Investigation Launched on Coated Confectionery Products Importation

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Investigation Launched on Coated Confectionery Products Importation

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has initiated an investigation concerning certain coated confectionery products. This investigation follows a filed complaint under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The complaint was made by Promotion in Motion, Inc., based in Park Ridge, New Jersey. This step was taken after a supplement to the complaint was submitted on May 6, 2026.

Complaint Details

The complaint suggests that there are violations regarding the importation and sale of coated confectionery products in the United States. The violations are related to alleged infringements on two U.S. patents. These are the ‘267 patent and the ‘640 patent. The complaint claims that these products are being imported, sold for importation, and sold in the U.S. after importation. It argues that these actions infringe on certain patent claims.

Subject of Investigation

The products in question are described as “coated fruit snack products” that contain probiotics. These products include fruit centers, coatings, and encapsulated probiotics. The complaint also asserts that an industry around these products is either established or emerging in the U.S.

Entities Involved

Promotion in Motion, Inc., the filer of the complaint, is located at One PIM Plaza, Park Ridge, NJ 07656. Several entities are named as respondents in the investigation:

  • Cibo Vita, Inc., 12 Vreeland Avenue, Totowa, NJ 07512
  • Cibo Vita Founders, Inc., 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801
  • New Cibo Vita, LLC, 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801
  • AnaBio Technologies, LTD, 11 Herbert Street, Dublin 2, Ireland

Next Steps and Responses

Respondents to the complaint must file a response within 20 days. This is to adhere to the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. Responses are vital for consideration and may impact the outcome of the investigation. Failing to respond might waive the right to contest the allegations and could lead to exclusion orders or cease and desist orders.

The investigation will proceed under the supervision of the Chief Administrative Law Judge at USITC. However, the Office of Unfair Import Investigations will not participate in this case. The public can access non-confidential information on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS).

The inquiry aims to determine if there is a breach regarding the importation and sale of the products outlined. The determination will help decide if further actions like exclusion or cease and desist orders are necessary.

Issued by the Commission

The notice of investigation was issued on May 27, 2026. Lisa Barton, the Secretary to the Commission, finalized the order for the investigation on this date.

For more information, the public can visit the USITC website or contact relevant offices.


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