IFMA Legislative Updates

Stay informed on the latest federal and state legislative and regulatory developments that affect the food-away-from-home industry. This page serves as a central hub for timely updates and insights on government actions.

As a non-partisan organization, IFMA The Food Away from Home Association provides this information as a resource to support our members including manufacturers, operators, service providers, and supply chain partners. Bookmark this page for ongoing updates and industry-relevant policy news.

📹 Monthly Webinar: Navigating Regulatory & Trade Challenges

Join us each month for Navigating Regulatory & Trade Challenges where we break down the most pressing regulatory and trade issues affecting the FAFH industry. Led by IFMA The Food Away from Home Association’s Managing Editor Peter Romeo, President & CEO Phil Kafarakis, and food regulatory expert and food scientist, Dr. Joy Dubost. This webinar will give you clear, fact-based insights to help your business respond to today’s evolving policy landscape.

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đź“‹ Weekly Recap: MAHA Articles by Dr. Joy Dubost, Food Scientist

A roundup of regulatory developments affecting the food-away-from-home business, including policy changes that are part of the Administration’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative. The report is compiled and written by Dr. Joy Dubost, a renowned food scientist and registered dietitian with strong knowledge of what’s happening on the regulatory front.

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News & Perspectives

June 19: The latest on MAHA and related developments

A roundup of regulatory developments affecting the food-away-from-home business, including policy changes that are part of the Administration’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative.

Here’s proof the MAHA movement will be a midterm election issue

The controversial health initiative is figuring into the platforms of both candidates for the governorship of Iowa.

June 15: The latest on MAHA and related developments

A roundup of regulatory developments affecting the food-away-from-home business, including policy changes that are part of the Administration’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative.

Specialty distributor suspects it could be a takeover target

HF Foods says it’s learned an unknown party may be amassing its stock.

Want to hitch your sales to the protein boom? Here’s what to know

Consumers are now far more interested in a menu item’s protein content than in its calorie count. Here’s how that shift is affording an opportunity.

FAFH industry learns how AI is already changing the business

A one-day Tastewise summit focused on how the technology is actually being used to develop products.

Webinar Recordings

Recording: Regulatory & Trade Challenges: A Monthly Member Briefing (April 2026)

Watch our monthly member webinar series - Navigating Regulatory & Trade Challenges where we break down the most pressing regulatory and trade issues affecting the FAFH industry.

Recording: Regulatory & Trade Challenges: A Monthly Member Briefing (Nov 2025)

Watch our monthly member webinar series - Navigating Regulatory & Trade Challenges where we break down the most pressing regulatory and trade issues affecting the FAFH industry.

Recording: Regulatory & Trade Challenges: A Monthly Member Briefing (Oct 2025)

Watch our monthly member webinar series - Navigating Regulatory & Trade Challenges where we break down the most pressing regulatory and trade issues affecting the FAFH industry.