Ranchers concerns avoided as states block water management legislation
A federal court ruling in North Dakota will partially block the implementation of the controversial ‘Waters of the United States’ rule, which had been due to become law today.
Archives for August 31, 2015
Ongoing pricing tension between retailers, manufacturers threatens margins, IRI research reveals
Many consumers are cautiously optimistic that their financial situation is improving, but they continue to buy groceries based primarily on price and value – creating friction between manufacturers and retailers, IRI research reveals.
Bonduelle recalls corn due to Listeria
Bonduelle USA is recalling 9,335 cases of frozen corn because of Listeria monocytogenes findings.
Class-action baked bread lawsuit dismissed against Whole Foods and other grocers
Three class-action lawsuits claiming grocers fooled shoppers into believing bread was freshly made in stores were dismissed by a United States District Court judge last week.
Nestlé USA accuses FIT CRUNCH bar maker of trademark infringement over ‘confusingly similar’ logo and packaging
FIT CRUNCH - baked protein bars developed by celebrity chef Robert Irvine and FortiFX founder Sean Perich – are sold in “packages nearly identical” to Nestlé’s CRUNCH chocolate bars, alleges Nestlé USA in a lawsuit accusing FIT CRUNCH brand owner Pervine...
New CEO wants to make BFY Holdings global leader in healthier snacks segment
PopCorners manufacturer BFY Holdings is on a mission to become a global leader in the booming better-for-you snack category and to help it the company has tapped an industry veteran with substantial leadership experience as its new president and CEO.
Judge tosses most claims in unfair competition lawsuit vs Nestlé Waters North America, but allows some to proceed
A New York federal judge has dismissed most claims in a lawsuit accusing Nestlé Waters North America of “deceptive, fraudulent and predatory behavior” in a bid to drive a small competitor out of business, but allowed two claims to proceed.
Chipotle: People who eat GM foods are not themselves genetically modified. The same applies to cows fed GM feed…
Chipotle vows to fight ‘meritless’ GMO lawsuit, but case highlights legal minefield over Non-GMO claims
Chipotle says it will vigorously defend a “meritless and unfair” lawsuit accusing it of falsely advertising its wares as non-GMO. But attorneys say the case shows that firms are vulnerable to civil litigation over non-GMO claims if genetic engineering...