Stores Like Trader Joe’s Have Totally Mastered This Snack Dark Art. But It May Not Last for Long.
By Chason Gordon
Published on March 29, 2026.
The article discusses the history of knockoffs of popular brand-named snacks in the grocery industry, with examples of Stauffer's Whales, Tootie Fruities, and chips that were so generic their brand name was actually "Potato Chips." The article was powered by Yahoo Scout, which uses AI to generate key points from the article, which may not always match what's in the article but helps us improve the user experience. The article also discusses lawsuits filed against brands like Trader Joe’s, J.M. Smucker, Garnish & Gather meal service, and Oreo-owner Mondelez for copying their products. However, this legal action may not last long, as history shows that if one plays its cards right, the original never existed.
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