Back in September, the 7th Circuit held firm on a procedural defect in the district court’s order to remand this lawsuit over the 2019 corn syrup advertising and packaging campaign that Anheuser kicked off with the now infamous Super Bowl
Anheuser files brief to end corn syrup dispute alleging tests show Miller Lite and Coors Light “DO” contain corn syrup it the finished product. “Corn syrup is not fully fermented by the yeast.”
When last we reported on this particular facet of the MillerCoors Anheuser-Busch corn syrup litigation, it was an interesting exchange noted from the oral argument. Judge Easterbrook noted in oral argument as an oddly astute aside that it must be
Briefing done in MillerCoors – Anheuser appeal and oral argument set. Bonus: We’ve got the briefs for you. And in the ongoing trial court case – Anheuser loses right to use “no corn syrup” packaging.
Our last update on the ongoing corn syrup saga was that MillerCoors had appealed the district court’s decision that granted it an injunction for most of the corn syrup advertising but failed to stop the use of the “made with”
Beer and Corn Syrup: Deception or Consumer Preference?
If you can remember way way back to February 2019, the internet and agricultural media were abuzz over the Bud Light Super Bowl commercial criticizing Miller Light and Coors Light for using corn syrup. Since the Super Bowl, Bud Light
Here’s Anheuser-Busch’s response in the MillerCoors corn syrup lawsuit. Turns out MillerCoors lists “corn syrup” as an ingredient on its website. Bonus: their corporate officers texted during the Super Bowl.
From the brief Anheuser-Busch just filed responding to MillerCoors lawsuit:
While the Super Bowl was still being played, MillerCoors’ Chief Communications Officer texted AB Vice President of Communications, stating “Game on,” “I love this stuff,” and “See you on the
Texts of Documents in MillerCoors v. Anheuser-Busch (the Super Bowl corn syrup ads)
MillerCoors alleges that Anheuser-Busch tv ads (which debuted on the Super Bowl) deceive consumers into believing that MILLER LITE or COORS LIGHT contain corn syrup (specifically, high-fructose corn syrup). Attached below are MillerCoors’ brief in support of its motion for