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
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No Deal (Yet): Kroger-Albertsons Merger Denied
The proposed $24.6 billion Kroger-Albertsons megamerger was temporarily blocked today by a federal judge, who ruled in favor of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) suing to block the deal.
DoD Awards The EVERY Company $2M From $60M Pool
The EVERY Company has combatted a tough investment terrain to become the latest food tech outfit to lock in funds, totaling $2 million, from the U.S. Department of Defense, according to an announcement this week.
Ben & Jerry’s Sues Unilever For Blocking Public Stance on Gaza
Tensions are rising between Ben & Jerry’s and its parent company, Unilever. The mission-driven ice cream maker filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit claiming it has repeatedly blocked the brand’s attempts to take a public stance on the war in Gaza.
A Bite With… Julia Ocampo, Luker Chocolate’s COP16 Delegate
Over the past two weeks world leaders from over 180 countries gathered for the United Nations’ 16th annual Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity. Luker Chocolate VP of Sustainability Julia Ocampo was also invited to participate.
Chubby Snacks Hit With Class Action Lawsuit
Chubby Snacks has been hit with a class action lawsuit alleging the company mislabeled the amount of sugar in its frozen sandwiches.
CPG Week: Deceptive Labeling & Class Action Lawsuits
On CPG Week, the podcast team talks about a number of lawsuits across food and beverage including another chapter in the PB&J wars and a couple deceptive labeling complaints for growing brands.
Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): The FDA Reorganizes As Farm Bill Expires Again
With a majority of its nearly year-long reorganization efforts now complete, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is ushering in a new era.
Dave’s Killer Bread Can’t Kill Off Deceptive Ad Suit
Dave’s Killer Bread will have to face accusations that it’s “Good Seed” and “21 Whole Grain” breads deceive consumers about their protein content after a California federal judge recently moved to certify the class.
CPG Week: Weed, Juice & A Snack Empire
This week, the podcast team explores the uphill battle for industrial hemp food and beverage brands as individual states enact restrictions, a juice category merger and the growing snack portfolio of Our Home.
What’s Next For Hemp-Derived THC After California’s Emergency Action?
Hemp-derived cannabis companies face an uncertain path forward as they navigate an increasingly difficult climate for retail distribution as states like California restrict what can be sold and where.