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FTC Cracking down on deceptive health claims for yogurt
This week the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) class action lawsuit against Dannon’s deceptive health claims came to an end when Dannon agreed to pay $21 million to 39 states whose attorneys general had opened investigations into similar complaints. In ads, Dannon touted … Continue reading
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Update: Sun Chips Offer Free Ear Plugs
Last month, I blogged about SunChips and the controversy over their o-so loud, but very sustainable bag debate. After complaints and dramatically dropping sales in American markets, five of its six SunChips brand bags were swapped for less noisy packaging. However, … Continue reading
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Sun Chips Pulls Noisy Bags from Shelves
Last Earth Day, Frito-Lay began their “one small step” campaign with the release of the very first 100% compostable bags for its Sun Chips brand. These compostable bags, while great for mother nature, are very noisy leading to a stream of consumer … Continue reading
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Theaters may see healthier snacks
Michael Lynton, chairman and chief executive of Sony Pictures, told cinema owners they should be offering healthier snacks to help fight obesity and give audiences a broader range of food choices, Sky News reported. As a popcorn lover, I wouldn’t … Continue reading
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Food Marketing Report Card
Tuesday’s Center for Science in the Public Interest press event issued their report card,which rates 128 companies’ policies with regard to food marketing aimed at children. Companies policies were rated in comparison to the “model policy” outlined in CSPI’s Guidelines for Responsible … Continue reading
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