Midyear 2026: Food and CPG Legal Trends Report
This report is a bite-size version of our annual year in review, providing timely insights on trends.
In the first half of 2026, the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry continued to face a meaningful threat of class-action activity, with continued filings against companies in the food, beverage, and personal care space. Recent months have also seen significant regulatory developments relevant to food, beverage, and CPG companies on both the federal and state levels.
The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to.
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