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
The FDA just announced a significant shift in how it conducts facility oversight. If you’re a food or beverage manufacturer or copacker, it’s worth paying attention. On May 6, 2026, the agency announced a pilot program for one-day inspectional assessments—shorter, focused screening visits designed to complement, not replace, traditional FDA inspections. The pilot launched in … Read more
If the first takeaway from the evolving GRAS landscape is awareness, the second is action. Because the reality is this: most food and beverage companies are not operationally set up to respond to rapid ingredient disruption. And with increased scrutiny from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, state regulators, retailers, and MAHA-driven policy shifts, “wait … Read more
For decades, “GRAS” — Generally Recognized as Safe — has functioned as a quiet cornerstone of food formulation. If an ingredient was GRAS, it was widely assumed to be acceptable for use without much additional scrutiny. For many brands, that assumption became operational shorthand: GRAS meant green light. That era is shifting. With the emergence … Read more