Smucker, Trader Joe's and a Battle Over PB&Js
from The Journal.
by The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios
Published: Tue Oct 28 2025
Show Notes
J.M. Smucker is suingTrader Joe's over trademark infringement, accusing the company of copying its pre-made Uncrustables peanut-butter and jelly sandwiches. WSJ’s Jesse Newman explores the battle over PB&Js is part of a broader anxiety for Big Food over the rise of private-label products. Ryan Knutson hosts.
Further Listening:
- FoodFight: PepsiCo vs. Carrefour
- KraftHeinz’s Big Breakup
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