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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 (Labor)

Emily Stone, Staff Attorney Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) can be an effective way to connect producers with consumers. For both parties...

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...

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

If you are a consumer interested in connecting with and financially supporting farmers in your local community, one option is Community...

Date Labels and the New California Law

On September 28, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB660 into law. This bill was the first in the nation to...

Food Labeling: The Regulation of Food Allergen Labels

On September 17, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a summary report finding that 13 of 210 retail dark...

State Food Laws Enacted in 2024

The 2024 state legislative sessions were teeming with bill proposals and enactments that touched a variety of food law issues. A...

Food Labeling: What are Third-Party Certifications?

When looking at a food’s packaging, there can be many confusing words, statements, or logos that appear. Along with nutritional claims...

FSIS Proposed Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products

On August 7, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published its proposed Salmonella Framework...

Regulation of Food for GLP-1 Drug Users: Off-Label Advertisements

In May 2024, Nestle announced its intention to create a new food brand, called Vital Pursuit, specifically marketed for consumers who...

Regulation of Food for GLP-1 Drug Users: Labeling Claims

In May 2024, Nestle announced its development of a new food brand created for customers who are users of GLP-1 weight-loss...

Farm Bill 2024: Themes in the Proposed Rural Development Titles

Due to the often-isolated geographic location of rural communities and a declining population, rural America faces a unique set of challenges....

Farm Bill 2024: Themes in the Proposed Nutrition Titles

When most people hear the words “Farm Bill” they generally would not think that the largest and most expensive title in...

Cell-Cultured Meat Updates: state bans, labeling requirements, and regulatory clarifications

Though 2024 is only halfway over, much has already happened this year within the meat alternatives realm. Meat alternative is a...

FDA Publishes Final Agricultural Water Rule

One of the most common origins of foodborne illness outbreaks in the United States comes from the watering of agricultural produce...

Child Nutrition: Summer Nutrition Programs

Beginning in summer 2024, the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) is implementing a new three-pronged approach to combating food insecurity...

Amos Miller and the Regulation of Raw Milk

Discussions among legislators, public health officials, and consumers persist across the United States as the debate over raw milk sales continues....

Update on Proposed Food Additive Bans

In October 2023, California passed the California Food Safety Act becoming the first state to ban the manufacturing, distribution and sale...

USDA Finalizes Voluntary “Product of USA” Rule

In March 2024, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) finalized its rule regarding the voluntary use of the labeling terms...