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Staying slim – genetically blessed or just hard work?

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A major survey by one of CHOICE’S sister publications has challenged some myths about how slim people stay that way — are they blessed with the right genes or does it come down to plain hard...

CHOICE facts about extra virgin olive oil

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Testing by CHOICE of 28 brands of extra virgin olive oil sold in Australian supermarkets has found that half don’t meet widely accepted international standards.  The consumer group says there needs...

Foods that eat away your teeth

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It’s well known that lollies and fizzy drinks cause tooth decay, but CHOICE has warned so called healthy snacks such as some muesli bars and fruit drinks are also rotting our children’s teeth. ...

CHOICE names Four’N Twenty tastiest meat pie

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Over $A127 million is spent each year buying and eating over 18,500 tonnes of pies each year. Most would even say pies are the most typically Australian food there is. CHOICE went out and tested 20 pies...

CHOICE calls for new supermarket industry ombudsman

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Consumer group CHOICE is calling for a new supermarket industry ombudsman to tackle competition and fairness across the grocery sector. According to CHOICE, the supermarket ombudsman would provide: Leadership...

CHOICE assesses top 10 food endorsement logos

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Choice magazine has assessed the top ten independent endorsement labels in Australia, putting each certification through its paces on transparency, consumer friendliness, conflict-of-interest management,...

Choice Awards short list announced

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Consumer group CHOICE has announced today the short list of nominees for the inaugural CHOICE Awards which are being held in Sydney on March 15 2010.The awards, which highlight the very best in goods and...

AFGC angry over GM “scare campaign”

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Claims by Choice that Australian foods containing Genetically Modified (GM) ingredients do not have to be labelled as GM are false and misleading, according to the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC). Choice...

Consumer group takes swipe at supermarket loyalty cards

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Analysis of supermarkets’ loyalty schemes by consumer group Choice has questioned the merits of rewards programs for shoppers, arguing that most will have to wait a long time before receiving any...

Consumer group calls for phase out of certain plastic food packaging

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Consumer group Choice is calling on the Australian food industry to phase out the use of certain plastics in baby products and food packaging. They have advised consumers to avoid PVC cling wrap, used...