Will voluntary standards improve the quality of olive oil?
More and more consumers are using extra virgin olive oil, but the U.S. doesn't have strict standards that prevent companies […]
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Happy Fourth of July
Best wishes on Independence Day. Whether you’re having a barbecue, getting together with friends, boating, or traveling, I hope you
Top 10 strawberry treats for summer
When I was organizing my photos recently, I came across a photo of strawberries I look last summer. Just thinking
Beware of door-to-door meat sellers
Every summer, the Better Business Bureau receives complaints from consumers who purchased meat from door-to-door sellers and were dissatisfied with
Facts and figures on Father’s Day 2010
What are your plans for Father’s Day? As the economy improves slightly, consumers in America will spend a bit more
Shrek drinking glasses are being recalled because they contain cadmium
About 12 million Shrek Forever After Collectable Drinking Glasses are being recalled because the designs on the glasses contain cadmium.
Top 10 places to travel for Memorial Day
Looking for an exciting get-away for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend? Here are 10 destinations that are sure to please
What were your best and worst consumer experiences this week?
Which consumer happenings cheered you recently and which ones made you want to scream or weep? Here are my best
Food industry plans to fight obesity through voluntary actions are questionable
After I received a flood of e-mails recently from The Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation – a group of retailers,