Akin’s food & beverage lawyers deliver practical, business-focused counsel to help clients thrive in a rapidly evolving industry. With deep experience across regulatory, transactional, enforcement and policy matters, we guide food & beverage companies, agriculture technology companies, ingredient suppliers, retailers and investors through every stage of the product lifecycle—from innovation and labeling to market entry, compliance and crisis management.

Why Clients Choose Akin’s Food & Beverage Practice

• Industry Insight, Regulatory Depth: Our team combines hands-on industry knowledge with sophisticated understanding of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state regulations. Our food, beverage & agriculture lawyers advise on labeling, advertising, product safety, recalls and enforcement actions, ensuring your products meet all legal requirements and stand out in the marketplace.
• Integrated Solutions: We work seamlessly with our firm’s leading food & drug law, lobbying & public policy, corporate, international trade, litigation and disputes & investigations practices to offer comprehensive support. Whether you are launching a new product or technology, responding to regulatory scrutiny, or navigating complex transactions, our cross-disciplinary approach delivers results.
• Client-Centered Approach: Leveraging our deep experience in food & beverage law, our team is committed to understanding your business goals and tailoring strategies to your needs. We pride ourselves on being approachable, responsive and proactive partners.

Our Services

• FDA, USDA and FTC regulatory compliance
• Labeling, advertising and marketing review
• Product development and market entry strategy
• Import compliance
• Sanitary and phytosanitary standards and regulations
• Export market access and international disputes
• Risk assessment and crisis management
• Recall coordination and enforcement defense
• Mergers & acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures and commercial transactions
• Public policy advocacy and government relations.

Who We Serve

• Food & beverage manufacturers
• Ingredient suppliers
• Agricultural producers and cooperatives
• Retailers and distributors
• Investors and private equity
• Trade associations
• Agriculture technology firms and startups.