Court Throws Out Class Action Claiming Yogurt Wasn't 'Yogurt'

June 6, 2013 Glenn G. Lammi, Forbes

Several of WLF’s past Forbes posts have discussed food labeling class action suits against yogurt makers, including this one on a case against Clover-Stornetta Farms for its allegedly misleading use of the term “evaporated cane juice.” That suit is currently pending in the  Food Court Northern District of California.

MOOMilk's $3.9M Equity Investor Revealed

MOOMilk, which closed on a a $3.9 million equity investment deal last week, announced this week that the money came from Norman Cloutier, co-founder and former CEO of United Natural Foods Inc.

Gluten-Free: More New Products Than Ever

A few decades ago, gluten-free products mostly meant rice cakes. Today, the category just won’t quit. Even industry analysts have been surprised at the strength of the gluten-free claim, said Tom Vierhile, innovation insights director at Datamonitor Consumer, which tracks the introduction of new products into the U.S. market.

Starbucks Warmly Welcomes La Boulange Bakery At Participating Seattle Stores

June 6, 2013 Starbucks

On June 4, company-operated Starbucks stores in Seattle transformed the bakery case with a selection of high-quality, wholesome and delicious products from La Boulange® bakery, introducing customers to a newly elevated, uncompromising food experience.

Schedule Set For 2013 National Festival Of Breads

The schedule for the National Festival of Breads has been set, and there is a variety of activities for people of all ages! The National Festival of Breads is the nation's only amateur bread-baking competition. We've selected the eight top amateur bread recipes from more than 500 entries, and these eight contestants will bake their breads live in temporary kitchens at the 2013 National Festival of Breads, June 22 at the Hilton Garden Inn Convention Center, located at 410 S. 3rd St. in Manhattan, Kansas.