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Winnipeg Free Press
01-08-2025
- General
- Winnipeg Free Press
Les Whiz-erables
Nostalgia is one heck of a drug. There are things from our past we think about fondly. Maybe they recall simpler or happier times from our formative years: watching Bugs Bunny cartoons on Saturday mornings as a kid in the '80s while scarfing down a bowl of Honeycomb cereal, for example, or basking in the sun at the man-made Kinsmen Lake in Stonewall Quarry Park while scarfing down the best darn Pizza Pop I've ever had in my life. Oh, and premium, fancy desserts be damned — give me one of those small, single-serve plastic cups with the vanilla ice cream and the wooden stick/spoon thing. Good times. Advertisement Why this ad? Well, about a month ago, out of nowhere, I had a random craving for another throwback snack — Cheez Whiz. You can read all about the history of Kraft's 'cheese spread' on the Cheez Whiz Wikipedia page (My favourite fact: one of the guys who created the stuff in the 1950s tasted it in 2001 and declared it tasted 'like axle grease' — I mean, how do you know what that tastes like?) About a month ago, a jar of the orange spread ended up in my grocery basket. The sticker shock alone should have deterred me; the regular price of a 450-gram jar of the stuff now costs upwards of $9. Yikes. It had been about 30 years since Cheez Whiz had graced my palate. And, well, having tried it in a few configurations, allow me to save you $9 worth of your own 'culinary' experiments… Hors d'oeuvres, anyone? (Ben Sigurdson / Free Press) First off, the stuff tastes less cheesy and far saltier than I remember. Two tablespoons of Cheez Whiz brings 410 mg of sodium (or 18 per cent of your recommended daily intake). That made the choice to smear it on an already-salty Triscuit cracker a poor one. My next move was to try it on a few different veggies, which offered mixed results — only on celery (the classic Cheez Whiz delivery mechanism) did the stuff taste remotely decent. Ritz crackers probably proved the best combo — not surprising, I guess, given that you can buy packs of Ritz 'snackwiches' pre-loaded with some sort of cheese/cheese-adjacent spread. My final Cheez Whiz experiment: I remembered eating (and enjoying) hot dogs with Cheez Whiz slathered on the bun as a kid, so earlier this week, after barbecuing some regular and veggie dogs, I applied a very modest amount to my hot dog bun in an attempt to recapture that nostalgic flavour. The verdict: this throwback combo didn't do much flavour-wise, and actually proved pretty texturally troubling. So, Dish readers, what are some of your own nostalgic cravings and, when revisited, did they hold up? (I'm also taking suggestions on what to do with a 90 per cent full jar of Cheez Whiz, other than the obvious binning it.)
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Unusual Reason One Snack Giant Is Taking Legal Action Against This Fan-Favorite Grocery Chain
The Unusual Reason One Snack Giant Is Taking Legal Action Against This Fan-Favorite Grocery Chain originally appeared on Parade. The tale of a corporate giant going after a smaller rival is nothing new—and frankly, it's a narrative that's wearing thin. This time around, it's snack giant Mondelez that's suing the beloved grocery chain Aldi, alleging that the grocer's store-brand snack packaging 'blatantly copies' its own. While Mondelez, the extremely successful maker of Oreo, Triscuit and Chips Ahoy, might seem unlikely to object to similar products on the market, the company is taking a hard stance. The lawsuit filed May 27 claims Aldi's cookie and cracker packaging is 'likely to deceive and confuse' customers, raising broader questions about the boundaries of fair competition in grocery retail. 😋😋SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & more in our daily Pop Kitchen newsletter🍳🍔 At the moment, Aldi has not responded to inquiries from multiple sources regarding the lawsuit. What we do know is that the popular discount supermarket primarily sells its own versions of well-known name-brand products at significantly lower prices. The lawsuit claims that Aldi's peanut butter creme-filled cookies, chocolate chip cookies and Thin Wheat crackers have packaging similar to Nutter Butter, Chips Ahoy and Wheat Thins—among other similarities. Mondelez previously contacted Aldi about alleged 'copycat' packaging designs for several products, including Oreo cookies, Teddy Grahams, Belvita biscuits, Triscuit crackers and Tate's Bake Shop cookies. In response, Aldi reportedly 'discontinued' and 'changed certain of these infringing products,' according to Mondelez's statement.'I can go to the store and reasonably assume that I recognize the name, and that's who I'm buying from,' Trademark lawyer Josh Gerben told reporters. Some customers 'think that they might be buying something from the Oreo brand or Wheat Thins, but they're actually getting a substitute.'Per the lawsuit, Mondelez is seeking monetary damages as well as a court order to prevent Aldi from selling similar products. This isn't the first time Aldi has faced legal challenges either. Last December, the grocer found itself in Australian federal court over a copyright infringement dispute involving children's snacks. With over 2,400 locations across the United States and more than 225 additional stores planned for 2025, it's hard to imagine Aldi wouldn't want to nip this issue in the bud and adjust its strategy moving forward. While many shoppers appreciate the value of Aldi-branded products over big-name brands, no one wants to see the beloved discount retailer get caught up in unnecessary legal Unusual Reason One Snack Giant Is Taking Legal Action Against This Fan-Favorite Grocery Chain first appeared on Parade on Jun 12, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Chips Ahoy and Oreo maker Mondelez sues grocery chain Aldi over similar packaging
Snack brand giant Mondelez is suing grocery chain Aldi, alleging that the grocer's store-brand snack packaging 'blatantly copies' Mondelez. The maker of Oreo, Triscuit and Chips Ahoy filed the lawsuit on May 27 against the German grocer, which has US headquarters in Illinois, in the federal court for the Northern District of Illinois. Chicago-based Mondelez said in the lawsuit that Aldi's cookie and cracker packaging was 'likely to deceive and confuse' customers. Aldi did not respond to CNN's request for comment. The discount supermarket chain primarily sells store-brand versions for lower prices than popular name brands, such as those owned by Mondelez. Mondelez said in its filing that it previously contacted Aldi about 'copycats' of the Oreo cookie design, Teddy Grahams, Belvita biscuits, Triscuit crackers and Tate's Bake Shop cookies. Aldi eventually 'discontinued' and 'changed certain of these infringing products,' Mondelez said. Trademark lawyer Josh Gerben, who is not involved in this case, said the law is designed to protect consumers. 'I can go to the store and reasonably assume that I recognize the name, and that's who I'm buying from,' Gerben said, but some customers 'think that they might be buying something from the Oreo brand or Wheat Thins, but they're actually getting a substitute.' The lawsuit claims Aldi's peanut butter creme-filled cookies, chocolate chip cookies and Thin Wheat crackers have packaging similar to Nutter Butter, Chips Ahoy and Wheat Thins, among other similarities. Mondelez said in the lawsuit that 'if not stopped,' Aldi's packaging threatens to 'irreparably harm' Mondelez and its brands. Mondelez is seeking monetary damages as well as a court order to prevent Aldi from selling such products, according to the filing. Mondelez did not respond to CNN's request for comment. This is not the first time Aldi has faced a lawsuit over its store-brand products looking overtly similar in name, color and design to other brands. Last December, an Australian federal court said Aldi was liable for copyright infringement over children's snacks packaging that resembled Hampden Holdings' Baby Bellies puffs packaging. 'You want to fly close enough to the sun because you want the benefit of something,' but not too close, Gerben said. He added that such lawsuits are a case-by-case analysis and there's no 'bright line test' that would decide Aldi's liability. Aldi has over 2,400 locations in the United States. In February, the chain announced plans to open 225 stores in 2025. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Aldi Is Being Sued By a Popular Snack Creator For Allegedly Selling 'Confusingly Similar Packaging'
Mondelēz International is suing Aldi, accusing the chain of copying packaging for popular snack brands including Oreos, Wheat Thins, Chips Ahoy! and Ritz crackers to mislead shoppers. The suit claims Aldi ignored prior warnings of legal action regarding Mondelēz's more popular brands and is "riding the coattails" of Mondelēz's branding. Mondelēz is seeking a jury trial to determine damages, including legal fees and punitive is in hot water with Mondelēz International, the parent company of well-known snack brands including Oreo, Wheat Thins, Nutter Butter, Chips Ahoy!, Nilla Wafers and Ritz crackers. In a complaint obtained by PEOPLE, filed on Tuesday, May 27, Mondelēz International, along with its intellectual property holding company and subsidiary Intercontinental Great Brands LLC (collectively 'Mondelēz'), claims that the budget-friendly grocery chain's business model hinges on producing products with similar packaging to resemble its popular aforementioned brands in an attempt to 'confuse' its customers. 'Defendant is in the business of selling private label cookie and cracker snacks and has a pattern and practice of selling products in packaging that are unacceptable copies of Mondelēz's trade dress,' reads the complaint. 'Because of this misconduct, Mondelēz has a history of enforcing its intellectual property rights against Defendant.' Mondelēz alleges that it has reached out to Aldi in the past regarding the mimicking of other product designs, including Teddy Graham cookies, Belvita biscuits, Tate's Bake Shop cookies and Triscuit crackers. According to the complaint, Aldi 'discontinued and/or changed certain of these infringing products' in response to the outreach. However, Mondelēz alleges Aldi ignored its similar request regarding the other product lines, which led to the formal complaint. 'Defendant's willful infringement must be stopped, and Mondelēz is entitled to recover the significant damages it has suffered,' reads the court documents. 'Defendant's acts have caused and are likely to cause confusion, mistake, or deception in the minds of the public.' Neither Mondelez International nor Aldi responded to PEOPLE's attempts for comment. Mondelēz claims that the alleged purposeful use of its familiar marketing designs by Aldi is an attempt to 'ride the coattails' of its products' popularity and benefit from its 'power of attraction, fame and/or prestige, and to exploit the marketing effort expended by Mondelēz.' Mondelēz is seeking a jury trial, which will be charged with determining the award amounts for treble damages, Mondelēz's attorney fees and costs, punitive damages, and any other awards the Court deems appropriate. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Chips Ahoy and Oreo maker Mondelez sues grocery chain Aldi over similar packing
Snack brand giant Mondelez is suing grocery chain Aldi, alleging that the grocer's store-brand snack packaging 'blatantly copies' Mondelez. The maker of Oreo, Triscuit and Chips Ahoy filed the lawsuit on May 27 against the German grocer, which has US headquarters in Illinois, in the federal court for the Northern District of Illinois. Chicago-based Mondelez said in the lawsuit that Aldi's cookie and cracker packaging was 'likely to deceive and confuse' customers. Aldi did not respond to CNN's request for comment. The discount supermarket chain primarily sells store-brand versions for lower prices than popular name brands, such as those owned by Mondelez. Mondelez said in its filing that it previously contacted Aldi about 'copycats' of the Oreo cookie design, Teddy Grahams, Belvita biscuits, Triscuit crackers and Tate's Bake Shop cookies. Aldi eventually 'discontinued' and 'changed certain of these infringing products,' Mondelez said. The lawsuit claims Aldi's peanut butter creme-filled cookies, chocolate chip cookies and Thin Wheat crackers have packaging similar to Nutter Butter, Chips Ahoy and Wheat Thins, among other similarities. Mondelez said in the lawsuit that 'if not stopped,' Aldi's packaging threatens to 'irreparably harm' Mondelez and its brands. Mondelez is seeking monetary damages as well as a court order to prevent Aldi from selling such products, according to the filing. Mondelez did not respond to CNN's request for comment. This is not the first time Aldi has faced a lawsuit over its store-brand products looking overtly similar in name, color and design to other brands. Last December, an Australian federal court said Aldi was liable for copyright infringement over children's snacks packaging that resembled Hampden Holdings' Baby Bellies puffs packaging. Aldi has over 2,400 locations in the United States. In February, the chain announced plans to open 225 stores in 2025.
