting American farmers in the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices.
San Francisco To Sue Ultraprocessed Food Makers
San Francisco just declared war on America’s snack aisle, filing the nation’s first government lawsuit today against the largest manufacturers of ultraprocessed foods. City Attorney David Chiu claims local governments are footing the bill for chronic diseases linked to the companies’ products
Additional Content
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.