by Emily Stone | Sep 12, 2024 | Alternative Proteins, Biotechnology, Emily Stone, Food Labeling, Food Safety, Nutrition Programs, United States Department of Agriculture
The 2024 state legislative sessions were teeming with bill proposals and enactments that touched a variety of food law issues. A few states enacted proposals about issues such as universal school meals, PFAS, raw milk, and food deserts. Also, several states passed...
by Emily Stone | Aug 29, 2024 | Ag & Food Law Update, Animal Welfare, Biotechnology, Emily Stone, Farm Labor, Food and Drug Administration, Food Labeling, Food Safety, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Labor, National Organic Program, United States Department of Agriculture
When looking at a food’s packaging, there can be many confusing words, statements, or logos that appear. Along with nutritional claims like “heart healthy” or “low fat,” there could also be brightly colored logos proclaiming things like “certified gluten free” or...
by Emily Stone | Aug 15, 2024 | Emily Stone, Food Safety, Food Safety and Inspection Service, United States Department of Agriculture
On August 7, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published its proposed Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products. The proposed framework would create final product standards for certain raw poultry products...
by Emily Stone | Aug 1, 2024 | Emily Stone, Food and Drug Administration, Food Labeling
In May 2024, Nestle announced its intention to create a new food brand, called Vital Pursuit, specifically marketed for consumers who use GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. GLP-1 drugs mimic glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) hormones to create the feeling of fullness and...
by Emily Stone | Jul 18, 2024 | Ag & Food Law Update, Emily Stone, Food and Drug Administration, Food Labeling, Food Safety, Food Safety and Inspection Service
In May 2024, Nestle announced its development of a new food brand created for customers who are users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. GLP-1, which stands for glucagon-like peptide 1, is a hormone that naturally occurs in the small intestine and plays a role in the...
