MILK

National Milk Producers Federation Petitions FDA on Non-Dairy Alternative Labels

Posted on February 27, 2019

As previously reported on this blog, FDA’s comment period on the use of the terms, such as milk, yogurt, and cheese, in the labeling of plant-based products ended on

Posted on February 5, 2019

Recently introduced Kids’ Meal Bills in Connecticut and Rhode Island would prohibit restaurants from including soft drink beverages on children’s menus and in children’s meals. More specifically, Connecticut House Bill

Posted on January 29, 2019

As previously reported in September on this blog, FDA requested comments on the use of dairy terms—such as milk, yogurt, and cheese—in the labeling of plant-based products. FDA’s Standards

Posted on January 9, 2019

The Ninth Circuit upheld the dismissal of a proposed class action that alleged Almond Breeze almond milk is mislabeled and instead should be labeled as “imitation milk.” Plaintiff Cynthia Painter

Posted on October 15, 2018

As previously reported in The Daily Intake, FDA has requested comments pertaining to consumer awareness and understanding of the use of milk and other dairy terms on plant-based alternatives.

Posted on September 28, 2018

As previously reported on this blog, FDA has been considering whether plant-based products may continue to be marketed using names of dairy foods like almond milk, soy yogurt, or

Posted on July 27, 2018

In a March 29 speech at the National Food Policy Conference, FDA Comissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb announced the Nutrition Innovation Strategy (NIS). Commissioner Gottlieb hopes to improve public health by:

Posted on July 20, 2018

In the 2018 POLITICO Pro Summit, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb signaled that FDA will begin collecting comments regarding enforcement of standard of identity for “milk”. As noted in our

Posted on March 23, 2018

Over the last year, dairy industry groups have appealed to FDA and Congress to enforce the standard of identity for milk with regard to plant-based beverages labeled as “milk,” for

Posted on October 31, 2017

As previously reported on this blog, USDA submitted an interim final rule on July 6, 2017, that would—among other things—expand the types of flavored milk allowed in the school