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
Why Food Brands Should Pay Attention — Regardless of Who’s Right By now, you’ve probably heard the term “ultra-processed foods” (UPFs) more times than you can count. The phrase has become a staple of media headlines, public health discussions, and policy proposals. It has also become a lightning rod for debate. A recent article in … Read more
As 2025 closed, regulatory activity around food ingredients and additives continued to accelerate—but not through sweeping bans or headline-grabbing federal rules. Instead, change is emerging through layered oversight, procedural tightening, and targeted pressure points that will influence decisions on formulation, labeling, and documentation throughout 2026. The core takeaway: Ingredient compliance in 2026 will be defined … Read more