As mistrust in the “big tech” platforms grows, the Government needs to look at better consumer information. Do you know how much salt you should eat for lunch? Neither do I, but thankfully the introduction of food standards and clearer information on labels means that many consumers can easily judge an item’s salt content without requiring a chemistry degree.
Food labelling has not been without its critics, but plenty of evidence now suggests that calorie counts and colours showing the concentration of fats, sugars and carbohydrates in a product have had a positive effect on both consumer choice and, just as importantly, their trust in food products. Without them, very few of us would have a...
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