by Joel Rothman | Oct 13, 2009 | NutriSupLaw
Pepsi, maker of the AMP Energy drink, has ventured into new territory by marketing its energy supplement drink with an iPhone application to appeal to young guys “out on the prowl.” So far the response has been, to quote Pepsi’s apologetic Twitter...
by Joel Rothman | Aug 5, 2009 | NutriSupLaw
Playboy Enterprises likes to put its name and trademark bunny-head logo on products. Get ready for a supplement on which you can nibble the ears. At its second-quarter earnings call on Aug. 4, the president of the licensing division told investors, “Before...
by Joel Rothman | Mar 5, 2009 | NutriSupLaw
Because Coca-Cola Co. and partner Nestle by were unable to substantiate claims that Enviga causes weight loss, the beverage has lightened the pockets of both companies by $650,000. The companies have just agreed to a settlement with 27 states over claims that Enviga...
by Joel Rothman | Feb 25, 2009 | NutriSupLaw
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has adopted a scientific opinion (summary also available) on two ingredients commonly used in so-called energy drinks. Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA’s Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added...
by Joel Rothman | Jan 11, 2009 | NutriSupLaw, trademarks
Hansen Beverage, the California company that makes Monster, lost its bid to enjoin Vital Phamaceuticals (VPX), the Ft. Lauderdale maker of the Redline brand. Hansen sought to bar VPX from making claims that its Redline Power Rush beverage and two ounce shot product...