Almond Breeze Almondmilk Vanilla Yogurt Alternative
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing yogurt as “vanilla with other natural flavors” when the ingredients list shows that the product contains more “Natural Flavors” than vanilla extract
Almond Breeze Vanilla Almondmilk
December 2020: A federal court judge dismissed the Cosgrove case concluding that reasonable consumers would associate the word “vanilla” with a flavor and not an ingredient. Plaintiffs then filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the dismissal.
September 2019: Two class-action lawsuits were filed against Blue Diamond Growers for allegedly misleadingly marketing Almond Breeze Vanilla Almondmilk as containing vanilla when, according to plaintiffs, the ingredient list does not include vanilla but rather discloses that the products contain unspecified “Natural Flavor.” Click on the links below to read each complaint.
- Cosgrove et al v. Blue Diamond Growers, Case No. 19-cv-8993, S.D.N.Y.
- Varelli et al v. Blue Diamond Growers, Case No. 19-cv-5259, E.D.N.Y.
Later in September, the Varelli case was voluntarily dismissed for undisclosed reasons. The Cosgrove case remains pending.
For more of TINA.org’s coverage of the marketing of vanilla products, click here.
Class-Action Tracker
Almond Breeze Almond Coconut Blend
In October 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Blue Diamond Growers for allegedly misleadingly marketing that the sole flavoring ingredient in Almond Breeze Almond Coconut Blend is vanilla when,…
Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Vanilla Almondmilk
In October 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Blue Diamond Growers for allegedly falsely marketing that the flavoring ingredient in Almond Breeze Vanilla Almondmilk is vanilla when, according to…
Almond Breeze Almondmilk Coconutmilk
In March 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Blue Diamond Growers for allegedly misleadingly marketing that Almond Breeze Almondmilk Coconutmilk Blend beverages are made using “Vanilla With Other Natural…
Blue Diamond Growers Almond Milk
December 2018: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s dismissal concluding that the complaint did not plausibly allege that reasonable consumers would believe that almond milk is…
All Natural Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almond Milk
June 2017: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. February 2017: A federal…
Almond Breeze Almond Milk
July 2017: The action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. pursuant to the nationwide settlement agreement in Townsend. February 2017: This action was…
Blue Diamond Products
February 2015: Plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this action. October 2013: A federal judge denied Blue Diamond Growers’s motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit filed against them in May 2012 for allegedly…
Almond Breeze and Silk Almond Milk Products
June 2017: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. January 2017: A federal…
Blue Diamond Growers Almond Breeze and Nut Thins Products
In March 2017, a state court judge granted final approval of a settlement in a lawsuit against Blue Diamond Growers alleging that the company deceptively markets Almond Breeze and Nut…
Almond Breeze Products
January 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…
The Latest
By The Numbers: Vanilla Flavor Class-Action Lawsuits
TINA.org is currently tracking 70 class actions challenging claims that a variety of foods and beverages are truly vanilla.
Heart-Healthy Certification: The Price is the Right
And it’s a hearty fee that food manufacturers pay for the right to display the AHA’s heart-check mark.
Where’s the Star Ingredient?
How much of the featured ingredients are really in these foods?