Jm Smucker Sues Trader Joe's Over 'copycat' Uncrustables Sandwiches
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JM Smucker is suing Trader Joe's for allegedly copying their Uncrustables sandwiches, but HN commenters are questioning the legitimacy of the lawsuit and poking fun at the product.
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Baloney. Trader Joe's obviously went out of their way to make their product packaging look entirely different. The TJ knock-off is less deceptive than any store-brand Pop-Tarts or Corn Flakes.
Here's the strategy that Smucker should be using - https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2014/09/cheerios-be... - same nutrition, better taste.