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The Trump Administration Releases the “New Pyramid”

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Earlier this week, the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) published the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines, with HHS as the primary author....more

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State AGs Take a Page Out of the MAHA Playbook: Food & Beverage Industry in the Crosshairs

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Our Food & Beverage and White Collar, Government & Internal Investigations Teams review recent moves by state attorneys general to follow the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda and what they signal for food and consumer...more

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DOJ Antitrust Investigation Broadens Across U.S. Food Supply Chain

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The Department of Justice’s scrutiny of egg pricing has blown up into one of the most aggressive federal antitrust initiatives in the agricultural sector in decades....more

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New Executive Order Demands Antitrust Crackdown on the Food Supply Chain

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On December 6, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order directing a sweeping federal inquiry into alleged price-fixing and other anticompetitive conduct across the U.S. food supply chain. The Order is framed explicitly...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Addressing Security Risks from Price Fixing and Anti-Competitive Behavior in the Food Supply Chain (Trump EO Tracker)

Establishes Food Supply Chain Security Task Forces at the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate anti-competitive behavior across U.S. food-related industries, including meat...more

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U.S. Eases Agricultural Tariffs Under IEEPA Authority, Offering Targeted Relief to Importers and Consumers

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On Nov. 14, 2025, the White House announced a significant modification to the “reciprocal” tariff regime imposed earlier this year under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”). ...more

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Interview with Africa Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) opportunities.

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Food security is an increasing priority for many countries and notably, in the Middle East. Does sovereign investment present a long-term opportunity for Africa? Is food security becoming an increasingly important benchmark...more

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The European Deforestation Directive: Implications For Africa’s Food Security

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While the EUDR provides a pathway for African countries to adopt sustainable farming, it also imposes significant compliance pressures, especially for smallholder farmers. On December 30, 2025, the European Deforestation...more

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Food Security And Sustainable Financing In Africa: Risks, Hurdles And The Pathway Forward

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The lack of food security is a persistent issue facing parts of Africa. The number of Africans who are undernourished has been increasing, even as the global hunger trends show modest improvements in other regions. In 2022,...more

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Import Certification Requirements Take Effect Under Import Alert 99-52 for Shrimp and Spices from Certain Regions in Indonesia

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On October 31, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began requiring import certifications for shrimp and all spices from certain regions of Indonesia based on the risk of potential contamination with Cesium-137...more

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FDA Exercises First Use of Import Certification Authority, Establishing New Requirements to Import Shrimp and Spices from Certain...

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On October 3, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will begin requiring import certifications for shrimp and all spices from certain regions of Indonesia based on the risk of potential...more

DLA Piper

Food and Beverage News and Trends - May 2025 #2

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FDA approves three color additives derived from natural sources. In order to “expand the palette of available colors from natural sources for manufacturers to safely use in food,” the FDA announced on May 9 that it has...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Food Venture Financing News - Weekly Issue No. 231

Hershey announced that it plans on acquiring LesserEvil, a better-for-you popcorn brand, for approximately $750 million. GrubMarket, a San Francisco based food logistics company, has raised $50 million in funding to...more

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State Attorneys General Poised to Crack Down On Price Gouging Amid Market Pressure

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This past Thursday, New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a warning to businesses against price gouging for eggs and poultry. The current bird flu outbreak began in March 2024 but has become a topic of increasing...more

Lathrop GPM

Is Your Supply Chain Tidy?

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Last week, McDonald’s found itself in the national spotlight. However, instead of highlighting a holiday McFlurry, the hamburger giant was linked to an E. coli outbreak that spread across 13 states and caused approximately 75...more

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Food and Beverage News and Trends - August 2024

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This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape. FDA rolls out Phase II of long-term sodium reduction plan. FDA has released new,...more

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Tougher enforcement of food law in Belgium

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As from 1 January 2024, a tougher enforcement regime for food law infringements awaits food business operators in Belgium. The Belgian Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain has been granted additional enforcement...more

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FDA Provides New Resource on Redundancy Risk Management Plans for Critical Food Manufacturers

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On Nov. 22, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a new resource for manufacturers of critical foods — defined as any infant formula or medical food — reminding manufacturers of their obligation to...more

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Consumer Protection in UAE: Laws and Regulations for Food Safety

Consumer protection is a top priority in the UAE, especially concerning food safety. The UAE has established a comprehensive legal framework to safeguard consumers' health and well-being, with Federal Law No. 10/2015 on Food...more

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Africa Focus: Summer 2023

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Recent disruptions in the global food supply chains have highlighted Africa's urgent need to become self-sufficient in food production. Traditionally, the continent has turned to small-scale community-based agricultural...more

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A New Source of Government-backed Financing For U.S. Food Supply Chain Businesses

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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently unveiled a new loan program for loans that are guaranteed by the USDA. These US government backed loans should encourage participating lenders to lend more funds —...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 7th Advanced Summit on Food Law – Regulation, Compliance and Litigation - April 18th - 19th, Chicago, IL

American Conference Institute is hosting the 7th Annual Advanced Summit on Food Law – Regulation, Compliance, and Litigation from April 18-19, 2023, in Chicago! Prepare for the future by examining current controversies,...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Special Report - 2022 FDA Year in Review

As the United States’ primary public health and consumer protection agency, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates at least one quarter of the nation’s economy and exerts significant influence over global...more

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FDA releases systematic review of the scientific literature on food safety culture

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Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a systematic review of the scientific literature on food safety culture. The review was conducted as part of FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety blueprint,...more

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FSMA Update: FDA issues final traceability rule for certain foods

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FDA published a final rule “Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods” designed to improve the agency's ability to rapidly track and trace food through the supply chain. The final rule maintains the...more

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