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This weekly podcast comes from Align Public Strategies, a full-service public affairs and creative firm that helps corporate brands, governments and nonprofits navigate the outside world and inform their internal decision-making. WorkingLunch Align
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Episode 412 - Federal Judge Tosses Industry Lawsuit Against Oregon EPR Law Into The Dumpster (opens the original)
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We are joined once again by Michael Washburn, Principal of Washburn Consulting who has worked with the National Restaurant Association and major national brands to help navigate the increasingly turbulent waters around Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Michael will give us the latest updates regarding important pending litigation, the states to watch in 2027 and the long-term future of the issue. And data farms are crowding the headlines recently and creating unusual political blocs, parti
Episode 411 - FDA's Ultra-Processed Food Definition, Meta's $18B Settlement & Restaurant Industry Impact (opens the original)
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We are joined once again by the industry’s premier food and nutrition expert Maggie Gentile, a partner at Food Directions, to manage our expectations going forward on what’s happening with a potential federal definition of ultraprocessed foods and what the industry might have in store. And this week Meta was forced to cough up almost $18 billion dollars to a group of attorney generals over accusations that its platform - namely Facebook - was contributing to online addiction among young people.
Episode 410 - RFK & MAHA Up The Ante On The Food Industry (opens the original)
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The FDA was busy this week publishing a proposed rule to replace the current voluntary Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) notification program with a mandatory GRAS notification framework. In addition, they submitted placeholder paperwork with the intent of promulgating a long-awaited proposed definition for “ultra-processed foods.” What is driving this sudden outburst of regulatory action at the agency level regarding food. We’ll take a close look. And the mayor of New York City has jumped abo
Episode 409 - Did Pricing Strategies During COVID Ultimately Change The Minimum Wage Debate? (opens the original)
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We start off the podcast this week with an update on what's happening in Washington on the hemp beverage front and whether forces in Congress and the White House can agree on a framework for this emerging industry product line. And then we are joined once again by Michael Halen, Senior Restaurant Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence to talk about the state of the industry, the financial health of the larger players, and whether competition between industry business models is infusing new energy int
Episode 408 - State Attacking Industry Leaders With Fair Share Healthcare Proposals (opens the original)
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