Sour Patch Kids controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2026
Mondelēz sues Joyride over Sour Smacks design and packaging
Lawsuit filed
Mondelēz filed a lawsuit against Joyride in the Northern District of Illinois, alleging that Joyride’s Sour Smacks candy design and packaging copy Sour Patch Kids’ candy and packaging. Mondelēz is seeking an injunction and monetary damages; the source reports allegations, not a court determination.
Source excerpt
The food manufacturing giant is seeking permanent injunctive relief to stop the selling of Joyride’s “Sour Smacks” and monetary damages for financial losses.
Sour Patch Kids maker Mondelez filed a lawsuit accusing the candy company Joyride of copying its iconic candy design and packaging.
according to a lawsuit filed Monday in the Northern District of Illinois.