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Processed Food Industry in the Crosshairs: FDA and USDA’s Ultra-Processed Food Request for Information

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Last week’s issuance of a request for information (RFI) in the Federal Register by the FDA and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) marks the first step in the administration’s effort to address health concerns associated...more

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Food and Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update - July 2025

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A report arguing for raising taxes on alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages, a law requiring labels to disclose if an animal was harmed during production, a lawsuit calling grain alcohol "inherently dangerous," and more. It...more

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White House Releases AI Action Plan: "Winning the Race: America's AI Action Plan"

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On July 23, the White House released its strategic action plan on AI, “Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan” (the AI Action Plan), which is designed to secure U.S. global leadership in AI with a strategic focus on...more

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Organic Pet Food Standards: USDA’s Rescission Proposal and What It Means for Producers

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In May 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) proposed rescinding portions of its December 2024 rule that had established new organic certification standards for pet food...more

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Understanding the Trump Administration’s Stance on Cannabis and Hemp Policy

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The legal status of cannabis and hemp in the United States remains uncertain, which makes the executive branch’s policy stance on these issues extremely pertinent to the future of these industries. Cannabis remains federally...more

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Food Safety and Quality: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

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The consumer-packaged goods and restaurant industries play a crucial role in the global food supply chain, providing a wide variety of food options that consumers rely on for their daily nourishment. However, the integrity of...more

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Trump Administration Freezes Regulations and Takes Other Actions Affecting Industry

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Shortly after being sworn in on January 20, President Trump issued several actions, including issuing executive orders and instructions to agencies, that will affect the regulatory environment facing the food and agriculture...more

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Food and Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update - December 2024

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a final rule updating the definition of the nutrient content claim “healthy.” To qualify as “healthy” under the updated definition, food products must contain a...more

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USDA Announces $239 Million to Increase Access to Domestic Biofuels

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on October 29, 2024, that it is awarding $39 million in grants to U.S. business owners to increase the availability of domestic biofuels in 18 states and provide cleaner,...more

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Food and Beverage News and Trends - October 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. California: Newsom signs three significant food bills. California Governor Gavin...more

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Food and Beverage News and Trends - September 2024 #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....more

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Food and Beverage News and Trends - September 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. USDA guideline encourages third-party certification of animal-raising and...more

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States Poised to Take Action on Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids in 2024

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Over the last several years, there has been a dramatic increase in retail and online sales of products containing hemp-derived and synthetically created cannabinoids. As a result, an increasing number of states are poised to...more

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Federal Court Prohibits SBA’s Use of Rebuttable Presumption for 8(a) Program

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On July 19, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee issued an important decision where it declared that the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) rebuttable presumption of social disadvantage,...more

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Food and Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update - March 2023 #2

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LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - USDA Proposes Rule Limiting 'Made in the USA' Claims for Meat, Poultry and Eggs - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a proposed rule that would tighten who can label...more

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Energy & Sustainability Legal Feature — Department of Energy Awards $118 Million for Biofuel Projects

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On January 26, 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced $118 million in funding for 17 projects to accelerate the production of sustainable biofuels as the Biden administration works to cut greenhouse gas emissions from...more

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President Biden Signs Executive Order 14081 to Promote Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing

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In the latest of a series of Presidential actions intended to promote biotechnology and confirm the continued support of advances in biotechnology as official policy of the United States, on September 12, 2022, President Joe...more

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A Survey of President Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy

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It has been one year since President Biden signed a far-reaching, industry-spanning Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy.  The Executive Order outlines a “whole-of-government” approach to...more

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AI Regulation: Where do China, the EU, and the U.S. Stand Today?

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems are poised to drastically alter the way businesses and governments operate on a global scale, with significant changes already under way. This technology has manifested itself in multiple...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] Food Law – Regulation, Compliance and Litigation - July 13th - 14th, Chicago, IL

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ACI’s 6th Annual Advanced Summit on Food Law – Regulation, Compliance, and Litigation is returning to Chicago this July! As the pandemic turns into an endemic, you need to revise your playbook to tackle the food industry’s...more

Clark Hill PLC

Window on Washington – Vol. 6, Issue 22

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Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital - Congress. The House and Senate are back in session this week. The House plans to vote on numerous Education and Labor, Small Business, and Transportation and Infrastructure...more

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Window on Washington – Vol. 6, Issue 20

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Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital - Congress. The House is in a committee work period, and the Senate is in session this week. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is planning a procedural vote this week...more

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Window on Washington – Vol. 6, Issue 19

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Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital - Congress. Both chambers are in session this week. The House will vote on numerous Homeland Security, Judiciary, and Veterans Affairs bills, as well as the Workforce Innovation...more

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Window on Washington – Vol. 6, Issue 18

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Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital - Congress. Both chambers are in session this week. Senate Democrats plan to vote on abortion rights legislation later this week, though the bill is fully expected to fail given...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Cabinet Agencies Publish U.S. Critical Supply Chain Reports

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On February 24, 2022, seven cabinet agencies published reports in response to President Biden’s Executive Order (EO) 14017 with assessments of and recommendations for strengthening certain critical U.S. supply chains....more

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