Tim Forrest Consulting

Private label grew 2.5 percent in 2024 while national brands declined 0.8 percent. Walmart's Bettergoods hit $500 million in year one. Food brands that cannot justify their price premium are running out of time.

Most food brands that approach Costco are not rejected because their product is bad. They are rejected because they were not ready. Tim Forrest Consulting explains what a real readiness assessment looks like before you ever face a Costco buyer.

Tim Forrest sits down with Ares Projects' Lukasz Chmielnicki to break down why FDA refusals are climbing, how new AI flagging software targets shipments before they clear customs, and the exact steps exporters need to take to stay off the list.

A global food industry risk report found 45 percent of companies name food safety as their top concern, up from 29 percent in 2024. Litigation, cyber threats, and climate disruptions are all piling on at once.

A Cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from a Mexican supplier has sickened thousands across nine states, sent 40 percent of U.S. adults away from fresh produce, and put the entire imported produce supply chain under a microscope.

The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 includes food safety provisions that could change oversight, funding, and compliance requirements for food brands and importers. Tim Forrest Consulting breaks down what is in it.

The FTC has stepped up enforcement of Made in USA claims and has put Amazon and Walmart on notice for third-party marketplace listings. Food brands with imported ingredients and domestic marketing claims are caught in the middle.

New and updated import alerts are hitting categories that rarely made the list before. Tim Forrest Consulting breaks down why the FDA is casting a wider net and what importers in these categories need to do now.

A federal definition of ultra-processed foods is moving forward as part of the MAHA agenda. Once a legal definition exists, labeling, marketing, and even retail placement could follow it.

The FDA updated its labeling compliance program in 2025 and inspectors are already using it. Food brands with legacy labels are now at risk of citations, holds, and enforcement action.