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'Foodie' Movement Gains Momentum
February 13, 2013 — The line between specialty and mainstream foods continues to blur due to the escalating foodie movement. In the February issue of Food Technology magazine, published by the Institute of Food ... > full story -
Marketing Technique: Activating Gender Stereotypes Just to Knock 'Em Down
February 12, 2013 — A new study looks at the issue of product perception of consumers through the lens of gender stereotypes. The researchers conclude that while traditional gender stereotypes can still have a ... > full story -
Buying Luxury: Hedonistic or French?
February 6, 2013 — Why do consumers around the world buy luxury goods? In the U.S. it's about hedonism. Meanwhile Germans focused on function, placing emphasis on quality standards over prestige, as did the Italians, ... > full story -
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Consumers Need Better Protection from Chemicals in Products, Experts Urge
February 5, 2013 — European Union policy falls short of protecting consumers – and the environment – from the hazards of chemicals in textiles, building materials and other everyday products, according to a ... > full story -
Security Protocol for Online Banking and Facebook Has ‘serious Weaknesses,’ Say Researchers
February 3, 2013 — The protocol that provides security for online banking, credit card data and Facebook has major weaknesses, according to ... > full story -
Policy, Enforcement May Stop Employees from Wasting Time Online at Work
January 31, 2013 — Researchers studied cyberloafing -- wasting time at work on the Internet -- and the effects of Internet use policies and punishment on reducing ... > full story -
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Emission Trading Schemes Limit Green Consumerism
January 30, 2013 — Schemes that aim to regulate greenhouse gas emissions can limit consumers’ attempts to reduce their carbon ... > full story -
Cows Fed Flaxseed Produce More Nutritious Dairy Products
January 26, 2013 — Dairy cows that are fed flaxseed produce more nutritious milk, with more omega-3 fatty acids and less saturated ... > full story -
Can Changes in Nutrition Labeling Help Consumers Make Better Food Choices?
January 23, 2013 — The Nutrition Facts label was introduced 20 years ago and provides consumers with important information, including: the serving size, the number of servings in the package, the number of calories per ... > full story -
Surprising Connections Between Our Well-Being and Giving, Getting, and Gratitude
January 19, 2013 — We all know that getting a good night's sleep is good for our general health and well-being. But new research is highlighting a more surprising benefit of good sleep: more feelings of gratitude for ... > full story
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