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From Salt & Straw Sues Ruby Jewel Over Tacolate Tacos Manufacturing Deal

How could the manufacturing dispute affect Taco Bell's supply of Tacolate tacos?

Taco Bell may face supply chain disruption if Tacolate taco production stops Salt & Straw has sued Ruby Jewel over a manufacturing deal for Tacolate ice cream tacos, alleging Ruby Jewel plans to stop production. Since Taco Bell is listed as a partner selling the tacos, the dispute over the continued supply of the product poses a risk to Taco Bell's operations. The lawsuit seeks court orders requiring Ruby Jewel to keep producing the tacos through February 2028 or transition them to a new maker.

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  • Salt & Straw sued Ruby Jewel over the Tacolate tacos manufacturing deal.kptv.com
  • The lawsuit seeks court orders requiring Ruby Jewel to keep producing the tacos through February 2028.kptv.com
  • The tacos are sold through partners including Taco Bell.kptv.com
  • Salt & Straw claims it paid Ruby Jewel more than $1.9 million under the deal.kptv.com

Why it matters

Taco Bell relies on the Tacolate tacos as a product sold through its partnership network. A disruption in the supply of this specific product would impact its ability to fulfill orders and maintain product availability for consumers.

The dispute involves a complex manufacturing setup, including custom equipment co-developed with a maker in Poland, and significant financial investment by Salt & Straw, which is seeking over $1 million in damages.

What we don't know yet

  • Will a judge rule in favor of Salt & Straw regarding the contract breach?
  • Can Ruby Jewel successfully transition its manufacturing business or find a replacement maker?

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A judge rules against Ruby JewelThe supply risk for Taco Bell would decrease significantly as production would be legally mandated to continue.
Ruby Jewel successfully transitions production to a new maker quicklyThe supply risk for Taco Bell would be mitigated, though the transition process itself could still cause temporary delays.

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