Food & Trends
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Generating High Returns for Grocery Storeowners
For a grocery store owner the major goal in mind is to generate profits and of course run a successful business. Every owner will attest to the fact that the more goods bought, the happier they are because huge sales translate to good profit. It is no secret that the profit margin on a number…
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The Trend: Urban Agriculture
People are indeed becoming more conscious about the food they consume. With improved technology, the secrets that have been hidden behind the large food processing industries are being revealed continuously, forcing people to make drastic decisions in terms of their dietary habits. To add to that, the never-ending reports of food recalls or food-borne illnesses…
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Not so COOL…
The on-going trade strain in U.S./Canada and US/Mexico relations tightened after the new amendments to the COOL (Country of Origin Labeling) Law were published in the federal register on Monday. The amendment would require that it should be clearly stated in the origin designation, where each production step took place. Therefore, it is expected that…
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Supermarket Dietitians
More and more dietitians are choosing the vibrant work environment of supermarket shopping aisles as compared to white-walled offices. It is becoming common for supermarkets to hire dietitians who help consumers at the crucial point when they are making that vital decision of choosing what to buy. Many can attest to the fact that while shopping, what they’ve heard…
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Ethnic Food Restaurants: Marketing
While dining out, ethnic food restaurants are a popular choice for many people. The blend of flair and simplicity has a large following countrywide as can be attested to by the growing number of ethnic food restaurants. As an ethnic food restaurant owner, you might find this development exciting, but to remain ahead of the…
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Food Fight!
Sensitizing people about food safety, as well as consumer awareness, is a task that cannot be taken lightly. Corporations have spent millions of dollars trying to get the message out there, that we are what we eat. Though it seems that the message is starting to sink in, those who advocate for people to be…
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A Place at the Table
From the studios of Media Films, a new documentary surrounding food and all the issues that relate to it has hit the market. A Place at the Table seeks to bring to light stories regarding poor families, their low standards of living and lack of proper nourishment. Through these stories, it displays the progressive growth…
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Protecting the Bees
If there was ever a time when bee colonies needed help from humanity, it is now. Ironically, we got them in this situation in the first place. Truth is, these vital pollinators will not be able to survive for long. If the current toxic environment filled with pesticides that are harmful to bees persists, it…