According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), Welch’s should not have a heart-health icon on its grape juice and other products. The group suggests that Welch’s juice does not improve heart health and may actually do harm by contributing to insulin resistance and obesity. Making matters worse, says CSPI, is that Welch’s encourages consumers to drink juice in lieu of eating fresh fruit, stating that “Getting enough fruits and vegetables each day is important for overall health—but everyday life often gets in the way … Welch’s 100% Grape Juice makes it easy to squeeze in more purple fruit each day as part of a healthy diet for the whole family.” CSPI has notified Welch Foods, Inc., that it will face a lawsuit unless it stops making heart-health claims on its juices, spreads, fruit juice cocktails, and fruit snacks.
