Master Grocer
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Choosing Fresh Fruits
The warm season is here and this means that it is the time for picking fruits. Here are some of the things that you need to have in mind when looking for fresh fruits. When you are choosing the best fruits, make sure that the fruits don’t have spots and bruises (dents in apples and…
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Spices and Herbs
Herbs and spices have been used for a long time to add flavor and season fresh and cooked foods. Most of the herbs and spices are made from seeds, leaves, and plants that dried. How to Purchase The herbs and spices should be fresh when purchased. Fresh herbs and spices usually have a piquant and…
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What You Need to Know to Have a Healthy Gut
Most doctors’ advice is that you need to have a bowel movement at least once every 24 hours. Chronic constipation has been known to result in colon cancers and in some instances, Parkinson’s disease. Constipation is often caused by dehydration, magnesium deficiency, low thyroid function, and intestinal infections, among others. Constipation can be very painful…
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Grocery Consumer Trends
Though the economy hasn’t become as ripe as it has been expected to, it is no surprise that most high-end consumers are still willing to pay more money for their high-end groceries. The shares of high-end supermarket operators such as The Fresh Market have been on an increasing trend with the company reporting increasing profits…
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Kickstarter Ventures into Food Projects
Maple Farm recently started infusing their maple syrup with fruits and eventually, liquor. This resulted in an increase in the interest in their product. In the past, the company was only able to sell their products in farmer’s markets and shops in the northeast. The founder felt the need to increase the supply of their…
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How to Buy Cheap Food
If you have limited funds, you are more likely to strain your budget to accommodate the items you need. This means that you need to buy foods that are not too expensive. Other measures to help get more products for less money include taking advantage of food coupons and doing your grocery shopping from outlets…
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Walmart Cutting Grocery Prices
Walmart is one of the biggest grocery stores in America. Most Americans who have been victims of the economic recession are likely to breathe a sigh of relief at the announcement by the big grocery store chain that they are cutting down on their prices. The price adjustments affect over 3,800 Walmart stores throughout the…
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Retailers Fight Against Extreme Couponing Trend
A number of retailers, especially supermarkets and most drug store chains have put up a spirited campaign against the excessive use and abuse of coupons. Most of the these stores have put a bottom line of just how many coupons you can use in their stores in order to save on their profit margins. With…