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consumer terrorism

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consumer terrorism
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) the practice of introducing dangerous substances to foodstuffs or other consumer products, esp to extort money from the manufacturers


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In Berlin, the "don't manipulate us-to-buy-more-than-we-need" movement is called Consumer Terrorism which is not about consumers terrorizing business with threats of boycotts or violence - but about the perceived effect of well-branded stores massing together to sell people things they don't need - and about the practices of business and shopping venues and advertising that work together to make consumption life's most important activity.
DOUBLE S SPEEDS PICKLE PRODUCTION A long established family firm is countering consumer terrorism - and increasing output - with a new labelling system.
 
 
 
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