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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.

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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.

Report: Nestlé Worked with French Government to Cover Up Perrier Scandal Report: Nestlé Worked with French Government to Cover Up Perrier Scandal

Report: Nestlé Worked with French Government to Cover Up Perrier Scandal

by Brad Avery,

A French Senate investigation found this week that Nestlé colluded with French government officials to cover up that it had filtered its Perrier brand of sparkling water in clear violation of French and European Union standards for the term “natural mineral water.”

Soda, Energy Drinks Dropped From Nebraska SNAP Soda, Energy Drinks Dropped From Nebraska SNAP

Soda, Energy Drinks Dropped From Nebraska SNAP

by Lukas Southard,

Nebraska has successfully petitioned the USDA to remove soda and energy drinks from the state’s SNAP benefits, signaling a broader change happening in MAHA policy and its impact on the beverage industry.