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The National Fishy foods: Your seafood may not be what it says on the package
There may be something fishy about your seafood — it might not actually be what it says on the package. Oceana Canada, an ocean research charity, is hoping citizen scientists in Halifax armed with DNA kits will help them sniff out seafood fraud. The group estimates as much as 40 per cent of seafood sold in Canada is mislabelled.
- 2018
- 00:04:34
- 13-14
- Added on: 06/12/2018
News in Review - December 2017 Mind, Body and Spirit: Exploring Healthy Options
The Canadian government considers this country to be in a health crisis. Obesity, diabetes, cancer and mental health issues are on the rise and taking a toll on the country’s health services. But we can all take steps now to live a healthier and longer life. The CBC’s health reporter Christine Birak takes us through just a few of the ...
- 2017
- 00:12:20
- 13-14
- Added on: 12/20/2017
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Marketplace Best before: How supermarkets sell you old food
We rely on best before dates to make sure food is fresh and we don’t get sick. But how reliable are they? Supermarket insiders tell all and share common tricks some grocery stores use to give your favourite foods a second life.
- 2015
- 00:22:22
- 13-14
- Added on: 01/19/2017
Marketplace Egg crackdown: Are ethical eggs actually better?
"Nest-laid," "free-run," "free-range" and "organic": egg cartons hold a lot of big promises about what’s inside and how they got there. The Marketplace team tests the marketing on supermarket eggs and asks companies if we can see for ourselves what the labels really mean for chickens and for consumers.
- 2016
- 00:21:38
- 13-14
- Added on: 08/22/2016
Marketplace Something's Fishy: Do You Trust Supermarkets?
If you're purchasing fish at the supermarket, buyer beware! As this Marketplace doc discovers, the labels on fish may be hiding the facts. Using cutting-edge technology, their team tests more than 150 pieces of fish, everything from halibut to sea bass to shark, bought from major chains across Canada. The results reveal some questionable business ethics and may mean that ...
- 2010
- 00:12:45
- 13-14
- Added on: 06/14/2013
Marketplace Hyping Health: Is Health Check Always Right?
You've seen the Health Check logo. If a product bears the logo, that means Heart and Stroke has evaluated it and concluded it complies with their criteria, which is based on the recommendations of Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating. Does the logo represent a healthy choice? The answer is complicated. As Wendy Mesley reports, some of Heart and Stroke's Health ...
- 2008
- 00:25:24
- 13-14
- Added on: 06/14/2013
Marketplace Product of Canada, eh? Misleading Food Labels
Eating local is hot this year. But here's the thing. "Product of Canada" doesn't actually mean the food is from around here. All it means, legally speaking, is that at least 51% percent of its production costs were spent in Canada. As Wendy Mesley's report reveals, sometimes "Product of Canada" has been to three continents before it lands here.
- 2007
- 00:23:59
- 13-14
- Added on: 06/14/2013
