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Food Foundations: Regulation of Eggs

The United States has a unique and at times, confusing system of federal regulation over its food supply. Generally, jurisdiction over...

‘MAHA’ Movement: Defining Ultra-processed Foods

This month California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1264 into law. This landmark legislation creates a statutory definition of ultra-processed foods...

Alternative Proteins: 2025 Legislative Update

Emily Whitest, Research Fellow  The legal definition of “meat” is under fire. As alternative proteins flood the market, a new wave...

Alternative Proteins: 2025 Litigation Update

Jakob Christopherson, Research Fellow “We shall escape the absurdity of growing a whole chicken in order to eat the breast or...

Food Foundations: Standards of Identity

On July 16, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it was revoking and proposing to revoke 52...

Food Foundations: FDA Human Food Inspections

In the first half of 2025, there have already been eight reported Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigations stemming from foodborne...

One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Nutrition Title

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed an omnibus appropriations bill into law that funded the federal government for the remainder...

‘MAHA’ Movement: New Texas and Louisiana Laws

Over the past month, Texas and Louisiana both enacted first-in-the-nation legislation that created specific labeling requirements for food products that contain...

Cottage Food Laws: Recent Trends and Major State Changes

Jebadiah Schwager, Research Fellow Emily Stone, Staff Attorney It is no secret that the United States has the safest food supply...

‘MAHA’ Movement: June 2025

Over the past few weeks, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made several announcements related to its regulation...

FDA Announces Plan to “Phase Out” Synthetic Dyes

On April 22, 2025, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert Kennedy, Jr. announced the agency’s plan to “phase...

Foreign Food Labeling Updates: EU Court of Justice Decisions

Over the past year, the European Union’s (EU) Court of Justice released two decisions related to food labeling that might affect...

Food Law in the States – 2025 Update

Though most states are still in their legislative sessions, 2025 has already brought the passage and enactment of several food related...

Community Supported Agriculture: A Field Guide for Producers and Consumers (Participation in Federal Programs)

Producers who participate in Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) may benefit from the non-traditional aspects of the CSA business model. However, CSA...

Excluding “Junk” Food from SNAP Benefits

An Iowa lawmaker has proposed legislation that seeks to exclude “junk” food from being eligible for purchase by Iowans using Supplemental...

Community Supported Agriculture: A Field Guide for Producers and Consumers (Add-ons)

Producers and consumers can choose to participate in community supported agriculture. Under this business structure, the burden of risk for producers...

FDA bans Red Dye No. 3

On January 16, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revoked the color additive listing for use of Red Dye No....

FDA Releases Final “Healthy” Rule

On December 27, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its final rule updating the definition for the implied nutrient...

Community Supported Agriculture: A Field Guide for Producers and Consumers (Limiting Liability)

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) can be a beneficial tool for producers to add value to their operation. However, if a CSA...

Community Supported Agriculture: A Field Guide for Producers and Consumers (Formation and Contracting with Members)

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a great opportunity for agricultural producers looking to add value to their operation and for consumers...