Kern’s Nectar Fruit Drinks

May 2022: The claims against Vilore Foods Company and Arizona Canning Company were dismissed because the parties reached settlement agreements.

• Vilore Foods Notice of Settlement and Dismissal Order
• Arizona Canning Notice of Settlement and Dismissal Order

April 2021: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint. (Gross et al. v. Vilore Foods Co., Inc. and Arizona Canning Co., LLC, 20-cv-894, S.D. Cal.)

May 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Vilore Foods Company for allegedly falsely advertising Kern’s juices – including Guava Nectar, Apricot Nectar, and Peach Nectar – as being flavored with natural ingredients when, according to plaintiffs, the company does not disclose that the drinks contain artificial flavors. (Gross et al v. Vilore Foods Company, Inc., Case No. 20-cv-894, S.D. Cal.)

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