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Which? doesn’t run a supermarket, but if it did…

by , Senior Advocate Consumer Rights 13 May 2013
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Which? supermarket shelves

We’re calling for supermarkets to Price it Right. To show how complex some unit price comparisons can be, we created our own supermarket to put shoppers to the test. Could they work out the best value? (more about supermarket unit pricing...)

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What’s your biggest priority when you buy food?

by , Senior Advocate Consumer Rights 26 April 2013
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A woman shopping at a fish counter

Our new Future of Food report highlights the top consumer priorities when shopping for food. Prices, safety, convenience or taste - what’s your biggest priority when you’re doing your weekly shop? (more about our Future of Food report...)

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Can fruit juice make chocolate healthier?

by , Senior Advocate Consumer Rights 8 April 2013
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Melted chocolate

Chocolate is seen by many as a guilty pleasure, but researchers think fruit juice could be the key to low-fat indulgence. But if the fat is replaced with something sugary, is the chocolate any healthier? (more about fruit juice in chocolate...)

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Just how much should convenience cost?

by , Senior Advocate Energy & Home 21 January 2013
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Shopping trolley whizzing through supermarket

Do you notice a price difference between what you pay at your supermarket’s ‘mini me’ vs its bigger sibling? It’s a little bug bear of mine and an issue Channel 4 Dispatches explored tonight… (more on the cost of convenience...)

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Less room in shopping baskets for pricey organic food

by , Senior Advocate Consumer Rights 2 January 2013
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Bright red cherry tomatoes

Demand for organic food is falling as household budgets are squeezed. Are you finding there are fewer organic options in your local supermarket? Have you been priced out of buying organic? (more about demand for organic food...)

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Should companies be forced to make food healthier?

by , Senior Advocate Consumer Rights 13 December 2012
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Young woman reaching for a slice of cake from a fridge filled with fruit and vegetables

We've been scrutinising our food lately – especially when it comes to food which might not be quite as healthy as it's made out to be. Are supermarkets and food manufacturers offering enough healthy choices? (more about making healthy choices...)

5 people have joined in this Conversation

No money for food? Why the hungry rely on food banks

by , Senior Advocate Energy & Home 1 November 2012
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Food donation box

We’ve all cut back on the shopping but could you imagine only being able to afford one meal per day or relying on charitable donations to feed your family? This was the startling reality of a BBC documentary on food banks. (more about the Hidden Hungry...)

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I saved £50 per month on food shopping – but is it enough?

by , Senior Advocate Consumer Rights 31 August 2012
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carrot and cash

Are you finding it harder to eat healthily with a limited budget? You’re not alone. Many people are worried about the cost of nutritious meals - is this something consumers in the future will find more difficult?' (more on future food costs...)

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How light is your lunch? You might be surprised…

by , Senior Advocate Consumer Rights 17 May 2012
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sandwich

How healthy is your sandwich? We've found the answer could depend on where you shop. We want to take your views to the government so it can encourage shops to be clearer about what's in our food. (more on unhealthy sandwiches...)

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Supermarket prices – can you compare apples with apples?

by , Senior Advocate Consumer Rights 7 December 2011
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Apple with money inside

According to the Panorama special ‘The Truth About Supermarket Price Wars’ it seems a lot of the time you can’t. And many of you have joined us in criticising supermarkets’ confusing product prices. (more about supermarket pricing...)

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