02.14.22

Coffee prices, chasing that high

The price rally for coffee futures has reached its largest annual percentage gain since 2010, and the same goes for Arabica coffee futures, which have risen 76% over the past year. These increases are being passed along by coffee sellers and roasters directly to consumers.

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01.27.22

Putting The “AI” In AgrIculture

John Deere unveiled the first ever self-driving tractor at CES, an annual trade show organized by the Consumer Technology Association, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to recognize the environment and navigate around it.

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12.22.21

A primer: IP enforcement before the International Trade...

The volume of new intellectual property complaints and ancillary proceedings before the International Trade Commission (ITC or Commission) has doubled in the past 15 years.

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12.07.21

Add to cart: Selling groceries in a digital age

The global pandemic has changed much about our lives, including how we shop for food. One of the biggest changes, and one that is likely here to stay, is the sharp increase in online grocery shopping. As shoppers continue to navigate apps instead of aisles, food brands will have to lean into innovative ways to publicize their products.

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12.01.21

Warehouse Indirect Source Rule causes concerns in the South...

The South Coast Air Quality Management District's Warehouse Indirect Source Rule (ISR) which aims to reduce nitrogen oxide and diesel particulate matter emissions.

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11.17.21

Buying a food & beverage business without environmental health...

Best practices for navigating environmental health and safety (EH&S) compliance risks when buying a food and beverage business.

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11.16.21

Up in smoke: ITC institutes investigation of cartridges used to...

The ITC remains a popular venue for intellectual property infringement disputes, and the vaping industry has taken note. The ITC’s investigation is based on a complaint filed by Shenzhen Smoore Technology Limited of China (Smoore) alleging a violation of Section 337 in the unlawful importation and/or sale in the U.S. of certain oil-vaping cartridges, components thereof, and products containing the same by reason of patent and trademark infringement.

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11.12.21

2021 Food & Beverage Forum Recap

For the eighth straight year, Nixon Peabody, Plante Moran, and BMO Harris, co-hosted the annual Food & Beverage Forum. This year, our panel discussions offered forward-looking insights to help manufacturers and food and beverage companies prepare for what’s next.

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