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Round Table China

Agricultural-university-endorsed snacks: pros and cons, twists and turns

Feb 21, 2024
28:13
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Agricultural expert Laiming, academic researcher Niu Honglin, and health consultant Steve Hatherly discuss the credibility of agricultural-university-endorsed snacks and their benefits compared to regular brands. They explore the rise of a cholesterol-lowering snack brand in China, deceptive snack product collaborations, effective micro breaks for work-life balance, and strategies for rest, recovery, and self-care in work environments.
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Quick takeaways

  • Products claiming to be developed by agricultural institutes may not always be healthier as advertised.
  • Chinese consumers are drawn to snacks with both taste and health benefits, influenced by social media and clever advertising tactics.

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Misleading Claims of Healthier and Tastier Products

Several products allegedly developed by institutes or academies of aquacopter sciences claimed to be healthier and tastier than regular chips. However, investigations by Shanghai's consumer watchdog revealed that these claims were not true. Many products listed on shopping platforms falsely advertised their collaboration with higher learning institutions, leading to misleading claims. For example, some potato chip brands only had the universities help redesign the packaging, while the product itself remained unchanged. This investigation highlights the issue of fake advertisement and misrepresentation of nutritional information.

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