Every tobacco industry player (and tobacco consumer) has seen them: brands with flavor names like “honey berry” or “white grape.” These are staples of the tobacco industry and can be the backbone of a brand hedging against limited offerings that can often be high risk but high reward seasonal product […]
In Florida, product regulation has become a battlefield where state laws and local ordinances clash. A recent example is the Coral Gables ban on polystyrene (Styrofoam) containers, which was struck down by an appellate court because state statutes preempt local regulation of packaging materials. This case highlights a broader trend: […]
Florida has positioned itself at the center of a national debate over food technology and agricultural policy with the passage of Senate Bill 1084 (SB 1084), which bans the manufacture and sale of lab-grown or cultivated meat in the state. While hailed by some as a win for traditional ranchers […]
The tequila industry has become one of the fastest-growing segments of the global spirits market. Premium brands like Casamigos and Don Julio command high prices and enjoy strong consumer demand, built on a promise of authenticity and quality. That promise is now under intense legal scrutiny. On May 5, 2025, […]