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Round Table China

Encore: A novel bite of agricultural-university snacks

May 3, 2024
28:13
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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.

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