Master Grocer
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Minute Maid
Minute Maid is a subsidiary of the Coca Cola Company. The company produces beverage products for sale within the US and internationally and is headquartered at Texas, USA. History The history of Minute Maid began in 1945 when the United States Army ordered a supply of 500,000 lbs. of powdered fruit juice (orange). Florida Foods…
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Mrs. Clark’s Foods
Mrs. Clark’s Food is a food processing company which is engaged in the manufacture of sauces, salad dressings and juices under its own brand. Aside from its retail products, the company also produces private-label products for supply to different foodservice companies. History Mrs. Clark’s Food was founded in 1926 by the Clark Family. The inspiration…
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Kroger Taking Action Against Coupon Stacking
Food manufacturers and stores know how important coupons are to consumers who want to stretch their dollars. This is why food companies have come up with a lot of different offers through coupons and why food retailers do not mind the huge flood of coupons that they are accepting in their stores. However, coupon stacking…
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Getting the Best Deals On Coupons
A recent survey involving 75 cities showed that Milwaukee tops the list in cities that use the most coupons. According to the survey, at least forty-one percent of households in Milwaukee use grocery coupons at least once every week. Valerie Jacobsen of the Milwaukee Recreation Program is teaching people how to effectively use coupons. According…
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New Grocery Chatter™ Application for iPhone Released
Application developer Flixoft has released a new iPhone application called Grocery Chatter™. This new application is free and can be downloaded at the iTunes Applications Store. The Grocery Chatter application is social-driven and allows shoppers to do a comparison of local shops before finally buying the item. This new iPhone application offers consumers a new…
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Aflatoxin Levels Found in Almonds Need Further Inspection
A new study in the United States reveals that there is a greater incidence of aflatoxin contamination in almonds originating from Southern California, as compared to almonds coming from Northern or Central California. Aflatoxin is a toxin produced by mold that grows in seeds, legumes and nuts. In high dosages it is believed to lead…
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Aldi Awaits Council Approval for Michigan Avenue Store
Although a partnership between Aldi and Kohl’s department store may be beneficial to the residents and the local economy of Arnold, Missouri, officials of Aldi are still awaiting for approval from Arnold’s City Council. In a council meeting held last Thursday, members had to vote on the matter of allowing the grocery store chain to…
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How Grocery Items are Displayed to Attract Consumer Attention
In a recent trip at the grocery stores, author Hank Cardello surveyed the display shelves to observe how the goods are being showcased in order to attract a shopper’s attention. For the longest time, customers have always been enticed into buying food items because it comes from a popular brand. Oftentimes, the brand of a…