As more Canadians try to “Buy Canadian” at the grocery store, shoppers are being urged to look a little closer at the fine print. Many food products use maple leaves, patriotic slogans, and phrases like “Canada’s #1 brand” or “Designed in Canada,” even though they’re actually made in the United States ,a practice known as maple-washing. Mike von Massow, a food economist and professor at the University of Guelph who studies food labelling and consumer behaviour, spoke to Andrew Carter.

<p>As more Canadians try to &ldquo;Buy Canadian&rdquo; at the grocery store, shoppers are being urged to look a little closer at the fine print.&nbsp;Many food products use maple leaves, patriotic slogans, and phrases like &ldquo;Canada&rsquo;s #1 brand&rdquo; or &ldquo;Designed in Canada,&rdquo; even though they&rsquo;re actually made in the United States ,a practice known as maple-washing.&nbsp;Mike von Massow, a food economist and professor at the University of Guelph who studies food labelling and consumer behaviour, spoke to Andrew Carter.</p>

The Andrew Carter Podcast is a daily, high-paced, round-up of stories and news impacting Montrealers. While the podcast delivers the latest political, health and entertainment headlines - it will also leave you with a smile.

<p>The Andrew Carter Podcast is a daily, high-paced, round-up of stories and news impacting Montrealers. While the podcast delivers the latest political, health and entertainment headlines - it will also leave you with a smile.</p>