November 2025

Greetings!

Welcome to November's Label Alert! In this month's headlines, states sue the Trump administration over proposed food stamp cuts, how the Non-UPF Program combats ultra-processed foods, big food companies may turn to lawsuits over private label copycat products, and more.

And this month we're offering $100 off any new purchase of EZ Form software.

Now, get caught up on the latest industry news from Label Alert.

Dozens of States Sue Trump Administration Over Planned Food Stamp Cuts

The states petitioned a federal court days after the Agriculture Department said it would not take emergency steps to provide aid during the government shutdown.

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The Non-UPF Program Combats Ultra-Processed Foods (UPF) and Promotes Healthier Food Choices

The Non-UPF Program is a pioneering nonprofit dedicated to reducing ultra-processed foods (UPF) in American diets and replacing them with healthier foods. Trademarked in June 2024 and launched in December 2024, the Non-UPF Program provides the first U.S. certification for non-ultra-processed foods and is now proud to extend its comprehensive certification to the entire food industry.

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Food Giants May Lean More on Lawsuits as Private Label Encroaches on their Turf

As food manufacturers look for opportunities to combat the rise of private label offerings, more CPG manufacturers are expected to sue retailers they claim are making copycat products.  

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Dealmaking in the Food Industry: Navigating State and Federal Food Regulations

This article discusses how to assess and quantify business challenges for a transaction where the buyer or seller is subject to a patchwork — and often times inconsistent — set of state and federal food safety regulations.

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Food Industry Stakeholders Share Input on FDA, USDA’s Intent to Define UPFs

In July, the USDA and FDA issued a joint Request for Information (RFI) to gather information and data to help establish a federally recognized, uniform definition for ultra-processed foods. The RFI closed for comment on October 23, with mixed responses from food system stakeholders. 

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Texas Proposes Regulation Implementing Warning Label Requirement

The Texas Department of State Health Services has published its proposed rule implementing The “Make Texas Healthy Again” law that was signed in June 2025. The law includes a provision requiring on-pack warning labels for food and beverage products that contain any of 44 listed substances, including certified food colors and titanium dioxide.

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