Master Grocer
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Sugary Foods Linked to Obesity in Preschoolers
According to Health Day News, there is a high rate of obesity among preschoolers who consume sugary drinks regularly. A study was conducted among United States children to ascertain the mentioned findings. The researchers established that 2- to 5-year old children who consumed sugary drinks routinely had a 43 percent probability of being obese, compared…
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An Overview of Baked Goods in the United States
With respect to the trend of baked goods in the United States, there was an overall growth in current value by 3 percent in the year 2012. Positive gains were seen in cakes, breads, and pastries. The growth was presumably caused by the continual push towards healthier and higher-end products. The increase in healthier products…
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How to Purchase Gluten-Free Condiments
Purchasing gluten-free condiments and sauces can be a tricky task because a majority of condiments are comprised of gluten-rich ingredients. In some cases, products that one wouldn’t imagine, like soy sauce, primarily contain wheat. It is therefore essential for buyers to be cautious when shopping for sauces and condiments. Though a product may contain a…
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An Overview of Dressings, Sauces and Condiments in Slovenia
With respect to the trends, the recent economic turmoil has forced people to consume more home-prepared meals and fewer meals at restaurants. However, there are some people who cannot cook or are not good cooks. For such people, time may be an issue, and in this case, they might choose to try different products to…
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Food Ingredients Industry Likely to Improve Sustainability
The food ingredients industry is likely to improve the food supply chain’s sustainability. One such company is DSM Food Specialties, which is always in search of ways to utilize technologies and ingredients to get more out of by-products and raw materials. If all the ingredient companies follow a similar suit, sustainability will be enhanced. Two…
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Pesticides that Kill Bees are a Threat to the Food Supply
Two research studies have led to the findings that neonicotinoid, a pesticide that has been used since 1990, kills honeybees which are essential for pollinating food crops. Pollination of crops is the key determinant of the global food supply. Bees contribute to the food supply worth about 15 billion dollars. In fact, approximately 66 percent…
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Data into Business Asset for Packaged Goods Companies
Several consumer packaged goods companies have heavily invested in technology. Technology is viewed as a platform for improving the performance of trade promotion. Unfortunately, many executives do not have the business processes or talent needed to capitalize on these technological investments. These findings were obtained from a study that interviewed about 350 senior executives of…
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Dwindling of Global Food Supply
A rapid-demand increase combined with limited food production has led to a general reduction in the global food supply. Currently, the prices of food have tremendously increased and food riots have broken out in many countries. Experts have asserted that this is just the beginning, since the world may need to control the remaining food…
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