Meghan Markle’s latest venture into the luxury lifestyle market isn’t going as planned, and this time, it’s not just social media mocking her choice of keepsake packaging. Instead, she’s facing serious legal trouble. Her debut product under the "American Riviera Orchard" brand—a raspberry spread—has stirred up more controversy than excitement, and not for the reasons she’d hoped.
In typical Meghan fashion, the launch was accompanied by a sleek Instagram video, showcasing raspberries being picked, tossed into machines, processed, and jarred. The intended artisan aesthetic fell flat, as the visuals resembled a standard supermarket production line rather than the handcrafted, small-batch delicacy it was marketed to be. She even made a subtle appearance in the background of promotional images, holding a glass in an apparent attempt to project sophistication. However, with no clear information about where the fruit is sourced, who is producing the jam, or even what’s in it, the biggest question remains—why would anyone buy this?
Beyond questionable marketing, the product has run into significant legal obstacles. Meghan’s grand jam venture has apparently overlooked basic food industry regulations. The label fails to meet the FDA’s legal requirements—there’s no ingredients list, no nutritional information, no batch numbers, and no allergy warnings. These aren’t minor oversights; they’re essential for consumer safety and transparency. Without proper labeling, this mystery spread isn’t just an overpriced novelty—it’s potentially unsafe. Consumers deserve to know if they’re getting organic, high-quality ingredients or just a mass-produced sugary concoction. But Meghan, ever the aspiring entrepreneur, seems to believe that her name alone is enough to justify a premium price tag.
The troubles don’t end there. Her attempt to trademark the brand has reportedly been rejected, most likely because she failed to provide key details about the product’s origins. The name might sound elegant, but without legal protection, it’s just another half-baked business move that could see her jars gathering dust in clearance aisles. While true artisanal jams emphasize locally sourced ingredients and craftsmanship, Meghan’s spread appears to be nothing more than a generic white-label product disguised with expensive branding. The lack of transparency, combined with growing skepticism from consumers, makes it clear that this venture is struggling before it even properly launches.
And let’s be honest—does anyone actually believe Meghan is involved in anything beyond approving the label design? While she envisions herself as the face of a high-end luxury brand, reality seems to have different plans. Without proper FDA compliance, clear ingredient listings, and a reputable production source, this spread won’t just be overpriced—it could become unsellable. Perhaps when the jars inevitably land in discount bins, she can market the cardboard sleeve as a limited-edition collectible. Once again, Meghan sets out to prove herself as a businesswoman, and once again, she falls short.
