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San Francisco To Sue Ultraprocessed Food Makers
San Francisco just declared war on America’s snack aisle, filing the nation’s first government lawsuit today against the largest manufacturers of ultraprocessed foods. City Attorney David Chiu claims local governments are footing the bill for chronic diseases linked to the companies’ products
CPG Week: Whole Foods Forecasts Top Trends. Plus, Death vs. Death
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Avery dig into Whole Foods Market’s annual trends forecast and DayDayCook’s shift away from its recent brand acquisitions to focus on bitcoin. The podcasters also discuss the potential of a new food processing technology and the legal battle brewing between Liquid Death and Death Wish Coffee.
Smucker, Chubby Snacks Settle Trademark Suit
The J.M. Smucker Company has settled its lawsuit accusing now-defunct frozen sandwich startup Chubby Snacks of false advertising, trademark violations and disparagement in “years of advertising designed to tarnish the name and reputation” of Smucker’s competing Uncrustables brand.
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PepsiCo and Walmart Colluded on Pricing, Alleges Unsealed FTC Complaint
PepsiCo allegedly created a soft drink “price gap” with Walmart, creating a system that allowed the world’s largest retail to obtain preferential promotional payments, while those same payments were reduced for Walmart’s competitors, according to court documents unsealed last week.
CPG Week: A Daring Deal and Danone’s Dogged Pursuit of Lifeway Foods
In this episode of CPG Week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery dig into an acquisition, an acquisition attempt and an acquisition target, as well as an artificial intelligence mishap.
CPG Week: Why Danone Is Suing Chobani Again. Plus, Beyond Drops The ‘Meat’
The CPG Week podcast covers lawsuits against Chobani and Uncle Nearest Whiskey as well as Beyond’s name-change.
Lawyers Call ‘Fraud’ on BellRing Brands, But One Analyst is Optimistic
BellRing Brands, maker of Premier Protein and Dymatize, is facing down a swarm of lawyers as multiple law firms specializing in shareholders rights have announced investigations into the publicly traded CPG company over allegations it violated securities laws.
Chasing Aimee: BetterBrand Founder Owes Lender $500K, But No One Can Find Her
Where is Aimee Yang? The BetterBrand founder and her company have been sued for a half-million dollars by a company lender, but they haven’t been able to find her.
CPG Week: The Case Against David. Plus, Is Vegan Cheese In Crisis?
This week, the podcast team explores an antitrust lawsuit centered around protein bar David’s acquisition of its supplier Epogee. Next, the hosts look toward regulatory headwinds in hemp drinks and why there are signs of optimism despite retail setbacks. Finally, the team looks at candy maker Joyride’s new $30 million funding round before discussing the future of plant-based cheese.
‘Immediate and Ongoing Harm’: David Sued Over Epogee Acquisition
Last week’s blockbuster investment news about David – including a $75 million round from investors and a post-money valuation of $725 million, according to co-founder Peter Rahal – is also creating a supply chain gridlock for a number of other brands.
Former FDA Commissioner Questions Agency’s ‘Ability To Function’
Cuts across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have hit the FDA especially hard. Hear why former Human Foods Deputy Commissioner Jim Jones is now questioning the agency’s ability to keep functioning.
AGs File Suit Over DOGE Cuts at HHS
Today, attorneys general from 19 states and Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit in Rhode Island federal court challenging staffing cuts across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Those cuts have reduced the department’s headcount by one-quarter, impacting nearly 20,000 employees over the course of the past three months.
PepsiCo, Frito-Lay Accused Of Price Discrimination
A pair of California convenience stores – Alqosh Enterprises Inc. and NMRM Inc. – sued Frito-Lay and its parent PepsiCo for illegally favoring large retailers over indie shops when selling its salty snacks.