7 Sneaky Food Marketing Strategies Designed to Trick You

All of those “buy 2 for the price of 1” supermarket or massive chain-store deals sound appealing, don’t they? Well, you may not be getting the deal you think you are. Many so-called deals are nothing more than clever food marketing tactics. Translation: many times, you may end up spending more than you intended.

Here’s what to watch out for while shopping.

1. Attention-Getting Colors and Designs

Getting your attention is what sales are all about. A drab store filled with bland boxes and boring end displays will hardly entice consumers. But brightly-colored cereal boxes and unique designs are attractive to many people. …read more