After formulating an exciting new healthy food or beverage, the packaging it comes in may feel like an afterthought. It should not be. Food packaging has become an increasingly hot topic among federal and state regulators,...more
3/15/2024
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Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) ,
Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Manufacturers ,
GRAS ,
Green Guides ,
PFAS ,
Product Packaging ,
Recycling ,
Sustainability
Venture capital can be a vital source of funding and support for emerging companies in the healthy food and beverage space. In addition to providing capital, venture capitalists may offer strategic guidance, networking...more
2/15/2024
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Business Plans ,
Corporate Governance ,
Early Stage Companies ,
Emerging Growth Companies ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Investors ,
Private Equity ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Seed Financing ,
Startups ,
Venture Capital
A contract manufacturer (also known as a “co-man” or “co-packer” and for brevity, we’ll use “co-man” from here on out) is a critical partner for most emerging companies in the healthy food and beverage (F&B) space. The...more
As an emerging growth company in the healthy food & beverage (F&B) space, you might rightfully think, “My company is too young to consider either buying another company or selling to another company.” And depending on what...more
Intellectual property protection is essential for emerging companies in the healthy food and beverage (“F&B”) space to attract investors and stand out from competitors. To gain a competitive edge, companies should understand...more
We invite you to enjoy a review of the food and beverage industry with bite size articles ranging from regulatory and real estate trends to litigation and M&A happenings.
The past two years have seen significant changes...more
6/2/2022
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Beverage Manufacturers ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Investigations ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Putative Class Actions ,
SBA ,
Whistleblowers
Many companies need strong supply chain traceability. For the most prevalent tracing challenges, blockchain may provide a formidable solution.
Real-World Applications -
Using blockchain to trace products is especially...more
The spread of COVID-19 has led to questions for the food industry regarding the food supply chain, FDA’s role in protecting it, and changes to FDA operational procedures during the public health emergency. In response, FDA...more
3/20/2020
/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
FEMA ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Supply ,
FSMA ,
FSVP ,
Public Health ,
Public Health Emergency ,
Supply Chain ,
World Health Organization
...The coronavirus (provisionally named SARS-CoV-2, with its disease being named COVID-19) has been documented in six of the world’s seven continents (sparing only Antarctica), in more than 70 countries and territories. More...more
3/6/2020
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Business Continuity Plans ,
Business Interruption ,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
Imports ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Material Adverse Change Clauses (MACs) ,
OSHA ,
Performance Standards ,
Public Health ,
Risk Management ,
Suppliers ,
Supply Chain ,
Supply Contracts ,
World Health Organization
Welcome to issue two of Foley’s Manufacturing MarketTrends newsletter, which highlights key trends with the potential to make 2019 a year of change for manufacturers. In this issue, we will explore collaboration between the...more
7/12/2019
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Big Data ,
Biotechnology ,
Blockchain ,
FDA Approval ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Safety ,
Machine Learning ,
Manufacturers ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Supply Chain ,
USDA
In the face of an ever increasing global population set to surpass 9 billion by 2050, agriculture and science have converged to create sustainable, innovative solutions to food production. Cellular agriculture is perhaps the...more
6/19/2019
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Cattle ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Safety ,
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) ,
Food Supply ,
Memorandum of Understanding ,
Poultry ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Seafood ,
Technology ,
USDA
On Friday, January 4, 2013, FDA announced the pre-publication of two long-awaited proposed rules implementing parts of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which was signed into law by President Obama on January 4, 2011....more