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The Future of Food: Exploring the World of Cell-Cultivated Cuisine

In the past decade, the connection between food production, particularly agriculture, and carbon emissions has led to a surge in sustainable food production practices. One industry has made headlines recently: cell-cultivated...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

FDA Grants Three Natural Food Additive Petitions

On May 9, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted three color additive petitions, approving two new colorings and expanding one existing approval. These approvals come after the agency’s announcement last...more

Morgan Lewis - Well Done

Proposed Nutrition and Allergen Labeling Changes for Alcoholic Beverages: Key Takeaways

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has published a pair of proposed rules that if finalized could significantly reshape alcohol beverage labeling in the United States. In a move aimed at improving transparency...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Flurry of Activity from FDA in the First Four Months of 2025

It is an understatement to say the last four months have been a whirlwind. Cabinet confirmations, executive orders, policy changes, and more, including some developments that impact (or that will impact) the food industry...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Regulatory Changes Address Surge of Food-As-Health Initiatives and Shift “Healthy” ‎Standard; Plus New Labeling Requirements

Food and beverage products that promote health and well-being have proliferated. Demand has surged for foods and drinks that are loaded with nutrients and offer health benefits. Their growth is partly driven by an increased...more

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Food and Beverage News and Trends - March 2025 #2

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This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape. Secretary Kennedy takes first steps to eliminate GRAS exception. Health and...more

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FDA Continues Push to Improve Food Labeling Practices in the United States

In September 2022, former President Biden convened the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, during which the White House introduced its National Strategy on Nutrition and Health (National Strategy). The...more

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Make Food “Healthy” Again: FDA’s Resolution for a Healthier 2025

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began 2025 with a resolution to make food “healthy” again by announcing a trio of new final and proposed rules that are intended to make it easier for consumers to identify healthy...more

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FDA Proposes New Front-of-Pack Nutrition Label

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On January 14, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a new requirement for all packaged foods to have a front-of-package (FOP) nutrition label. The FDA’s position is that the FOP label would provide consumers...more

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FDA Publishes Front-of-Pack Regulation, Bans Red Dye No. 3

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a proposed front-of-package nutrition label, the "Nutrition Info box," that would give consumers readily visible information about the "Low," "Med" or "High" levels of...more

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FDA Releases Proposed Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling Rule

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On January 16, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) published a highly anticipated proposed rule on front-of-package (“FOP”) nutrition labeling (“proposed rule”)....more

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FDA Proposes Front-of-Package Labeling Requirements

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On 14 January 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a proposed rule to be published on 16 January, which, if finalized, will require a front-of-package (FOP) nutrition label on most packaged foods. This FOP...more

DLA Piper

Food and Beverage News and Trends - January 2025 #2

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FDA issues proposed rule on front-of-package nutrition labeling. The FDA has released its proposed rule on front-of-package nutrition labeling which, if enacted, would add a requirement to include an informational box that...more

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FDA's New Year, New Rules: Labeling for Healthier Choices

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking a stronger approach toward supporting health goals in 2025 and beyond by setting the tone and releasing a number of regulatory actions aimed at enhancing consumer health...more

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Front-of-pack, Front-of-mind

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On Tuesday, FDA proposed a rule that would require a front-of-pack mini nutrition label on most packaged foods by 2028. This is yet another effort by FDA to make it easier for consumers to determine which foods are “healthy”...more

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Food and Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update - August 2024

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - Lawmakers Introduce Bill Banning Commercial Octopus Farming - A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced a law that would ban commercial octopus farming in the United States...more

Morgan Lewis - Well Done

Salt-Shaking it Up: FDA Issues Proposed Rule to Allow Salt Substitutes in Standardized Foods

FDA has consistently pursued its aim of encouraging US consumers to eat less salt. As we have previously written, FDA issued a Voluntary Sodium Reduction guidance in October 2021 to support the reduction of average sodium...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

What is “Healthy Food”? FDA May Know the Answer

On September 28, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a Proposed Rule to revise the criteria for when foods can be labeled with the nutrient content claim “healthy.” Since 1994, FDA has recognized that when a...more

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Proposed Rule on “Healthy” Labeling

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Here is what you need to know about the FDA's recent proposed rule on "healthy" labeling. - On September 29, 2022, FDA proposed an amendment to the existing regulation (21 CFR § 101.65) on when “healthy” or similar terms...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

FDA Proposes Updated Rule for “Healthy” Foods

FDA issued a proposed rule on September 28, 2022 to update the definition of “healthy” by specifying new criteria by which the term can be used in food labeling. Previously, FDA explained that “healthy” is an implied nutrient...more

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FDA Issues Proposed Rule Updating "Healthy" Food Claim Definition

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Key Takeaways - ..On September 28, 2022, the FDA issued a proposed rule to update the criteria for which foods can be labeled as “healthy” to align the definition with current nutrition science. ..For the first time,...more

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FDA proposes updated criteria for "healthy" claims in labeling

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its proposed rule updating the definition of the implied nutrient content claim “healthy” for use in labeling. Under the proposal, to be considered healthy, a food would need...more

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The FDA Makes Plans To Update The Definition Of “Healthy”

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Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) announced that it will be conducting research in conjunction with a new rule they plan to roll out. The FDA update is located here. This proposed rule would update the...more

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California Proposes Changes to Short-Form Prop. 65 Warning

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The short form of the California Proposition 65 warning that appears on numerous consumer products may look different in the future. California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has proposed several...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update l September 2020 #2

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a proposed update to traceability recordkeeping requirements for foods considered “high risk” as sources of foodborne illness. The proposed rule would apply to entities...more

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