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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1970-11-12, Page 7Consumers' `°e% r __ Timaiema ,,:,f!I news and views r: r,-.:. ►D t, by oo , (r ; r --„,P.5 Consumers' Association of Canada o1. -_ ti L THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1970 In spite of the apparent sav- ings offered by some of the "in- store' brands of canned goods, do you hesitate to spend your housekeeping money on an un- known product? Well, here is something you might find inter- esting. The research committee of Consumers' Association of Can- ada conducted a nation-wide study to compare national ad- vertised brands with private label brands of canned goods and came up with some surpris- ing results. TMs particular study was bas- ed on two items --canned peaches halved,and cut green beans in both choice and fancy quality, (14 ounce size). In all 27 differ- ent brands were evaluated by some 17 panels. It was found that in the taste ratings, personal preference played such a large part and the contents of a can varied so much-- even under the same brand name --that in almost every case individual ratings ranged so wide that the averages were almost meaningless. Price was no indication of quality either. Prices varied in every brand, from one part of • the country to another, tending to be slightly cheaper in the West In peaches, the more expen- sive brands did not contain more for the money. Naturally, the size of peach has a bearing, but they varied from 3 1/3 to 11 port- ions, so the number of servings is an important consideration in buying this product. As well, the syrup volume showed wide variations in every brand. The panelists measured the total volume in each 14 -ounce can and were surprised to find a total volume of less than the stated 14 -ounce can and were surprised to find a total volume of less than the stated 14 -ounces in some samples of every brand but one. One of the cans contained only 12 ounces. In evaluating cut green beans, it was found that again individ- ual taste preference played such a large part in the acceptability of the product that other criteria had to be used for judging value. Private label brands, on the whole, rated better than the nat- ionally advertised ones. The highest priced beans were not judged consistently as of better appearance, flavor and texture than the lower priced cans. Ag- ain the total volume of solids ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS PAGE SEVEN and fluids varied --with the fancy grade tending to contain more solids, but again many contained less than the stated volume of 14- ounces. This study was undertaken be- cause of questions directed to Consumers' Association of Can- ada for information about comp- arative ratings of nationally ad- vertised brands with store brands of canned foods. In setting up the tests, the products were pur- chased and evaluated by panels from the area in which the prod- uct was bought. The study proved that price was no indication of whether quantity of solids or quality of contents. In fact, very often the panelists gave the best rating to the cheapest brand. Results of the study suggest that you make use of "specials,” Price does not necessarily indic- ate quality in canned goods. Variations in both quality and price, (and the fact that the processor may market his pack under a number of different labels indicate that your chances of obtaining satisfactory quality are as good in the choice grade as the fancy, and in private labels as national brands. So, judging by this report, it would appear that your best ap- proach to buying a satisfactory product at the best price might be to try every brand on your grocer's shelf, particularly if the price appears to be low. Thet if one brand is not accepted by the family, it could be ignored in future purchasing. However, you might be fortunate enough to have an inexpensive brand turn our to be the family's favorite. Consumers' Association of Can- ada conducts such surveys on behalf of all consumers in the land. If you have any ideas on survey subjects, write: "Surveys" Consumers' Association of Can- ada, 100 Gloucester St., Ottawa, 4, Ontario. 0 Did you know that the killing of a bird temporarily reduces the population of that species by one, while the permanent rem- oval of a nesting shrub, tree, or site reduces the production pot- ential of that species forever. The standard sign of distress in the forest is a set of three signals... three flashes of light, three smoking fires, or three rifle shots, The reply is a set of two signals, PUBLIC NOTICE D. J. Murphy, Goderich lawyer, announced today that he would not be standing for re-election as the Separate School representative on the County of Huron Board of Education. In his announcement Mr. Murphy noted that he had been Separate School representative on the former Goderich District Collegiate Board for eight years prior to his past two-year term on the County Board. He expressed his gratitude to all who supported him over the past 10 years, his appreciation for the friendly relationships the work has provided and his continuing interest and support of the Board's future efforts. Obituary MENNO OESCH A prominent businessman in Zurich for many years, Menno Oesch passed away suddenly in Hay Township on Wednesday, November 4, in his 70th year. He was born in Hay Township on November 17, 1900, a son of .the late Mr, and Mrs, John Oesch, For many years Mt. Oesch op- erated a grocery store in Zurich, before retiring some years ago, Since his retirement he has been the rural mail courier on R. R, 3, Surviving besides his wife, the former Hannah Jessop, are. two brothers, Edmund, R. R. 2, Zur- ich; and Milton, Zurich; three sisters, Mrs. Susan Kipfer, Hen- sall; Mrs. William (Sophia) McGregor, R. R. 2, Kippen; and Mrs. Norman (Laura) Gascho, Zurich. Funeral service was held at the Westlake funeral home, Zur- ich, on Saturday, November 7, at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Ephraim Gingerich. Interment was in the Emmanuel United cemetery, Bronson Line. Pallbearers were Elmer Oesch, Leroy Oesch, Bruce McGregor, Ronald McGregor, Ross Gascho and Don Oesch. Plan Course on Pork Products Next Week at Centralia Agriculture College Are low pig prices costing you money? Alone you can't do much about prices but you can improve your production and keep costs low. That's the reason for a two- day course for operators of sow herds planned for December 2 and 3. The course is sponsored by the Ontario Department of Agricult- ure and Food and is to be held at the Centralia College of Agricult• ure Technology, Huron Park. "More pigs per sow per year" that's the goal, The important aspects of breeding, feeding, disease control and financial management necessary to ach- ieve this goal, will be explained in simple terms. The latest ideas will be explored and applied. A critical analysis of our pres- ent and new breeds of pigs and how to use crossbreeding will be made by Ron Denniss, O.D.A.F. Swine Specialist and Dr. Gordon Bowman, O.A.C. Dr. Gordon King, 0. A .0 . will discuss man- agement of the breeding herd with a view of farrowing and saving more and bigger pigs per litter, A least cost ration work- shop will be conducted by Andy Bunn and Garnet Norrish, O.D. A .F. Swine Specialists and Doug Jamieson, Livestock Div- ision, Centralia College. Drs, Peter Oliver, Tom Prid- ham and Gaylan Josephson, Vet- erinary Services Branch will speak on the control of diseases in the sow herd. Dollars and cents management of the pig operation and market outlook. are the topics of Jack Hagarty and Dick Heard, O,D.A.F, Farm Management Specialists. Enrolment in the course is limited to 40 sow herd operators. Registration forms and compl- ete course details are available from your county agricultural representative or Centralia Col- lege of Agriculture Technology, Huron Park, Ontario. The deadline for registration is November 20. 0 TWENTY- YEAR-OLD MURDER (continued from page 5) size 7Z or 8. Belt indicates 30" waist, large steerhead buckle. Yellow carpenter's pencil, number of keys for Yale type lock and what appears to be a safety deposit key. Breakaway from inconvenience. Breakthru to fabulous Frigidaire appliances. Breakthru to colour and give your home a New Look as quickly as you put your appliances in place. 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