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Grüns Becomes Latest CPG Brand Sued Over ‘Sugar Free’ Allulose Claims
Grüns and parent company Unilever are facing a proposed class action lawsuit alleging the supplement brand deceptively markets its allulose-sweetened gummies as “sugar free.”
Avocado Oil Claims Add Legal Risk to Snack Brands’ Seed Oil Shift
Potato chips makers are under fire, with allegations of false marketing and deceptive business practices over label claims about avocado oil.
David Protein, Liquid Death Facing Lawsuits Claiming Allulose Contradicts ‘Zero Sugar’ Claims
David Protein is facing a proposed class action lawsuit taking aim at its claim of containing zero sugar despite its use of allulose. The case comes as Liquid Death is also facing two proposed class action lawsuits surrounding its energy drinks claiming “0g sugar” while use allulose, a sweetener that has been classified by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a sugar.
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Mondelēz Sues Joyride Over Alleged Sour Patch Kids Copycat
Mondelēz International is taking Joyride to court, accusing the emerging better-for-you candy brand of copying Sour Patch Kids’ packaging, candy shapes and branding to capitalize on the established confectionery brand’s popularity.
PepsiCo Faces Fresh Siete Avocado Oil Class Action Lawsuit
PepsiCo is facing a new proposed class action lawsuit targeting its Siete Family Foods brands, alleging the brand’s tortilla and potato chips are falsely marketed as being made only with avocado oil despite the presence of undisclosed seed oils.
Hain Celestial’s Decade-Long ‘Channel-Stuffing’ Suit Nears $35M Resolution
A nearly decade-long lawsuit accusing Hain Celestial of misleading investors about its sales practices is moving closer to resolution, with shareholders asking a federal judge to approve a $35 million settlement.
Trader Joe’s Loses Bid To Dismiss Uncrustables Trademark Lawsuit
A U.S. District Judge has ruled that Smucker’s trademark lawsuit against Trader Joe’s over crustless PB&J handheld sandwiches can proceed.
Rebel Creamery Files for Ch.11 Bankruptcy Following Legal Defeat to Van Leeuwen
Still reeling from its $23.8 million legal defeat to Van Leeuwen last month, Rebel Creamery has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In documents filed in Utah last week, Rebel Creamery declared $23.85 million in debt, naming Van Leeuwen as its largest creditor, while owning total assets of only $13.8 million with about $5.2 million in cash.
Investors Sue Simply Good Foods Over ‘Abject Failure’ To Integrate OWYN Brand
Less than two years after its acquisition of OWYN, Simply Good Foods Company is facing a proposed class action suit from investors alleging the integration of the brand has been “an abject failure.”
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.
Alexandre Family Farm Drops ROC, Certified Humane Amid Animal Welfare Scrutiny
After years of scrutiny over its animal welfare practices, Alexandre Family Farm has dropped its Regenerative Organic Certified status.
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.