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Archives for August 17, 2017

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UK targets calories in next phase of childhood obesity plan

18-Aug-2017
By Katy Askew

The UK has set its sights on foods with a high calorie count as it updates the country’s childhood obesity plan, which previously focused on sugar reduction.

How do you get honest feedback from target consumers without breaking the bank?

18-Aug-2017
By Elaine Watson

As any entrepreneur that has conducted instore demos will tell you, says TrySome founder Rune Knudsen, asking someone face to face what they think of your product may not be the best way to elicit an honest response, even though direct interactions with...

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