Consumers mistakenly link the color green on food labels with healthier choices

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Consumers mistakenly link the color green on food labels with healthier choices

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Luanne

Marketing tactics actually work. FoodFacts.com is always watching and learning how consumers can be led to believe whatever food manufacturers want them to through the simple use of marketing tactics. We’ve discussed this phenomenon often on our blog and our … Continue reading →

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Don’t count on nutrition labels for your calorie count

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Luanne

We know that those in our FoodFacts.com community are vigilent about nutrition labels and ingredient lists for the foods they purchase. It’s the best way to be as educated as we can regarding what’s really in the products we’re taking … Continue reading →

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