On September 26, 2018, the Honorable Judge Robert N. Scola entered an Order denying class certification in a consumer deceptive advertising case. Plaintiffs claimed that the use of the phrase “born in brazil” on containers of Vita Coco, the leading
The Food Court
Serving up the latest legal developments impacting the Food & Beverage Industry
The Food Court blog, published by Bilzin Sumberg, focuses on legal issues affecting the food and beverage industry. It covers topics such as antitrust litigation involving food pricing, franchise disputes including allegations of racial discrimination, product labeling and consumer protection lawsuits, and insurance coverage litigation related to business interruptions like those caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The blog provides updates and analysis on regulatory compliance, litigation trends, and legal challenges specific to food manufacturers, retailers, and franchise operators.
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(Don’t) Got Milk? FDA Cracking Down on Plant-Based Beverages
At a recent Politico event, Federal Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb signaled the agency’s shift to a new era of more stringent enforcement in the dairy business. Gottlieb did so with an amusing quote: “An almond doesn’t lactate, I will…
A Pom Wonderful World: F&B Makers’ New Adversary
By Lori Lustrin
Authored by Lori Lustrin and Anthony Sirven.
Food and beverage manufacturers are well accustomed to heeding counsel’s advice of dotting their “I’s” and crossing their “T’s” to ensure their product labels comply with applicable governmental regulations. But since the United States…
New York Court Dismisses False “GMO” Advertising Suit
Podpeskar v. Dannon Co., Inc., 16-cv-8478 (KBF) (S.D.N.Y., Dec. 3, 2017)
The Southern District of New York joins the list of federal courts that have recently rejected potential class action suits brought against restaurant and food manufacturers for the alleged…
Slack-Fill Litigation: Full of Hot Air?
Have you ever taken a sip of your Grande Starbucks latte and thought to yourself with disgust, “I can’t believe that barista topped off my latte with milk foam!” Or polished off an eight-piece bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken,…
The “Beef” With Plant Based “Meat” Product Labels
By Lori Lustrin
You clearly know the difference between the meat and vegetables on your plate, right? As society has redefined its views on meat and protein intake, however, you may not be so sure.
Plant based proteins have quickly become the food…
Deadline Draws Near for Restaurant Calorie Labeling Requirement
By Lori Lustrin
Certain restaurant owners have less than two months to comply with a new Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) regulation. On December 1, 2014, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) published a final rule requiring that qualifying establishments — such as…