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Shoppers say they want simpler information to help them figure out which foods are healthy. But a one-size-fits-all solution may not work. asiseeit/Getty Images hide caption

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What's Healthy At The Grocery Store? Shoppers Are Often Confused, Survey Finds

January 24, 2019 • A survey finds shoppers would like a symbol to help them identify healthy foods at a time when many hear conflicting advice. But creating a symbol that works for all foods is fraught with challenges.

Blind Grocery Shoppers Access 'Second Set Of Eyes' Through App At Wegmans

Gary Wagner, a blind Buffalo resident and subscriber to an app that connects him to a shopping assistant, looks for hot sauce at a Wegmans store in Amherst, New York. Ronald Peralta/WBFO hide caption

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Blind Grocery Shoppers Access 'Second Set Of Eyes' Through App At Wegmans

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September 12, 2018 • An app service known as Aira is connecting blind and visually impaired grocery shoppers with sighted guides that help them navigate the aisles at Wegmans through their smartphones.