Canada Dry Settles Ginger Ale Lawsuit Over ‘Real Ginger’ Claims | Spencer Law Group (2024)

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What is the lawsuit for Canada Dry ginger ale? ›

What this case was about: The Plaintiff alleged that Canada Dry used or published certain labelling and advertising material that contained false or misleading information regarding the ingredients of Canada Dry Ginger Ale soft drinks. Canada Dry completely denies any and all wrongdoing or liability.

The natural flavouring it contains, according to Canada Dry Motts, does contain some extractives of ginger but now that they have settled mutiple lawsuits they are going to change the labeling so it no longer says made with real ginger.

Ginger ale is a carbonated beverage made with ginger root and a sweetener such as sugar, high fructose corn syrup, or a low calorie sweetener. Many commercial ginger ales contain little ginger and a lot of added sugar, but some traditional varieties contain real fermented ginger root.

Canada Dry has been fighting false advertising lawsuits for years questioning how much, if any, ginger is in its soda. The company settled the American suits by agreeing to drop the slogan for good in early January — but still stood by its recipe and denied it misled customers.

Canada Dry Ginger Ale contains substantial amounts of sugar, contributing to increased daily caloric intake. Overconsumption of sugary drinks is associated with weight gain, type 2 diabetes, dental problems, and heart disease. Moderation is key.

Canada Dry is a brand of soft drinks founded in 1904 and owned since 2008 by the American company Dr Pepper Snapple (now Keurig Dr Pepper). For over 100 years, Canada Dry has been known mainly for its ginger ale, though the company also manufactures a number of other soft drinks and mixers.

A Canadian favourite since 1904, Canada Dry® Ginger Ale is the smooth, refreshing taste that's as crisp as a morning spent on the lake. Made with 100% natural flavours including real ginger flavour, it's a classic for a reason.

Like Canada Dry and Seagrams, Schweppes is a crown jewel of the carbonated ginger beverage kingdom, and happens to be one of Coca-Cola Great Britain's oldest brands. Though its color is nearly indistinguishable from Canada Dry, Schweppes is a little less fizzy with a more muted taste.

Health Benefits of Ginger

Gingerol, a natural component of ginger root, benefits gastrointestinal motility ― the rate at which food exits the stomach and continues along the digestive process. Eating ginger encourages efficient digestion, so food doesn't linger as long in the gut. Nausea relief.

Ingredients: CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP AND LESS THAN 2% OF: GINGER EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), CARAMEL COLOR.

When should you not drink ginger ale? ›

“If a person has bloating, gas or indigestion, the carbonation and sugar may make it worse. Even diet ginger ale can be harmful because our bodies may not digest artificial sugars as well.”

In fact, the carbonation is so powerful, that it has been known to lead to coughing fits if it is breathed in. Regardless of this side effect, people still love it and continue to drink it.

Most ginger ales won't help a stomachache because they don't contain ginger. Ginger ale may be a household go-to for an upset stomach, but for some people, drinking the soda could actually make things worse.

Schweppes

Though its color is nearly indistinguishable from Canada Dry, Schweppes is a little less fizzy with a more muted taste. But for a rumbling stomach, or that one night of the week you're skipping the beers, a crisp, old-school ginger-ale like Schweppes really hits the spot.

Naturally sourced ingredients. No artificial sweeteners or colors. Crafted by brewing our signature blend of three gingers from the Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Cochin, India.