Encore: A novel bite of agricultural-university snacks
May 3, 2024
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Guests Laiming, Niu Honglin, and Steve Hatherly discuss the credibility of snacks from agricultural institutions, rise of Altmeo as a popular snack in China, misleading advertising tactics, navigating consumer disputes, and effective micro breaks for relaxation.
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Certain snacks claiming to be healthier than regular brands were found to be misleading by Shanghai's consumer watchdog.
Brands falsely associating with academic institutions raise concerns about deceptive advertising practices and product claims.
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Investigation into False Health Claims by Institutions of Aquacopter Sciences
Some products allegedly developed by institutions of aquacopter sciences in China were investigated for their health claims by Shanghai's consumer watchdog. The investigation revealed that certain products did not deliver on their promises of being healthier or tastier than regular products. This raised concerns about false advertising and misleading collaborations with academic institutions.
Challenges with Product Claims and Collaborations
The podcast highlighted issues where brands falsely claimed collaborations with academic institutions to promote their products. Examples included potato chips claiming university involvement only in redesigning packaging, and misleading nutritional information on product packaging. The discussion revealed challenges related to verifying product claims and collaborations with educational institutions.
Regulatory Concerns and Responsibility of Online Platforms
The episode delved into the challenges of regulating false health claims and misleading information on products. It discussed the responsibility of online platforms in verifying product information and avoiding misleading advertisements. The conversation touched upon past legal cases involving false health claims and emphasized the need for stronger regulations and oversight to protect consumers from deceptive marketing tactics.
Dear listeners, get ready for an encore as we revisit some of our favorite episodes from the year! We can find on the market these days potato chips developed supposedly by some institutes or academies of agricultural sciences. Are these really healthier and tastier than the regular brand-name chips from the supermarket? / Let's take a look at some counter-intuitive ways that may help you better recover from work and New Year celebrations (17:20). On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Steve Hatherly
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