Babycham controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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1978
Champagne designation dispute
French Champagne producers challenged descriptions including “champagne perry” and “champagne cider” in H P Bulmer Ltd and Showerings Ltd v J Bollinger SA. The challenge was unsuccessful because the court found that the wording would not create the required consumer confusion.
1965
Babycham Company v. Raymond Postgate
The Babycham Company sued food writer Raymond Postgate over an article criticizing the drink’s resemblance to champagne and explaining that it was made from pears. The jury found for Postgate, who was awarded costs.