- A bone broth maker was sued in a proposed class action alleging that the company “took advantage of recent trends for high-protein foods by mislabeling the nutrient content of its
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UPF Lawsuit Dismissed
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- A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit claiming that several major food companies aggressively market “highly addictive, ultra-processed foods to children.” According to the judge, the plaintiff did not adequately
Judge Upholds New York City Kava Ban
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- On August 7, 2025, a New York federal judge ruled in favor of a New York City ban on the sale of steeped kava beverages. The judge’s opinion follows a
Chobani “Zero Sugar” Lawsuit Dismissed Due to Federal Preemption
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- On Thursday, May 29, 2025, Judge John J. Tharp, Jr. at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois filed an order granting Chobani’s motion to dismiss a
Avocado Oil Company Moves to Dismiss False Labeling Suit
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- Sovena USA Inc. has filed a motion to dismiss (Law360 required) a proposed class action alleging that the company falsely labeled its avocado oil as “100% pure” despite diluting it
Lawsuit Alleges Intentional Sale of “Harmful and Addictive” Ultra-Processed Foods
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- A lawsuit filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County yesterday has levied a host of allegations related to the sale of “ultra-processed foods” (UPF) against many of
9th Circuit Finds ‘Fruit Naturals’ Label Not Deceptive
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- The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal (Law360 subscription required) of a class action alleging that Del Monte Foods, Inc., falsely advertised its “Fruit Naturals” fruit cups as
Illinois Judge Dismisses Microplastics in Water Suit
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- An Illinois federal judge has granted Danone Waters of America’s request to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that Evian spring water is falsely labeled as “natural” even though
Organic Food Group Asks 9th Circuit to Upend GMO Label Rule
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- An organic food industry advocacy group has asked (Law360 subscription required) the Ninth Circuit to reverse a district court decision upholding USDA’s implementation of the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard,
Mondelēz Sued for Deceptive Cocoa Sustainability Labeling
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- Mondelēz International Inc. has been sued (Law360 subscription required) for allegedly using deceptive sustainability claims regarding its cocoa supply chain. According to the plaintiffs, Mondelēz’s supply chain “really contributes to