π Food Industry (FOO)
Federal lobbying activity for the food industry issue area
AI Overview
Food Industry (FOO) has attracted $174.4M in lobbying spending across 8,411 filings. This issue area sees targeted lobbying from organizations with specific policy interests.
Spending by Year
Top Clients
| # | Client | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Beverage Association | $6.5M |
| 2 | Pepsico, INC. | $4.1M |
| 3 | National Association of Convenience Stores | $3.8M |
| 4 | Maplebear INC. D/B/A Instacart | $3.5M |
| 5 | Consumer Brands Association | $3.2M |
| 6 | Mcdonald's Corporation | $2.9M |
| 7 | National Water Resources Association | $2.6M |
| 8 | Thai Union Group Pcl | $2.6M |
| 9 | Pepsico | $1.9M |
| 10 | H-e-b | $1.8M |
| 11 | Starkist Co | $1.8M |
| 12 | Snac International | $1.7M |
| 13 | Natural Products Association | $1.7M |
| 14 | Cj America, INC. | $1.7M |
| 15 | Aquabounty Technologies, INC. | $1.7M |
| 16 | American Honey Producers Association | $1.6M |
| 17 | Danone North America Public Benefit Corporation | $1.6M |
| 18 | Albertsons Companies INC. | $1.6M |
| 19 | Abbott Laboratories | $1.6M |
| 20 | International Bottled Water Association | $1.5M |
Top Lobbying Firms
| # | Firm | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Invariant LLC | $13.2M |
| 2 | The Russell Group, INC. | $8.5M |
| 3 | Torrey Advisory Group (Formerly Michael Torrey Associates, LLC) | $7.3M |
| 4 | Cornerstone Government Affairs, INC. | $6.1M |
| 5 | BGR Government Affairs | $5.4M |
| 6 | Steptoe LLP | $5.3M |
| 7 | Fgs Global (US) LLC (FKA Fgh Holdings LLC) | $5.2M |
| 8 | Avoq, LLC | $4.4M |
| 9 | Monument Advocacy | $4.4M |
| 10 | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP | $3.4M |
| 11 | Water Strategies, LLC | $3.1M |
| 12 | Harbinger Strategies, LLC | $3.0M |
| 13 | Holland & Knight LLP | $2.7M |
| 14 | Bracewell LLP | $2.6M |
| 15 | S-3 Group | $2.4M |
| 16 | Van Scoyoc Associates | $2.2M |
| 17 | Atlas Crossing LLC | $2.2M |
| 18 | Capitol Counsel LLC | $2.0M |
| 19 | Kountoupes Denham Carr & Reid, LLC | $2.0M |
| 20 | Forbes-tate | $2.0M |
Sample Lobbying Descriptions
β’H.R.1 Tax cuts and Jobs Act H.R.4092 AG Act H.R.4513 Farmers of Tomorrow Act S.21 Chesapeake Bay Farm Bill Enhancement Act S.1603 H.R. 3266 S.1776 H.R.3354 H.R.3353 H.R.2886 S.1752 H.R.424 H.R.3040 H
β’Issues related to U.S. nutrition policy.
β’Final GIPSA Rule: Implementation of regulations required under Title XI of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008; Animal Drug Use and Availability; Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compe
β’Issues related to nutrition and food safety.
β’Sustainability and soil health issues in the Congressional Farm Bill
β’Issues relating to the production of organic and antibiotic-free poultry products
β’Menu Labelling, Shrimp Importation, Joint Employer
β’Authorization and implementation of and funding for the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, including HR 4508. Immigration policy impacting international students. FY 2019 appropriations FDA Ce
β’Monitor issues related to childhood nutrition.
β’Issues concerning the nutrition facts label rule.
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Data Sources: Senate LDA Filings
Last updated: February 2026
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