• Campbell’s Soup Company

    Campbell’s Soup Company

    Campbell’s Soup Company, based in New Jersey, USA, is the world’s largest soup manufacturing company.  In addition to soups, the company also manufactures sauces, beverages and biscuits. History Campbell Soup Company was founded in 1860, when Abraham Anderson started a canning business in New Jersey. Joseph Campbell became a partner of the company in 1869,…

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  • Juan Valdez Coffee

    Juan Valdez Coffee

    Juan Valdez Café or Juan Valdez Coffee is an international coffeehouse chain that was founded and is still currently based in Colombia. The chain’s main goal is to promote international awareness of Colombian coffee and be acknowledged as one of the established worldwide coffeehouses in the industry. History Juan Valdez Café was founded through Procafecol,…

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  • Eight O’Clock Coffee

    Eight O’Clock Coffee

    Eight O’ Clock Coffee is A&P’s own brand for its coffee products. This particular brand of coffee was introduced to the United States market in the year 1859. History Eight O’ Clock Coffee was launched into the U.S. market in 1859 by the grocery chain A&P. According to stories told, the brand originated in a…

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  • Federal Trade Commission’s Proposal for Foods Targeting Kids

    Federal Trade Commission’s Proposal for Foods Targeting Kids

    The Federal Trade Commission has recently proposed national standards regarding food and beverages that are aimed at drawing in kids. According to the commission, these foods should promote choices that are healthy for kids. The proposals were formulated by a group that has been charged by Congress to create guiding principles for the industry of…

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  • Booster Juice

    Booster Juice

    Booster Juice is a natural juice manufacturing company based in Edmonton, Canada and with branches in 5 other countries. Its main products include smoothies, frozen and fresh yogurt, frozen foods and ice. They operate fast food-style restaurants. History The history of Booster Juice began when two friends, Jon and Dale went on a camping trip…

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  • A Product Recall of Elsie Grace’s Dip and Soup Mixes

    On April 26, Elsie Grace Dry Food Co. announced a product recall for its soup and dip mixes due to undeclared allergens. The recalled products are said to contain milk, wheat or soy but are not listed as part of the ingredients on the packages. All of the ingredients are considered common allergens. Investigation revealed…

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  • Grocery Coupons: Where Does One Look For Them?

    Grocery Coupons: Where Does One Look For Them?

    With more and more grocery shoppers turning to grocery coupons for aid nowadays, one gets to be interested in knowing there these coupons can be obtained. Especially with the showing of the reality TV program called ‘Extreme Couponing,’ many people are encouraged to start using grocery coupons to help save some money. Sunday newspapers used…

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  • The Continuing Popularity and Expansion of Discount Groceries

    The Continuing Popularity and Expansion of Discount Groceries

    Discount stores such as Aldi and Save-a-Lot have continued to gain popularity with shoppers from all walks of life. In fact, these two discount store chains are currently undergoing major expansion. Back in the days when the economy was still doing very well, what one would see in the parking lots of these discount stores…

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