Progressive farmers, large food corporations, global sustainable standards, and most recently, the USDA are not only talking about regenerative agriculture but putting significant investments to encourage the use of “old but new” practices. What is RA? Regenerative agriculture is an approach to farming that focuses on creating a positive impact on nature, as opposed to simply avoiding harm. There are many definitions and approaches but put simply RA is “ an outcome-based farming approach that...

In Natural Grocers v. Rollins, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit significantly upended certain parts of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (BE Rule). Goodbye Undetected Bioengineered Material Exemption The panel rejected the USDA’s conclusion that the non-detectability of genetically modified material in a final food product was legally equivalent to a finding that the food does not contain bioengineered material. This...

Both federal and state governments have put ultra-processed foods (UPF’s) in their crosshairs, claiming their consumption is responsible for the poor health profiles of many Americans.  Law firms are beginning to warn food manufacturing companies to be aware of these regulations and prepare for potential major legislation that could impact labeling, product formulations, and school lunch programs. Additionally, as consumers become more aware of what is actually in their food, the expectation...