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  • Artificial Preservatives in Food

    Artificial Preservatives in Food

    Artificial preservatives are chemical substances that are added to food, either mixed in or sprayed on the product, in order to prevent discoloration, spoilage or bacterial contamination before it can be consumed. Almost all food preservatives are placed under the category of food additives. As defined by the government under the FD&C of 1938, a…

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  • JBS Swift and Company

    JBS Swift and Company

    JBS Swift and Company is considered one of the world’s largest processors of animal protein. The company has global operations and is headquartered in Colorado, USA. History In 1855, Gustavus Swift founded a company primarily known as a meat packing business, but also selling a variety of grocery items and dairy products. These items included…

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  • Groupon May Gain More As Non-Coupon Users Plan to Try The Company’s Deals

    Groupon May Gain More As Non-Coupon Users Plan to Try The Company’s Deals

    Following its announcement of a public offering, a consumer survey done by Bloomberg/YouGov suggests that Groupon may be gaining more in the next six months. This is because, according to the survey, those consumers who have not yet tried using online coupons plan to do so with Groupon’s online coupons. According to the survey, 19…

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  • Food Shelf life

    Food Shelf life

    The shelf life of food is the duration of time that it is given before it is considered to be unsuitable for consumption. It is the amount of time that is recommended for food, beverages, medicines and other perishable goods to be stored and consumed before it becomes dangerous or harmful to the body. Factors…

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  • AG Processing Inc.

    AG Processing Inc.

    AG Processing Incorporated is considered one of the world’s largest soybean processors. This farmer-owned cooperative is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. History AG Processing Incorporated was founded in 1983 with the combined efforts of three US-based soybean processing companies: Land O’Lakes, Farmland Industries and Boone Valley. Farmland and Land O’Lakes combined their soybean processing facilities in…

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  • Possible Harmful Plastic Packaging Chemicals

    Possible Harmful Plastic Packaging Chemicals

    Plastic food packaging such as food wrappers and cans contain at least one of two chemicals that are potentially harmful to the body: Bisphenol A and DEHP. These chemicals can mix into the food which can then enter the body. Bisphenol A (BPA) Bisphenol A, or BPA as it is more commonly known, is utilized…

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  • Weaver Popcorn Company Launches Weaver Gold® Popcorn

    Weaver Popcorn Company Launches Weaver Gold® Popcorn

    Weaver Popcorn Company recently introduced to the U.S. market its new line of microwaveable popcorns processed in olive oil. This new product comes in two flavors, Parmesan Cheese with Italian and herbs and Theater (Movie) Butter. This new line of microwaveable popcorn products offer a healthier alternative to the conventional popcorn because it has been…

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  • Has ‘Extreme Couponing’ Crossed The Boundaries of Responsible Couponing?

    Has ‘Extreme Couponing’ Crossed The Boundaries of Responsible Couponing?

    TLC’s ‘Extreme Couponing’ has raised issues regarding the excessive use of coupons to save large amounts of cash. Several online communities have also made the show a popular topic, both in the positive and negative sense. The issue of hoarding has been raised by consumers who have watched the show. As the show features expert…

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