Food + Beverage

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YOU: A leading-edge food, beverage, or agricultural business aspiring to deliver better customer experiences and better stewardship for consumers, stakeholders, and the planet.

DWT: Lawyers with an uncommon commitment to your business goals, who thrive on small projects done well and who lead transformational projects with drive that matches yours.

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We work on food and beverage, agriculture, and alcohol supplier projects every day. We’re passionate about the industry - enough to get past what’s delicious and really dig in on what matters to your business.
Don’t confuse "lawyers who are foodies” with experienced "food lawyers."
From bedrock to boardroom, our roots run deep.
Lawyers who know the business of booze.

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No Dabblers™:  We're experienced, practical, and connected. We span the country and cover all major areas of the industry.
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A Day in the Life

Here's just a sample of what we did on Friday, October 25, 2019.

Agriculture

Discussed strategy with winery client for amending winery permit to add agri-tourism activities like weddings on the property.
Advised dairy farm regarding employee termination.
Corresponded with Immigrant and Employee Rights Section on behalf of farm client.
Advised agricultural company on background checks for employees.
Discussed labeling issues of non-dairy creamers with dairy farm.
Draft demand letter regarding copyright and other intellectual property rights violations on behalf of agricultural company.
Prepared agricultural lease agreement with option to purchase.

Alcohol Suppliers

Analyzed drinking water regulatory program and licensing fees for winery operations.
Advised brewery on regulations regarding label for specialty alcohol beverage product.
Discussed warehouse storage licensing laws with alcohol distributor.
Advised winery on laws regarding potential promotional program for customers.
Advised winery regarding employee benefits provisions in asset purchase agreement.
Conducted due diligence on transaction documents for winery.
Evaluated brewery production and manufacturing agreement concerning out of state distribution.
Prepared letter of intent for potential winery transaction.

Food + Beverage

Discussed employee medical accommodations with foodservice company.
Advised plant-based yogurt company on labeling of allergens.
Analyzed nutrition facts panel declarations for vegan food company.
Evaluated regulations concerning moisture levels for cheesemaker.
Prepared consulting agreement for non-alcohol beverage company.
Developed strategy to respond to complaints filed against grocery store.
Finalized tender acceptance letters for litigation matter for food distributor.
Counseled non-dairy yogurt company about exclusive supply agreement with international ingredient supplier
Drafted private label agreement between manufacturer and grocery chain.
Analyzed concerns related to stock purchase agreement for fruit processor.

" I just want to drop you a note to thank you for all of your hard work to this point. You have been magnificent."  – Client Kudos


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Oregon Wine Symposium
February 11-12, 2020
Portland, OR
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Natural Products Expo West
March 3-7, 2020
Anaheim, CA
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Northwest Cider Symposium 2020
03.10.20
Tacoma, WA
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Seafood Expo North America
March 15-17, 2020
Boston
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NCN XXVI Spring Investor Meeting
April 21-22, 2020
New York
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Industry Contacts

Lyon, Jesse
Jesse D. Lyon
Partner
Nationwide Chair, Food + Beverage and Agriculture Practice; Chair, Portland Corporate and Business Transactions Practice
Portland Seattle
503.778.5268
206.622.3150

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