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1/27/2026 12:16:27 AM

Here are some strategies to prepare for ultra-processed foods (UPF) lawsuits.

By Paul Benson

The proverbial "shoe has dropped" for companies in the food and beverage space. Lawsuits over UPFs are here. And although the first such...

1/27/2026 12:16:08 AM

USDA's new "Product of USA" 24-hour evidence guidance is a lesson for all product manufacturers.

By Paul Benson

Guidance from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has strengthened the requirements for producers making the claim...

1/21/2026 4:27:09 PM

Ninth Circuit rules California cannot ban people from openly carrying firearms.

By Paul Benson

The Supreme Court's 2022 holding in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen, was expected to shake up gun laws across the...

1/21/2026 4:24:02 PM

Landmark study on the safety of Roundup is retracted. EPA called upon to reassess the widely used chemical.

By Paul Benson

For nearly a decade, thousands of plaintiffs have sued Monsanto alleging that the chemical glyphosate used in Roundup caused their cancer...

1/5/2026 2:18:40 PM

With states not waiting for federal legislation, the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement is in chaos.

By Paul Benson

Whether intended or not, the national spotlight on MAHA has emboldened states to assert their authority to implement their own food and...

1/2/2026 4:57:32 PM

Expect the rights of gun owners to be the subject of major decisions in 2026.

By Paul Benson

In 2022, the US Supreme Court decided New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. That ruling found that in order to pass Second...

12/30/2025 11:41:39 PM

Is the Texas food labelling law unconstitutional?

By Paul Benson

Food industry trade groups including the American Beverage Association, the Consumer Brands Association and the National Confectioners...

12/30/2025 11:41:06 PM

Will California's definition of ultra-processed food (UPF) gain traction elsewhere?

By Paul Benson

With the increasing attention and criticism being given to UPFs, one of the challenges faced by the food and beverage industry is to...

12/30/2025 1:10:59 PM

A prediction for 2026: plant-based eggs are going to be one of the next big food and beverage trends.

By Paul Benson

I've been reading a lot of articles lately predicting the trends that will dominate the food and beverage space in 2026. One that has...

11/13/2025 4:15:46 PM

Trust a Farmer to "Do the Right Thing"!

By David Crass

As reported recently in Dairy News Today, a recent consumer research study revealed that 79% of Americans surveyed trust a farmer to “do...

10/27/2025 3:27:43 PM

Contract Renewals in Q4: How Manufacturing Leaders Can Negotiate Better Terms While Managing Supply Chain Risks

By Adam Witkov

As we move into the final quarter of the year, manufacturing leaders across Wisconsin are facing a familiar challenge: contract renewal...

10/15/2025 2:49:10 PM

Manufacturing in the Age of AI: Contract Considerations for Smart Factory Technology

By Adam Witkov

Wisconsin manufacturing leaders are investing millions in AI technology—but are their contracts protecting those investments?...

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Here are some strategies to prepare for ultra-processed foods (UPF) lawsuits.

USDA's new "Product of USA" 24-hour evidence guidance is a lesson for all product manufacturers.

Ninth Circuit rules California cannot ban people from openly carrying firearms.

Landmark study on the safety of Roundup is retracted. EPA called upon to reassess the widely used chemical.

With states not waiting for federal legislation, the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement is in chaos.

Expect the rights of gun owners to be the subject of major decisions in 2026.

Is the Texas food labelling law unconstitutional?

Will California's definition of ultra-processed food (UPF) gain traction elsewhere?

A prediction for 2026: plant-based eggs are going to be one of the next big food and beverage trends.

Trust a Farmer to "Do the Right Thing"!

Contract Renewals in Q4: How Manufacturing Leaders Can Negotiate Better Terms While Managing Supply Chain Risks

Manufacturing in the Age of AI: Contract Considerations for Smart Factory Technology