When food and beverage companies think about FDA compliance, they usually focus on what is in front of them today: the current label, the current website, active marketing campaigns, and the records available during an inspection. A recent FDA enforcement action shows why that may not be enough. In June 2026, FDA issued a warning … Read more
For more than a decade, protein has been one of the most powerful trends in the food industry. What began as a niche category serving athletes and bodybuilders has evolved into a mainstream consumer movement influencing nearly every food and beverage category. Today, protein is no longer just a nutritional attribute—it is a purchasing driver. … Read more
Here’s What Food Brands Need to Know California’s landmark packaging law is officially in effect, and it’s already generating heat from two directions at once — which tells you everything you need to know about how significant it is. SB 54, the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, took effect on May 1, … Read more
QR codes in food labeling are having a moment — and it’s time to take notice. Once dismissed as a marketing gimmick or label-space saver, QR codes have quietly become one of the most important tools in the food industry’s regulatory toolkit. With Louisiana now requiring QR-based disclosures for certain additives starting in 2028, and … Read more
If you’ve ever scanned a restaurant menu, concert ticket, or food package, you’ve used a QR code. But what does “QR” actually mean, and where did those little black-and-white squares come from? What “QR” stands for QR stands for Quick Response. That’s exactly what the code was designed for back in 1994, when a Japanese … Read more