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Microplastics Allegations “Don’t Hold Water”: Illinois District Court Tosses Claims Against Bluetriton Brands

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A recent opinion from the Northern District of Illinois may dampen the prospects of plaintiffs seeking to challenge the labeling of bottled water and other beverages based on the alleged presence of microplastics....more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Yes, You Can Patent Food Products!

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Companies in the food and beverage industry might overlook significant advantages by not patenting their innovations. While there’s a common belief that “recipes” cannot be patented, unique formulations and other aspects of...more

Perkins Coie

White House OMB Food Industry Updates (Spring 2024 Unified Agenda)

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Pivotal food regulatory updates abound in the recently released Spring 2024 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions, announced earlier this month by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Food & Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update - June 2024 #2

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - UK Labour Party Intends to Ban Energy Drink Sales to Children - The UK Labour Party has signaled that it intends to ban the sale of highly caffeinated energy drinks to those...more

Alston & Bird

Food & Beverage Digest – Spring 2024: Juicier Than Ever

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In the spring edition of the Food & Beverage Digest, our roundup of court cases and litigation trends affecting the food, beverage, agribusiness, and cosmetics industries, we ponder the significance of insignificant, real...more

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My Healthy Food Product is Ready to Go to Market – What About its Packaging?

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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

McDermott Will & Emery

Navigating Hemp THC Beverages

Nonalcoholic beverages infused with delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) derived from hemp (aka intoxicating hemp beverages) are becoming increasingly popular for consumers looking for an alternative to alcohol....more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 8th Advanced Summit on Food Law - April 30th - May 1st, Chicago, IL

Attend ACI’s 8th Advanced Summit on Food Law – Regulation, Compliance and Litigation and obtain the tools and techniques you need to meet the legal and regulatory challenges which the food industry is now facing as well as...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Don’t Assume Nonalcoholic Beverage Ingredients Are OK for Alcoholic Beverages

As we enter 2024, more and more brands are joining the nonalcoholic beverage space. An increasing variety of nonalcoholic, single-serve, ready-to-drink beverages are marketing the innovative use of indigenous botanicals,...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Caffeine’s Wake-Up Call: Navigating Legal Risks for Highly Caffeinated Beverage Products

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In the bustling landscape of consumer goods, caffeinated beverages stand out as a daily staple for millions of Americans. A recent shift towards “clean caffeine” and caffeine alternatives has further energized consumer demand...more

Perkins Coie

Q4 2023 | Food and CPG Legal Trends

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PERKINS COIE IS PLEASED TO PUBLISH ITS Q4 FOOD AND CPG LEGAL TRENDS REPORT. This report is a bite-sized version of our annual year in review, providing timely insights on trends so far this year. In Q4 2023, the Consumer...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Food & Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update - December 2023

Shook Partner Published on New York Consumer Protection Laws - Cary Silverman, a partner in the firm’s Public Policy Group, was published in Albany’s Times Union letters to the editor on a proposed New York consumer...more

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Who Regulates My Product?

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In the world of healthy food and beverages, a crucial first step towards bringing a new product to the crowded U.S. market is identifying and understanding the regulatory authorities that oversee your product. This is not...more

Holland & Knight LLP

A Look Into the FDA and USDA Regulatory Regimes

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In the next episode of the "Legal Bites Podcast" series, Food and Beverage Litigation Team leader Nathan Adams and Practice Development Manager Kristina Merritt speak with Public Policy & Regulation attorney Sara Klock, who...more

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FDA Releases Public Inventory of Unapproved Food Additives

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a public inventory on July 12, 2023, of certain food ingredients that the agency has determined are unsafe because they are unapproved food additives that are not Generally...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Food & Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update - July 2023

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) released a report in which it classifies a common artificial sweetener—aspartame—as a Group 2B carcinogen. The Food and Drug Administration first approved aspartame for...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Food & Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update - May 2023 #2

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - Group Petitions USDA to Prohibit ‘Low-Carbon Beef’ Label, Require Verification for Carbon Claims - The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has petitioned the U.S. Department of...more

Harris Beach PLLC

First Quarter 2023 Trends in the Food and Beverage Industry

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The first quarter of 2023 witnessed significant litigation and regulatory developments that will undoubtedly affect members of the chain of commerce in the food and beverage industry. Specifically, putative class actions...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update - April 2023

FDA Proposes Changes to Standards of Identity for Foods Including Salt- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a proposed rule that would change the standards of identity (SOIs) for foods that include salt to...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Food & Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update - March 2023 #4

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - Report: FDA Food Recalls Jumped 700% from 2021 to 2022 - The number of individual units of food and drink recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2022 increased...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

“Fit” For Dismissal: SDNY Rejects Class Action Misapplying FDA’s “Healthy” Regulation

When is a food “healthy”?  And who gets to decide?  A recent decision from the Southern District of New York touched on these questions in the context of an implausible consumer class action—though the court ultimately didn’t...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Food and Beverage Labeling Defense Strategies

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A trio of recent cases challenging disparate food and beverage labels offers a few common substantive and procedural lessons for companies. First, the back panels – when considered in light of U.S. Food and Drug...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update - February 2023 #2

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the availability of draft guidance for industry on labeling plant-based milk alternatives. The guidance indicates that plant-based milk alternatives can be labeled as...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Plant-Based Milk Alternatives

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the availability of draft guidance for industry on labeling plant-based milk alternatives. The guidance indicates that plant-based milk alternatives can be labeled as...more

Alston & Bird

$19 Million Criminal Penalty Levied Against Food Manufacturer Serves as a Stark Reminder of the Importance of Food Safety...

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A salmonella outbreak that sickened hundreds brought the largest criminal penalty ever imposed following a criminal conviction in a food safety case. Our Food & Beverage and White Collar, Government & Internal Investigations...more

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