Smucker sues Trader Joe's, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables

The J.M. Smucker Co. is suing Trader Joe’s, alleging the grocery chain’s new frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are too similar to Smucker’s Uncrustables in their design and packaging.

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The story so far

3 developments
  1. Oct 14, 2025Smucker sues Trader Joe's, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables
  2. Oct 16, 2025Only center coverage:Smucker sues Trader Joe's, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables
  3. Oct 16, 2025Trader Joe's accused of copying Smucker's Uncrustables sandwiches

Who covered each development

No new developments

Quiet for 348 days

Last development · Oct 16, 2025 — Trader Joe's accused of copying Smucker's Uncrustables sandwiches

How each side is putting it

Left

3 viewpoints
Ran by 8 outlets across the spectrum· Boston, CNN, +1 more
BostonLean Left· 348d ago

Smucker sues Trader Joe's, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables

CNNLean Left· 348d ago

Smucker sues Trader Joe’s, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 349d ago

Smucker sues Trader Joe’s, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 348d ago

Trader Joe's accused of stealing Smucker's PB&J innovation

InsiderLean Left· 348d ago

Smucker is going after Trader Joe's for selling an Uncrustables 'copycat'

SalonLeft· 349d ago

Smucker’s is suing Trader Joe’s over one of its most beloved snack products

Center

4 viewpoints
Ran by 8 outlets across the spectrum· ABC 7 New York, ABC 7 Los Angeles, +5 more
ABC 7 New YorkCenter· 348d ago

Smucker sues Trader Joe's, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· 348d ago

Smucker sues Trader Joe's, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 348d ago

Smucker sues Trader Joe’s, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables

ABC 12 FlintCenter· 348d ago

Smucker sues Trader Joe's, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 348d ago

Smucker sues Trader Joe's, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables

6ABC PhiladelphiaLean Left· 348d ago

Smucker sues Trader Joe's, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 349d ago

Smucker sues Trader Joe's, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables

KOB 4Center· 349d ago

Smucker sues Trader Joe's, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables

WHDH BostonLean Left· 348d ago

Smucker sues Trader Joe’s, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables - Boston News, Weather, Sports

Ran by 5 outlets· NBC10 Philadelphia, NBC New York, +3 more
NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 349d ago

Smucker's sues Trader Joe's over crustless sandwiches: What to know

NBC New YorkLean Left· 350d ago

Smucker's sues Trader Joe's over crustless sandwiches: What to know

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 350d ago

Smucker's sues Trader Joe's over crustless sandwiches: What to know

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 350d ago

Smucker's sues Trader Joe's over crustless sandwiches: What to know

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 350d ago

Smucker's sues Trader Joe's over crustless sandwiches: What to know

Right

4 viewpoints
FortuneLean Right· 348d ago

Uncrustable rip-off? Smucker sues Trader Joe's over sandwich product similarities

FOX BusinessLean Right· 348d ago

Trader Joe's accused of copying Smucker's Uncrustables sandwiches

EntrepreneurLean Right· 348d ago

Smucker's Is Suing Trader Joe's for Copying Uncrustables

New York PostLean Right· 349d ago

Smucker sues Trader Joes over ‘crustless’ PB&J sandwiches which resemble iconic Uncrustables

MyNorthwestLean Right· 349d ago· ran in 8 outlets

Smucker sues Trader Joe's, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables

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