Judge Won’t Dismiss UCL Suit Against ‘Natural’ Drink Maker For Artificial Flavors

(June 21, 2023, 10:54 AM EDT) -- SAN FRANCISCO — A California federal judge granted in part and denied in part a beverage maker’s motion to dismiss a putative class action accusing it of violating California’s unfair competition law (UCL) and other statutes by advertising its juice and tea beverages as “100% Natural” when they in fact contain high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and other unnatural ingredients....