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Dairy Foods Companies Oppose Milk Production Controls
Twenty-eight dairy manufacturers have sent 2,013 Farm Bill letters to the Senate. In the letters, the dairy manufacturers call on the Senate to accept the dairy title passed by the House that does not include a controversial program that would limit milk supplies periodically. Among the twenty-eight dairy manufacturers are the largest food companies in…
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Schwan Food Co. Brings in a New CEO
The Schwan Food Company Names Dimitrios Smyrnios Chief Executive Officer Former Nestle Executive to Take Helm at Schwan (MARSHALL, MINN. – Oct. 7, 2013) The Schwan Food Company announced today that Dimitrios Smyrnios will serve as its next chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding Gregory Flack. The appointment is effective immediately. “After a thorough and deliberate…
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Possible Listeria Contamination Forces Recall
More than 19,000 pounds of ready-to-eat ham and chicken products were recalled by Garden Fresh Foods in Wisconsin because of possible Listeria contamination. The announcement about the recall was sent out by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services. The Food and Drug Administration’s website contains a full list of products…
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A Review of Bien Chickpea Snacks
A positive feature concerning this product is its diverse flavor combinations. This makes it possible to dress up most plain foods without adding a lot of calories. These snacks contain virtually all natural ingredients. The calorie content is only 120 per a quarter cup serving. The amount of fat in a similar serving is three…
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Del Monte Consumer Products Division Sold for $1.68B
Del Monte Foods has decided to shed its canned vegetables and fruits business. The company announced its intention to sell its division of consumer products to Del Monte Pacific. Del Monte Pacific is an Asian based company that sells its food products under the brand of Del Monte in India and the Philippines. Following the…
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A Recipe for Buttermilk Berry Muffins
Ingredients 1 ¼ cup or 160 grams of whole pastry flour ½ cup of brown sugar 2 1/4 cup of unbleached all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon of sea salt (fine grain) 2 teaspoons of baking powder 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda 5 ½ ounces of ripe banana (mashed) 1 cup of buttermilk 1 teaspoon of vanilla…
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Food Safety Agency Taken Over by Health Canada
Health Canada is taking over the responsibility of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. According to the government, the move will allow three agencies to take charge of different food safety facets under one minister. Additionally, the government said the move had the potential of strengthening the whole process of food safety. In the past few…
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Soup Therapy
A fact that both grandmothers and scientists can agree on is soup’s healing power. A bowl of soup helps boost your immunity, warm you up, and lose weight. Some of the ways that you can benefit from the healing powers of soup can be learned below. Boosting Your Immunity To function perfectly, the human immune…
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