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Litigation against food companies is increasing, but who benefits?
The grocery store aisles are where most Americans shop for food — and, explains U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform President Lisa A. Rickard, where some lawyers troll for lucrative class action lawsuits.
Lisa A. Rickard • Feb. 28, 2017 -
How to avoid legal trouble with meal kit auto-renewals
As manufacturers rush to get into one of the industry's latest trends, Marc S. Roth and Moustafa Badreldin of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP advise how the payment structures work.
Marc Roth and Moustafa Badreldin • Feb. 17, 2017 -
The battle: Getting on the shelf. The war: Getting in the cart
While wider grocery distribution is exciting, Elliot Begoun of The Intertwine Group writes that the real challenge is getting shoppers to purchase products.
Elliot Begoun • Jan. 24, 2017 -
How CRISPR is changing the food industry
Clear Labs CEO Sasan Amini summarizes how to prepare for widespread adoption of one of the fastest, most precise and impactful methods for genetic engineering.
Sasan Amini • Dec. 21, 2016 -
3 steps food manufacturers can take now to prepare for federal labeling regulations
When it comes to food, authentic is in, and Alexandra Ableitner of McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC explains how to translate that to products and their labeling.
Alexandra Ableitner • Dec. 9, 2016 -
How food companies can use meal customization to their benefit
Sean McBride of DSM Strategic Communications LLC writes that giving consumers options to make convenient and healthy meals will drive both growth and loyalty.
Sean McBride • Dec. 7, 2016 -
The microbiome, nutrition and the future of health
Maria Fernandez-Guajardo, vice president of product at Clear Labs, writes about the powerful intersection of biological and nutritional research.
Maria Fernandez-Guajardo • Dec. 2, 2016 -
Your food contamination crisis plan: Four steps to (relative) peace of mind
James Lozier, leader of Dickinson Wright's Food and Agribusiness Practice Group, outlines how to plan for a worst-case food safety scenario.
James E. Lozier • Nov. 9, 2016 -
How transparency and technology ignited the organic revolution
Dan Wilkinson, chief commercial officer of 1WorldSync, explains how consumer demand and innovations transformed organic produce into a sales powerhouse.
Dan Wilkinson • Nov. 1, 2016 -
Boomers vs. millennials: Mind the food generation gap
IFIC CEO Joseph Clayton examines differences between the two largest groups of consumers around the table today.
Joseph Clayton • Oct. 28, 2016 -
Dairy alternatives: Better health and taste for milk substitutes
Allied Analytics LLP Senior Editor Abha Mishra writes about driving forces in the dairy alternative market: reducing allergy aggravations, promoting veganism and adopting healthier lifestyles.
Abha Mishra • Oct. 18, 2016 -
So you want to buy a food company? Mind the 3 Ps
Ron Levine, co-chair of Herrick's litigation department, shares his advice to navigate the pitfalls of acquiring a food company.
Ronald J. Levine • Oct. 11, 2016 -
What's in a label? The hidden risks of the non-GMO law
Clear Labs co-founder Mahni Ghorashi shares some of the issues to deal with in the new labeling law that go beyond the format of the label itself.
Mahni Ghorashi • Oct. 5, 2016 -
Why paring down ingredients attracts consumers
With increased interest in food labels, companies should consider embracing the “less is more” approach and work to educate customers about natural ingredients.
Eliseo Barcas • July 26, 2016 -
Looking beyond consumer trends: The supply side of millennial economics
"Your future workforce and other stakeholders will expect more openness and accountability than previous generations have," writes Sun McElderry, chief engagement officer of Framework LLC, in a guest post.
Sun McElderry • Dec. 16, 2015 -
José Graziano da Silva: Breaking the bonds of rural poverty, once and for all
This is a guest post on World Food Day, submitted by the Food and Agriculture Organization's José Graziano da Silva.
José Graziano da Silva • Oct. 14, 2015 -
José Graziano da Silva: Reversing the global obesity pandemic
This is a guest post submitted to Food Dive from the Food and Agriculture Organization's José Graziano da Silva.
José Graziano da Silva • March 10, 2015
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