To no one’s surprise, the filing of class action lawsuits against food companies continues at a rapid pace in California. The latest suit, filed on April 12th, alleges that certain King Oscar products labeled…
A decision is expected by April 17, 2012 — at the latest — in the closely watched matter of the FTC v. POM Wonderful, Doc. No. 9344 . The FTC’s administrative complaint charges ”the makers of POM Wonderful…
The jury has returned a $13.2 Million verdict in favor of Fresh Del Monte in the dispute over “fresh” that was the subject of this post . According to the Wall Street Journal : Fresh Del Monte said a jury…
The New York Times today features a fascinating overview of an ongoing dispute on the meaning of “fresh.” The dispute sets Fresh Del Monte against Del Monte Foods . The two companies were created out of what…
New research published in the British Food Journal casts doubt on the benefits of nutritional labeling. The purpose of such labeling is, of course, to encourage healthy eating habits and decrease obesity. As…
Please check out the final part of my Front-of-Package Labeling Overview for About.com , which focuses on FOP labeling systems. On this subject, I conclude: As for the FDA, given its limited resources and…
I recently partnered with the inspiring Domenick Celentano who operates the Food & Beverage guide at About.Com (aka the food preneur blog ) to put together an overview of Front-of-Package labeling issues. Part…
This week’s big news is Disney’s announcement that all products advertised on its children-focused television channels, radio stations and web sites must comply with nutritional guidelines designed to promote…
Food companies received some good news regarding the recent onslaught of “all natural” class action litigation. A federal judge has dismissed with prejudice the Complaint against PepsiCo and its subsidiary…
Here’s a link to my new Q&A with Food Manufacturing.com, ”Judging by the Label ,” regarding the recent Nutella class action settlement and its ramifications for other food companies.