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Why Frozen Foods are Beneficial
For today’s eco-conscious and health conscious consumer, health foods have a number of inherent advantages. Essentially, freezing is a process that not only preserves nutrients, but also food quality. The growth of microorganisms that cause decay and subsequent food-borne illnesses is also reduced by the freezing process. It is also worth noting that frozen foods…
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Major US Grocery Retailers
A comprehensive list of major US Retailers which includes both national and regional grocery outlets. What makes a retailer major is not only the size, but also the impact it has on the industry and its geographic region. This criteria opens the door to smaller yet impactful retailers to enter the list. We are doing our best to complete this list and to follow…
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Country of Origin Labeling for Meat Product
There has constantly been talk back and forth regarding food labeling laws in the United States. In 2002, the COOL bill was approved by congress. Country-of-origin-labeling is intended to give full disclosure to consumers about the meat products they buy, including how the animal was slaughtered, where it was raised and where it was born.…
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A Fresh Food Shift Hits Campbell
Americans have shifted towards fresh foods, a move that is likely to affect Campbell’s tremendously. This week, the company claimed that their quarterly profit had dropped by thirty percent since the sales of United States V8 and soups had declined. The results were also hurt by the recently acquired Plum Organics Products. After the results…
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E. coli Threat Causes a Recall of Salads, Wraps
More than 90 tons of sandwich wraps and prepackaged salads have been recalled by a California company. According to the United States Agriculture Department, these products are thought to be contaminated with an E. coli strain that produces toxins. Ready-to-eat salads and wraps with ham and cooked chicken have been recalled by The Glass Onion…
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Expanded Produce, Cheese Sections at Busch’s Saline Store
Busch’s Fresh Foods, almost thirty-year institution in Saline has almost completed its store makeover, following many months of construction. The makeover will affect both the product mix and the layout. The store’s Marketing Vice President, Marla Booth, said that they have plans for coming up on their 30th anniversary this month in Saline. Since the…
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An Overview of Salt in a Normal Diet
Salt is necessary for normal body functioning. It is also referred to as sodium chloride and helps in maintaining the fluid balance in the body. Salt is also used as a preservative in many foods, since it prevents spoilage and keeps specific foods safe for consumption. It has been noted that virtually all Americans consume…
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Blueberries are Beneficial for Heart Health and the Nervous System
Blueberries are among the most abundant flavonoid sources. Flavonoids are antioxidants that are naturally present in plants. Two double-blind crossover trials that involved twenty one healthy men were conducted by the University of Reading’s Jeremy Spencer and his colleagues. In the first study, the effects of four different blueberry flavonoid doses on flow-mediated dilation (FMD)…
