Archives for October 4, 2018

LaCroix maker slams lawsuit challenging its 'all natural' claims: 'There are no artificial ingredients contained in, nor added to, our extracted flavors'

LaCroix maker National Beverage Corp “categorically denies all allegations” in a lawsuit alleging it falsely markets its flavored sparkling waters as ‘all natural’ in a case attorneys say reflects heightened scrutiny of the components of natural flavors.

MUSH ready-to-eat chilled oatmeal wants to be more than a breakfast item

MUSH founders, Ashley Thompson and Kat Thomas, spotted the need for a fresh, on-the-go, clean label food option that wasn't a cold-pressed juice, Greek yogurt, or protein bar, and created a line of ready-to-eat, chilled overnight oats soaked in almond milk.

Non-GMO claims in the spotlight again as judge certifies class in Chipotle lawsuit

In a ruling one attorney has described as an “outlier” and “extreme," a California federal court has certified two classes of consumers in a lawsuit alleging Chipotle falsely advertised its food as non-GMO given that its meat and dairy products are from...

Saturo meal replacement drinks launch in the US: 'In less than a year, half of revenue will come from the US'

Saturo, a ready-to-drink (RTD) non-GMO meal replacement beverage, that has taken Europe by storm, has launched online in the US market.

Food Tech Summit & Expo in Mexico

Consumers are raising the bar on animal proteins as more choices for sources come to market

As alternatives to meat become increasingly sophisticated and available and a growing population begins to strain the supply of animal products, consumers are raising the bar for animal proteins in terms of appearance, freshness, processing and price –...

Yes, you can make ‘no sugar added’ claims on 100% juice, CA judge tells Kroger

While 100% juice does not typically contain added sugar (it’s just juice), that doesn’t automatically make ‘no added sugar’ claims on such products misleading, a CA judge has ruled in a case vs Kroger.