Food Libel Laws and Agriculture Disparagement Laws: Unconstitutional infringement on free speech or reasonable protection for businesses?
On August 29, 2025, Apeel Technology, Inc., makers of the edible fruit and vegetable coating “Apeel,” sued the Green Smoothie Girl, Robin Openshaw, under a “food libel law.” Apeel Technologies alleged that Green Smooth Girl’s company was part of a “massive, coordinated disinformation campaign… against Apeel for the purpose of destroying its business and reputation.” […]