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Federal Court Blocks USDA-Backed SNAP Soda, Candy Restrictions in Five States
A federal judge has blocked the USDA from allowing five states to prohibit SNAP recipients from using benefits to purchase soda and candy, ruling that the agency exceeded its authority.
Danone Sues Chobani Over ‘Misleading’ Yogurt Protein Claims
Danone filed a federal lawsuit against rival Chobani, alleging the company’s “20G Protein” tubs mislead consumers about the products’ protein content.
Food Tech’s IP Dilemma: Protect the Science or Grow the Category?
An IP lawsuit over plant-based egg white protein could determine the future of a pair of food tech companies right as they are on the verge of scaling.
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GoodPop, JonnyPops Escalate Packaging Feud with Dueling Summary Judgment Motions
The legal battle between frozen novelty rivals GoodPop and JonnyPops is heating up, with both companies asking a federal judge to resolve key portions of the case ahead of trial.
Ben & Jerry’s Dispute With Parent Co. Could Shutter Philanthropic Foundation
The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation reported it will have to suspend operations in December as a result of its feud with its parent company, TMICC.
UPF Lawsuit Hits Causation Wall as Claims Against Food Giants Dismissed
A lack of provable causation between the consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) and dietary illness led a Pennsylvania court to dismiss a lawsuit targeting 11 major food and beverage manufacturers this week, on grounds that the plaintiff has failed to establish that their products contributed to his pediatric diabetes.
The Only Bean Hit With Class Action Over Protein Claims
The Only Bean is facing a proposed class action lawsuit, alleging the dry-roasted edamame snacks producer misled consumers by overstating the usable protein content of its products and failing to comply with federal labeling requirements.
FreshRealm Files for Chapter 11, Offloads Blue Apron Deal
Fresh foods delivery platform FreshRealm has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections, and will sell its business and operations through a Court-supervised process.
States Seek $10.3M in Fees After Blocking Kroger-Albertsons Megamerger
A coalition of states that helped block the proposed megamerger between Albertsons and Kroger is seeking roughly $10.3 million in attorneys’ fees and litigation costs, arguing that the request is modest relative to the case’s scale and the defendants’ spending.
Welch’s Fruit Snacks Maker Sues Biotech Co. for Probiotic Patent Infringement
Promotion in Motion Inc. (PIM), the maker of Welch’s Fruit Snacks, is taking an Irish biotech company to task in a Texas federal court, accusing AnaBio Technologies of colluding with a rival brand to “steal” its patent designs for yogurt-covered probiotic fruit snacks.
Former Ben & Jerry’s Chair Sues Unilever, Alleging ‘Campaign’ to Vilify Her
Unilever’s divestment of its frozen division hasn’t cooled the cold war between it and Ben & Jerry’s as the ice cream brand’s former board chair is now suing the conglomerate, alongside current parent The Magnum Ice Cream Company, for allegedly undermining its social mission.
Lawsuit Targeting David Protein Nutrition Claims Voluntarily Dismissed
An attention-getting class action suit alleging that David Protein misled customers by “drastically understating” the calories and fat content in its protein bars has been voluntarily dismissed, according to a March 30 court filing.
David Protein Sued Over Macro Claims
A class action lawsuit filed in New York federal court claims David Protein significantly understates the calories and fat content in its protein bars. David maintains the accuracy of its labeling.