Meghan Markle Faces Uncertainty With Her American Riviera Orchard Brand Launch Amid Speculation About Production and Local Sourcing in California

Meghan Markle’s long-awaited lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, is surrounded by mystery as its planned launch looms.

The brand, which was expected to feature products like gourmet jam, has yet to make a clear debut, despite the release of her Netflix series With Love, Meghan set for March 4.

Details About Meghan’s Jam Line Remain Unclear

There is little clarity surrounding where Meghan’s products, including her gourmet strawberry jam, will be sourced or who will be responsible for packaging them.

With just weeks before her Netflix series starts streaming, it’s still uncertain whether any jars of jam have been produced or are ready for sale.

Uncertainty Around Production and Local Sourcing

In the past, Meghan sent out small batches of her strawberry jam to celebrity friends, including Chrissy Teigen and Abigail Spencer, generating buzz on social media.

However, when speaking to farmers, jam producers, and food plants near her home in Montecito, California, there was no indication that they were involved in the production of her products.

One jam maker from the area questioned whether Meghan is personally involved in the process.

“There’s no way she’s slaving over a hot stove stirring strawberries,” said one producer.

“She’s probably using a co-packer to handle all the production.” Yet, no co-packagers in Southern California have claimed to be working on her brand.

American Riviera Trademark Raises Questions

Meghan’s brand name, “American Riviera,” which refers to the Santa Barbara region, is also drawing some legal attention.

Trademark lawyer Michael Cohen pointed out that products should ideally come from the area identified in the trademark.

Given that it’s unclear if the fruit for Meghan’s jams is sourced locally, there are questions about whether she will be able to secure the trademark approval for her brand.

Limited Run of Jams and the Future of the Brand

The limited run of 50 jars of jam Meghan sent out to friends last year didn’t specify that the jam was locally grown or produced, raising further questions about the authenticity of the product’s branding.

Meanwhile, some sources suggest that Meghan’s product line could be part of a partnership with Netflix, with a selection of her items to be sold in stores linked to the streaming giant.

However, those stores are not expected to open for months, leaving the question of when her products will actually be available.

Meghan’s Return to Montecito Sparks Speculation

Meghan’s early departure from the Invictus Games in Canada has sparked speculation about her focus on the launch of her brand.

Officially, she returned to Montecito to be with her children, Archie and Lilibet, but sources close to her suggest she may be preparing for the debut of her business.

Some even speculate that her lifestyle brand could be launched under the With Love, Meghan logo.

However, if that were the case, Netflix would likely expect a share of the proceeds, complicating the situation further.

No Comment From Representatives

As of now, Meghan’s representatives, as well as spokespeople from Netflix, have declined to comment on the status of her lifestyle brand.

With questions still swirling around the products and their availability, fans and critics alike are left waiting for more information on when and how Meghan’s American Riviera Orchard will be launched.

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