• Nine Pounds of Cheese from Royal Blue Stilton® Recalled Due to Possible Presence of Listeria Monocytogenes

    Nine Pounds of Cheese from Royal Blue Stilton® Recalled Due to Possible Presence of Listeria Monocytogenes

    Atlanta Corporation announced, last June 14, a recall for cheeses under the Royal Blue Stilton® brand. The said cheese product was recalled because of a possible contamination by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. The possible contamination was found out after Atalanta Corporation tested the cheese product. The company performed a random test after knowing of another…

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  • Cargill Inc

    Cargill Inc

    Cargill Incorporated is a multi-national marketer and producer of agricultural, industrial and food products. It is also engaged in providing industrial and financial services. History Cargill’s history began in 1865 when William W. Cargill became a flat house proprietor. Two years later, William and his brother Sam, became partners and started a lumberyard. In 1868,…

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  • Possible Harmful Plastic Packaging Chemicals

    Possible Harmful Plastic Packaging Chemicals

    Plastic food packaging such as food wrappers and cans contain at least one of two chemicals that are potentially harmful to the body: Bisphenol A and DEHP. These chemicals can mix into the food which can then enter the body. Bisphenol A (BPA) Bisphenol A, or BPA as it is more commonly known, is utilized…

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  • Has ‘Extreme Couponing’ Crossed The Boundaries of Responsible Couponing?

    Has ‘Extreme Couponing’ Crossed The Boundaries of Responsible Couponing?

    TLC’s ‘Extreme Couponing’ has raised issues regarding the excessive use of coupons to save large amounts of cash. Several online communities have also made the show a popular topic, both in the positive and negative sense. The issue of hoarding has been raised by consumers who have watched the show. As the show features expert…

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  • Possible Benefits and Disadvantages of Coffee to Health

    Possible Benefits and Disadvantages of Coffee to Health

    Like any food or beverage, coffee has both its benefits and disadvantages when it comes to human health. According to Research A number of studies have shown that coffee drinkers have a lower possibility of acquiring type two diabetes, dementia or Parkinson’s disease. These studies have also shown that coffee drinkers have a lower incidence…

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  • Weaver Popcorn Company Launches Weaver Gold® Popcorn

    Weaver Popcorn Company Launches Weaver Gold® Popcorn

    Weaver Popcorn Company recently introduced to the U.S. market its new line of microwaveable popcorns processed in olive oil. This new product comes in two flavors, Parmesan Cheese with Italian and herbs and Theater (Movie) Butter. This new line of microwaveable popcorn products offer a healthier alternative to the conventional popcorn because it has been…

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  • AG Processing Inc.

    AG Processing Inc.

    AG Processing Incorporated is considered one of the world’s largest soybean processors. This farmer-owned cooperative is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. History AG Processing Incorporated was founded in 1983 with the combined efforts of three US-based soybean processing companies: Land O’Lakes, Farmland Industries and Boone Valley. Farmland and Land O’Lakes combined their soybean processing facilities in…

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  • Food Shelf life

    Food Shelf life

    The shelf life of food is the duration of time that it is given before it is considered to be unsuitable for consumption. It is the amount of time that is recommended for food, beverages, medicines and other perishable goods to be stored and consumed before it becomes dangerous or harmful to the body. Factors…

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