Master Grocer
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Prices of Vegetables in Groceries Expected to Go Down Soon
In the past weeks, a significant increase in the prices of vegetables has been observed and it has caused sticker shock at how high the prices have become. Farmers and grocery owners attribute the price increase of fresh produce to the cold weather that the Southern part of the United States, as well as Mexico,…
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Cantaloupes Recall Due to Possible Contamination of Salmonella Panama
The company Del Monte Fresh of Florida has announced a voluntary product recall of its cantaloupes. The reason for this recall is the possibility of contamination by the bacteria Salmonella Panama. The recall was made on the 22nd of March. There are 4,992 cartons of cantaloupes that are being recalled, each container having 4 mesh…
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Nestlé
Nestlé is one of the largest food processing companies in the world. Based in Switzerland, it manufactures baby food, breakfast cereals, confectioneries, ice cream, performance nutrition foods, dairy products, coffee, bottled water, frozen foods, drinks, health care nutrition foods, and pet foods. History Nestlé was founded by a pharmacist named Henri Nestlé in 1866 in…
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Tootsie Roll Industries
Tootsie Roll Industries is a candy and confectionery fabrication company based in Chicago, Illinois. It is one of the largest candy manufacturers in the U.S., and manufactures some of the best candies in the world. History Tootsie Roll Industries was founded in 1896 by Leo Hirshfield in New York City. Hirshfield was a confectioner born in Austria,…
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PEZ
PEZ is a candy manufacturing company popular around the world, with its parent company in Austria. The word PEZ means peppermint. The variety of flavors and the collectibles made it famous and unique. History PEZ was founded in Vienna by Eduard Haas III in 1927, when the first breath mint was introduced. Due to the…
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Cutting Grocery Bills by Buying Green
In a recent article, TV meteorologist, columnist and host of DoYourPart.com, Terri Bennett shares some of her most effective tips on slashing away that grocery bills and at the same time helping to save the planet. Instead of buying popular store cleaners, try using white vinegar, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and borax to clean your…
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A Product Recall for Moon Cake and Hopia Mongo Products
On the 24th of March, Mai’s Bakery announced a voluntary recall on its ‘Moon Cake’ and ‘Hopia Mongo’ products. The reason for the recall is the presence of an undeclared allergen. Egg, which is a common ingredient in the recalled products, had not been listed on its retail packaging. The recall was made after it…
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Product Recall of Stem Arnica and Arnica Flower Due to Erroneous Labeling of Product Usage
NAC Foods Co. of New Jersey announced a product recall of its Arnica Stem and Flower products on March 22. The products are under the Mi Pepito brand and were recalled because information that is printed regarding its usage was found to be erroneous. The company initiated recall was made after NAC Foods received feedback…