Regulatory

Stay informed on the latest beverage industry regulatory updates involving the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), or United States Department of Agriculture(USDA), as well as news regarding lawsuits, labeling and class-actions. Understand the evolving beverage regulatory and legal environment which can directly impact your product claims, intellectual property, packaging and ingredients.

Featured Regulatory Content

Where Do Hemp THC Drinks Go From Here? Where Do Hemp THC Drinks Go From Here?

Where Do Hemp THC Drinks Go From Here?

by Martín Caballero and Jeffrey Klineman,

After a whirlwind few days this week, the multi-billion-dollar hemp-derived THC industry is waking up this morning to the stark reality that, barring the creation of a legal federal framework, they will be virtually extinct within a year.

TikTok and Tariffs Stoke Supply Chain Tension TikTok and Tariffs Stoke Supply Chain Tension

TikTok and Tariffs Stoke Supply Chain Tension

by Adrianne DeLuca,

Between TikTok's influence, tariff impacts and the MAHA movement, innovating across the CPG landscape is more complex than ever. We spoke with a range of stakeholders during SupplySide Global to see how they are navigating ever-changing demands and constraints.

Additional Content

Texas Gov. Signs Executive Order to Create Legal Hemp Framework Texas Gov. Signs Executive Order to Create Legal Hemp Framework

Texas Gov. Signs Executive Order to Create Legal Hemp Framework

by Brad Avery and Lukas Southard,

Texas governor Greg Abbott has signed an executive order mandating age restrictions on the sale of hemp-derived THC products, roughly three months after he vetoed a bill that would have outlawed the intoxicant entirely in the Lone Star State.

Courts Clear Path for New York City’s Kava Crackdown [Updated] Courts Clear Path for New York City’s Kava Crackdown [Updated]

Courts Clear Path for New York City’s Kava Crackdown [Updated]

by Brad Avery,

New York City has received a legal green light to continue cracking down on on-premise kava bars and restaurants, after a Manhattan federal judge ruled this week that city public health and safety officials have the authority to close those businesses.

Six More States Move to Block Soda from SNAP Six More States Move to Block Soda from SNAP

Six More States Move to Block Soda from SNAP

by Brad Avery,

The campaign to remove unhealthy junk food from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits has claimed further victories as six more states have agreed to ban the purchase of soda and other sugary products with government waivers.

Lawyers Call ‘Fraud’ on BellRing Brands, But One Analyst is Optimistic Lawyers Call ‘Fraud’ on BellRing Brands, But One Analyst is Optimistic

Lawyers Call ‘Fraud’ on BellRing Brands, But One Analyst is Optimistic

by Brad Avery,

BellRing Brands, maker of Premier Protein and Dymatize, is facing down a swarm of lawyers as multiple law firms specializing in shareholders rights have announced investigations into the publicly traded CPG company over allegations it violated securities laws in its last earnings report.

Trump Says Coke Will Go Back to Cane Sugar in U.S. Trump Says Coke Will Go Back to Cane Sugar in U.S.

Trump Says Coke Will Go Back to Cane Sugar in U.S.

by Brad Avery and Adrianne DeLuca,

President Donald Trump claimed on his Truth Social platform today that The Coca-Cola Company has agreed to begin using real cane sugar in its beverages in the U.S. after he spoke with the company.

Kettle & Fire Co-founder Wants To Modernize Food Testing Kettle & Fire Co-founder Wants To Modernize Food Testing

Kettle & Fire Co-founder Wants To Modernize Food Testing

by Adrianne DeLuca,

There is a growing push to hold the food industry to higher traceability and transparency standards. One startup believes it can push the industry forward while creating a “virtuous cycle” between transparency to increased revenue.