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Alexandre Family Farm Drops ROC, Certified Humane Amid Animal Welfare Scrutiny
After years of scrutiny over its animal welfare practices, Alexandre Family Farm has dropped its Regenerative Organic Certified status.
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.
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HHS Proposes Mandatory GRAS Notifications, Advances Federal UPF Definition
The HHS proposed significant changes to the federal food regulatory framework that could have broad implications for packaged food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers.
There Is No UPF Regulation Coming, RFK Jr. Claims
Despite the Administration’s assertion it will rein in the ultraprocessed foods prevalent within American’s diets, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., claims there won’t be any new regulations imposed in order to do so.
Beyond the Shelf, Farmers Fear Hemp Regulations
The uncertainty surrounding the future cannabis regulations could impact the amount of hemp farmers plant in the coming year.
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.
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[Updated] Tracking The Impact Of A SNAP Funding Lapse
SNAP funding is set to run out on Saturday amid the ongoing government shutdown. Retailers and food companies are bracing for the impact of lower sales as that $8 billion in spending power is removed from the market overnight.
Federal Agencies Push for Uniform Definition of ‘Ultraprocessed Food’ Amid Health Scrutiny
The FDA and USDA are collaborating to develop a federally recognized uniform definition for ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) amid mounting health concerns.
USDA Extends SNAP Waiver Restrictions To Three States
The USDA has granted three new waivers restricting candy and soda from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs.
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.
Regulatory Roll Call: Stronger Organic Standards, Farm Bill Updates, And How To Disclose Non-GMO Foods
As we look into the Nosh crystal ball and attempt to make sense of what to expect in 2024, we called up a few regulatory experts to run through what they are watching this year.
How USDA’s Organic Fraud Rule Could Impact CPG Brands
A proposed rule by USDA, ‘Strengthening Organic Enforcement,’ aims to curb organic fraud via more oversight of the organic marketplace, including production, handling and sales. If implemented, it would be the largest update to organic oversight in 20 years.