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Writer’s Argument that Americans are “Hooked on Food” Lacks Substance

Today the nonprofit Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) criticized Michael Moss’ new book, Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us, which argues that food companies are making products that…
Posted February 26, 2013 at2:15 pm

Consumer Group to California Senator: Abandon Misguided Soda Tax

Today the nonprofit Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) criticized Senator Bill Monning’s (D-Carmel) recently proposed legislation, SB 622, which would place an additional one-cent-per-ounce tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. Senator Monning’s…
Posted February 25, 2013 at10:40 am

New Document Exposes Political Double-Speak of Group Testifying in Support of Vermont Soda Tax

Today the nonprofit Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) released a confidential document co-authored by Rudd Center Public Policy Director Roberta Friedman detailing discussions between soda tax advocates during an obesity policy…
Posted February 14, 2013 at2:32 pm

PETA Kills 89.4 Percent of Adoptable Dogs and Cats in its Care During 2012

Hypocritical Animal Rights Group Brings Death Toll to 29,398 Today the Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) released its yearly report on People for the Ethical Treatment of…
Posted February 7, 2013 at12:54 pm

Super Bowl Ad Educates Viewers on the Deceptive Fundraising Tactics of the Humane Society of the U.S.

HumaneWatch.org, a project of the Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF), aired a commercial at the beginning of the Super Bowl this Sunday highlighting the deceptive fundraising practices of the Humane…
Posted February 3, 2013 at5:50 pm

Latest Center for Science in the Public Interest Food Contest “Xtremely” Pointless

Today the Center for Consumer Freedom criticized the Center for Science in the Public Interest’s over-the-top “Xteme Eating Awards.” The semi-annual awards “honor” restaurants for their high-calorie menu items.
Posted January 16, 2013 at11:37 am

HumaneWatch.org Pushes Back Against Anti-Pork Farmer Campaign in New Jersey

Today HumaneWatch.org, a project of the Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) sent a letter to educate New Jersey Assemblymembers on the hundreds of veterinarians who recently voiced support for the…
Posted January 10, 2013 at2:41 pm

New York Lawmakers to Consider Misguided Anti-Farmer Legislation

Today HumaneWatch.org, a project of the Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF), criticized Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal’s (D/WF-Manhattan) proposed legislation, NY A.B. 424, which would harm farmers in New York by banning…
Posted January 10, 2013 at2:38 pm

National Consumer Alert Ad Exposes HSUS’s Misleading Fundraising Ad Campaigns

Just in time for the holiday giving season, HumaneWatch.org, a project of the Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF), is issuing a consumer alert reminding Americans to be wary of the…
Posted December 18, 2012 at2:34 pm

Oh, You Better Watch Out: Protect Yourself From An Obesity Lawsuit With CCF’s Christmas Cookie Liability Waiver

Santa Claus is coming to town, and millions of caroling, tree-trimming Americans are more than ready to leave out cookies and milk for the jolly old soul. But in today’s…
Posted December 14, 2012 at5:06 pm