Master Grocer
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A Comparison Between Organic and Natural Foods
There has been an explosion of health food products on the market over the last few years. Most of these products are labeled as either natural or organic foods. Many people are unaware that there is a significant difference between natural and organic foods, and thus, believe that the two categories are interchangeable. Here, we…
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The Use of Conveyor Systems in Food Processing Firms
Over the last few years, several food processing firms have embraced conveyor systems. The fundamental role of a conveying system is to enable efficient movement of material from one location to another. Conventional systems comprised of old belts that were set up in such a way that they could methodically move materials through a food…
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Poisoning of the North American Food Supply
The people living on the United States West Coast or Canada may want to reconsider their water filtration techniques, as well as the choice and preparation of food. It is evident that the Fukushima nightmare is not yet over. The entire Pacific Coast’s ecosystem will be greatly contaminated, owed to the tremendously long half-life 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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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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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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Key Facts about Arsenic in Beverages and Food
Arsenic is an element that naturally occurs in the environment and is widely distributed. It can be found in soil, water, and air, from which different foods are grown, as well as harvested. It is therefore not shocking that traces of arsenic have been found in beverages and foods. This element gets into the environment…
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How to Save Money on Food Shopping
Nowadays, people spend a lot of money on not only gas, but also groceries. This is mainly because of the ever-increasing oil prices, global warming, disappointing crop yields, or the weakening dollar. It is essential to figure out a smart way to save money. Here are some strategies and tips that can help save money…
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