It was my privilege to participate in a Q&A with Food Manufacturing on Front-of-Package (FOP) labeling issues and related legal risks. The full Q&A is available here .
There’s a good write-up at FoodManufacturing.Com on proposed legislation in Connecticut to “require clear labeling on any food sold in the state that is completely or partially produced with genetic…
I was happy to be quoted in today’s edition of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin for an article titled “Food Makers Face Litigation Due To ‘Natural’ Claims.” Among the quotes, I mention: “Once you aren’t dealing…
More to follow, but here’s a summary of the recent flood of class action lawsuits alleging that certain “all natural” claims are misleading and deceptive. Expect more to follow. Frito-Lay (filed January 30,…
This week’s big news is Disney’s announcement that all products advertised on its children-focused television channels, radio stations and web sites must comply with nutritional guidelines designed to promote…
Food companies received some good news regarding the recent onslaught of “all natural” class action litigation. A federal judge has dismissed with prejudice the Complaint against PepsiCo and its subsidiary…
Here’s a link to my new Q&A with Food Manufacturing.com, ”Judging by the Label ,” regarding the recent Nutella class action settlement and its ramifications for other food companies.