Pasta La Vista: NAD Recommends Goya Discontinue “Puerto Rico’s Favorite Pasta” Claim
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Pasta La Vista: NAD Recommends Goya Discontinue “Puerto Rico’s Favorite Pasta” Claim

The National Advertising Division (“NAD”) has recommended that Goya Foods, Inc. toss claims that its Excelsior brand pasta is “Puerto Rico’s Favorite Pasta,” following a challenge by Goya’s competitor, Riviana Foods, Inc. Riviana, the maker of Ronzoni pasta, argued that Goya had not substantiated its “favorite” claim through consumer survey or sales data. Goya responded that its claim was classic puffery. NAD disagreed with Goya, finding that “favorite” is objectively measureable and means a product is preferred over all others. NAD recommended that Goya discontinue the claim. Goya stated that it will appeal NAD’s finding.

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