Master Grocer
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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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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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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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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…
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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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Stonyfield Farm
Stonyfield Farm is an American company engaged in the production and distribution of organic yogurt. The company is headquartered in Londonderry, New Hampshire. History Stonyfield Farm was founded in 1983 by Samuel Kaymen. It was first created as a school in organic farming and was originally based in Wilton, New Hampshire. When the family started…
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Cabot Cheese
Cabot Cheese Creamery is one of America’s leading producers of cheddar cheeses and other dairy products. The company is a subsidiary of Agri-Mark, a private cooperative composed of more than 1,000 dairy farmers. History The history of Cabot cheese dates back to 1919, when dairy farmers in Cabot decided to create a cooperative and produce…
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Store Goods You Will Not Want to Skimp On
Despite the popularity and advantages of using coupons for your purchases, there are just some store goods that you will not want to skimp on. According to a national poll conducted by ShopSmart, over ¾ of women in America do not purchase things because they need it, rather, they buy stuff because it is cheap…
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