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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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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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Dunkin’ Donuts
Dunkin’ Donuts is a leading worldwide retailer of coffee and donuts. The company’s headquarters are located in Canton, Massachusetts. History Dunkin’ Donuts was created in 1950 by William Rosenberg. Its original location was in Quincy, Massachusetts and its original focus was producing and selling donuts and other baked goods. From the original Dunkin’ Donuts slogan…
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Catalina Launches YourBucks® Rewards and CouponNetwork.com
Catalina Marketing Corporation announced on Monday, the launching of CouponNetwork.com. This is the company’s dedicated website aimed at helping a growing crowd of consumers who want to cut down on their grocery bills through couponing. Once shoppers have registered at CouponNetwork.com, they will have the option to customize both their brand and store preferences within…
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The Increasing Application of Rapid Testing in Global Food Safety
New research has reported that there is an increasing demand for rapid microbiological testing in the food industry. One possible cause for this development is the food manufacturers’ discontent and disappointment over the current quality control methods that are being implemented. These food companies are turning to automated tests that produce fast results to determine…
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Sodium or Salt: Which is the More Correct Term?
Sodium can be found on nutrition labels of processed food sold in the United States. However, in the European Union, salt is more commonly listed instead of sodium. Sodium and salt do not mean the same thing, yet there is an issue about which of the two terms will be used as an international standard…
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A Product Recall for Quinalt Tribal’s Canned Seafood
Quinalt Tribal Enterprise announced a voluntary recall for its canned seafood products on April 29. The recall is due to inadequate processing of the canned seafood. The affected products include all non-smoked and smoked salmon, non-smoked and smoked tuna, smoked sturgeon, razor clams (minced), razor clams (smoked) and steelhead (smoked). According to the USDA, the…
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Three Grocery Store Chain Stocks Worthy of A Second Look at the Stock Market
Despite the tough challenges that grocery chains have been experiencing over the past year, stock analysts are never discouraged to invest in these types of companies. Added to the constant stiff competition in the grocery business is the constantly increasing gas prices and the current considerable unemployment rate. Despite all of these factors, stock analysts…
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