Have you ever noticed that some alcohol beverages have a Nutrition Facts panel and others do not,...
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Focus on Food: FDA Publishes Food Traceability Final Rule
With thanksgiving right around the corner, food safety is on the minds of many Americans....
Truth in Labeling Laws(uits) – Update on Arkansas
Since 2018, 15 states have passed laws that limit the use of terms such as “burger,” “chick’n,”...
Focus on Food: the Proposed “Healthy” Rule and the White House Conference
September 28, 2022, was a busy day for those interested in food law and policy. Not only did the...
The Fight Over Organic Hydroponics: An Update
On September 22, 2022, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a district court ruling that...
How AMS is Promoting Local Food Systems
Recently, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), an agency within the United States Department...
FDA’s Color Additive Regulations and the Skittles Litigation
Recently two separate plaintiffs filed cases against Mars Incorporated (Mars), the maker of the...
Proposed Updates to the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule
On August 9, 2022 the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), an agency within the United States...
Food Labeling Litigation Trends: Protein
In 2021, there were 325 class action cases filed against food and beverage companies, the highest...
The Legality of Food Labeling Claims: Claims Brought by Competitors and Consumers
When you walk through a grocery store, you will likely see certain food labeling claims such as...