Wonder Bread – Deceitful [Inside the Label]
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Wonder bread is trying desperately to reclaim its historic position as a leading bread brand. The company that invented sliced bread, literally, is struggling to find its place as a healthy alternative to … healthier whole grain alternatives. In a press release earlier this week, the brands parent company, Hostess, introduced SmartWhite… …a new bread with the taste and soft texture of white bread – but with the fiber of 100% whole wheat bread. The launch extends the brand’s existing menu of breads for families who prefer the taste of white bread and who are looking to fit more nutrition into their overall diet. read more… The company also introduce a free iphone app that lets people configure …
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