A limited liability company, or LLC, is a popular election through which businesses form their organizations. An LLC is somewhat of a hybrid in that it combines the autonomy of a sole proprietorship or partnership while limiting one’s exposure to personal liability aga...

Due diligence is your opportunity to demonstrate that your company or IPO offering is a good choice. The best way to accomplish this is by offering transparent corporate information that is clear and concise in the minds of your potential investors.

Doing so may increas...

The most crucial distinctions between cosmetics in the United States and other countries is the legal definitions of cosmetics and drugs, limitations on colorants, and registration requirements. In some nations, cosmetics businesses are required to register as such, bu...

No matter what stage in the growth cycle your company is currently operating in, business litigation is almost inevitable. The best way to weather rough roads ahead is through ample preparation. It is also essential to have someone who understands your company’s backgr...

A co-packer is a third-party food and beverage processor that agrees to manufacture a product specific to a clients’ recipe and needs. It is a relationship that allows foodservice providers to brand and create their own products without requiring substantial capital to...

Food and agriculture industry insiders know that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) heavily regulates package labeling. Compliance with these laws can be frustrating, but regulators focus their efforts on consumer information and protection. It is not an unrea...

The next step to take after registering a food product trademark is to protect it. When someone uses your brand's intellectual property, or IP, he or she may be committing trademark infringement. There are generally a couple of ways in which this breach may occur:

• S...

Robots have come a long way since the ungainly Lost in Space robot, waving its arms and shouting, “Danger, Will Robinson. Danger!” 

Why the Trend Toward Robotics?

Robots have arrived in the restaurant industry and are a welcome addition to teams of waitstaff, kitchen pre...

Previous articles on this blog discussed the intricacies of changing consumer demand in the food industry and the complexities facing restaurateurs dealing with issues like legal compliance, food sourcing, product delivery, and managing the changing reality of each of...

Restaurant operations are regulated by a long list of state and federal agencies. This article addresses a handful of the federal regulators and investigators that restaurant managers are likely to come into contact with over time. Every restaurant manager should be aw...