April 21, 2020
A California federal judge dismissed a proposed class action alleging ACH Food Companies Inc. purposefully packages baking mixes in half-full opaque boxes to mislead consumers, saying that the suit failed to “allege facts to support the conclusion that the slack fill is nonfunctional.”
November 03, 2017
ACH Food Companies Inc. asked a California federal court Thursday to dismiss a proposed consumer class action alleging the manufacturer purposefully packages baking mix in opaque boxes that are only half full, arguing that "slack fill" ensures packages are properly sealed and that state law permits the practice.
September 14, 2017
A proposed class of customers alleged Thursday in California federal court that food manufacturer ACH Food Companies Inc. purposefully packages baking mix products in opaque containers that are only half full, misrepresenting the items to drive sales.