by Emily Stone | Jan 20, 2026 | 'MAHA' Movement, Emily Stone, Food and Drug Administration, Food and Nutrition Service, Nutrition Programs, United States Department of Agriculture
On January 7, 2025, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Secretary Rollins and Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Secretary Kennedy unveiled the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030 (DGA). The Trump Administration is hailing the publication of...
by Emily Stone | Dec 16, 2025 | 'MAHA' Movement, Alternative Proteins, Emily Stone, Food and Drug Administration, Food Labeling, Food Safety, Nutrition Programs, United States Department of Agriculture
2025 was an impactful year in the world of food law. Last week, NALC staff identified the “top ten” areas in agricultural and environmental law. Now, for those interested in more food- and consumer – focused issues, here are the top areas of food law and policy...
by Emily Stone | Nov 18, 2025 | Agricultural Marketing Service, Emily Stone, Food and Drug Administration, Food Foundations, Food Labeling, Food Safety, Food Safety and Inspection Service, United States Department of Agriculture
The United States has a unique and at times, confusing system of federal regulation over its food supply. Generally, jurisdiction over the food supply rests with two federal agencies, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration...
by Emily Stone | Oct 21, 2025 | 'MAHA' Movement, Emily Stone, Food and Drug Administration, United States Department of Agriculture
This month California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1264 into law. This landmark legislation creates a statutory definition of ultra-processed foods (UPF) and makes California the first state in the nation to ban certain UPFs from being served in schools. AB 1264’s...
by Emily Stone | Oct 2, 2025 | Alternative Proteins, Food Labeling, Research Fellows
Emily Whitest, Research Fellow The legal definition of “meat” is under fire. As alternative proteins flood the market, a new wave of state laws are challenging long-held food standards. The world of food is rapidly innovating, especially in the...
