According to the Financial Times*, consumer packaged goods (CPG) had been among the most resilient industries during the pandemic. Even as CPG brands are facing increasing food and input prices among other market disruptions, many companies are maintaining and even increasing their marketing budgets. But at the same time, companies are scrutinizing ad spend
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The Food & Beverage Industry and the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Tommy Tobin & Lawrence Reichman on
Posted in COVID-19, Regulatory
The global pandemic has affected not only how individuals work but also the way
companies supply food, how consumers shop, and how regulators try to alleviate
food shortages during the pandemic. Here are some of the biggest developments
thus far.
MASSIVE DISRUPTIONS IN THE FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN
During the pandemic, demand for food products in…
View from the FDLI Annual Conference – Day Two
By Tommy Tobin on
Posted in COVID-19, Regulatory
The Food & Drug Law Institute (FDLI) continued its annual conference on October 7, 2020. The conference set out to explore advanced topics in Food & Drug Law. In this blog series, Perkins Coie reports on the three-day conference and meaningful takeaways for food litigation.
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Industry Insights: Perkins Coie Attorneys Present on Food & COVID-19
By Lawrence Reichman & Tommy Tobin on
Posted in COVID-19
On July 22, Perkins Coie Partner Larry Reichman and Associate Tommy Tobin presented a CLE program entitled “Food and COVID-19: Regulatory Approaches to Secure the Food System During the Coronavirus Pandemic” to the Practising Law Institute (PLI). This One-Hour Briefing covered topics ranging from food safety to securing food work environments. The program emphasized the…
Industry Insights: Consumer Products Companies Reconfiguring Production Lines to Meet New COVID-19 Needs
By Tommy Tobin, Julie L. Hussey & Carrie Akinaka on
Posted in COVID-19, Regulatory
Consumers’ response to COVID-19 has led to increased demand for personal protective equipment and other much-needed supplies to aid consumers and healthcare professionals in the fight against the disease. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer is one such product, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommending hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available. …