by Emily Stone | Sep 1, 2026 | Ag & Food Law Update, Emily Stone, Food and Drug Administration, Food Labeling
In July 2026, the 7th Circuit reinstated a lawsuit brought against the yogurt company, Chobani, which had previously been dismissed by a lower court. Specifically, the appellate court found that the district court had mistakenly relied on an FDA guidance when it...
by Emily Stone | Aug 21, 2026 | 'MAHA' Movement, Emily Stone, Federal Food Drug & Cosmetic Act, Food and Drug Administration, Food Safety
On August 10, 2026, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert Kennedy made two major announcements related to the agency’s “Make America Health Again” priorities. First, the Secretary proposed rulemaking to reform the “Generally Recognized as...
by Emily Stone | Aug 4, 2026 | Alternative Proteins, Aquaculture, Food and Drug Administration, Food Foundations, Food Labeling, Food Safety, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Research Fellows, United States Department of Agriculture
Mary Grace Winfrey, Research Fellow Two seafood products sitting side by side at a grocery store can appear nearly identical, yet they may be subject to very different legal requirements. This is because seafood regulation in the United States involves multiple...
by Emily Stone | Jul 21, 2026 | 'MAHA' Movement, Alternative Proteins, Cottage Foods, Emily Stone, Food Labeling, Food Safety, Local Food Systems, Nutrition Programs
With 2026 reaching its halfway point, most state legislatures have wrapped up their legislative sessions. As such, it is important to take stock of notable food related legislative actions that have occurred. This article is the second edition of a 2026 state food law...
by Emily Stone | Jul 7, 2026 | 'MAHA' Movement, Emily Stone, Food and Nutrition Service, Nutrition Programs, United States Department of Agriculture
On June 22, 2026, a federal district judge in the District of Columbia ruled that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) cannot prohibit SNAP participants in five states from purchasing certain foods with their SNAP benefits. Specifically, the court found that USDA’s...
