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Swiss Supreme Court bans use of “milk” on oat drinks
Swiss Supreme Court bans use of “milk” on oat drinks

Switzerland’s highest court has ruled that plant-based products cannot use the term “milk” under any circumstances.

Milk
UK Supreme Court blocks Oatly’s ‘Post Milk Generation’ trademark in landmark ruling for plant-based brands
UK Supreme Court blocks Oatly’s ‘Post Milk Generation’ trademark in landmark ruling for plant-based brands

The UK Supreme Court dismisses Oatly's appeal and rules that its trademark 'Post Milk Generation' is invalid for use on oat-based food and drink in the UK.

Beverage
Beyond Meat hit with shareholder class action over alleged disclosure failures
Beyond Meat hit with shareholder class action over alleged disclosure failures

Beyond Meat shareholders have launched legal action accusing the company of failing to disclose “material adverse facts” ahead of a major impairment charge that was revealed in November.

Business
European Patent Office reinstates Impossible Foods’ heme protein patent
European Patent Office reinstates Impossible Foods’ heme protein patent

The European Patent Office (EPO) has reinstated meat alternatives company Impossible Foods’ EU patent following a lengthy appeal process.

Plant-based meat
UK court prohibits Oatly’s use of ‘Post Milk Generation’ slogan on food and beverage products
UK court prohibits Oatly’s use of ‘Post Milk Generation’ slogan on food and beverage products

The UK Court of Appeal has ruled that Oatly is not allowed to use the marketing slogan ‘Post Milk Generation’ on its F&B products.

Trade legislation
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