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Ghirardelli Chocolate
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is one of the most renowned chocolate confectionery and beverage manufacturers in the US. The company is based in California. History Domenico Ghirardelli, the founder of Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, was born in 1817 in Rapallo, Italy. At that time, his father was importing exotic foods to Italy. His passion for chocolate developed…
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A Product Recall on Rain Swiss Rolls Due to an Undeclared Allergen
S&M Enterprise (USA) announced a voluntary recall for its Rain Swiss Rolls product because of the presence of undeclared egg, which is considered to be a food allergen. The recall was announced April 20, after it was discovered on a routine sampling of the product. Laboratory Analysts of the State’s Department of Agriculture and Market…
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Kikkoman
Kikkoman is the world’s leading soy sauce manufacturer. Apart from soy sauce, it also manufactures and distributes vegetable juices, brown rice, and enzyme luciferase. The company also has restaurants in Tokyo. History The history of Kikkoman traces back to the 17th century, when families in Tokyo started producing soy sauce from soy beans that were…
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Changes in the Climate Could Significantly Affect Crop Yields
A study has recently been published reporting that the climate change in recent years can have a major effect on crop yield. Climate change, specifically global warming, has already significantly reduced the crop yields in a number of countries. This reduction of crop yield has been so substantial that it has become a factor in…
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Arla Foods
Arla Foods is one of the world’s largest producers of dairy products. It is a company founded by cooperative members and is based in Arhus, Denmark. History The history of Arla Foods started when Dairy Company MD Foods merged with dairy Cooperative Arla in April of 2000. The two companies had been co-operating since 1995,…
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Glanbia Foods
Glanbia Foods is engaged in the international production and distribution of nutritional ingredients and cheeses. Glanbia Foods is a subsidiary of Glanbia Plc., an Irish international company involved in agribusiness, consumer foods and nutritional ingredients. History The formation of Glanbia Plc., Glanbia Foods’ parent company, started with the creation of the Waterford Cooperative in 1964.…
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Nutrition Basics: The Mineral Selenium
Selenium, a trace mineral in the body, is considered to be important for good health. However, it is emphasized that selenium should only be taken in very small amounts in order to avoid developing health risks. For instance, men and women who are 19-years old and older should take only 55 μg everyday. For people…
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Bellisio Foods, Inc
Bellisio Foods, Incorporated is engaged in the production of diverse frozen foods catering to American consumers. The company is headquartered in Minnesota, USA. History Originally, Bellisio Foods was founded as Michelina’s by founder Jeno Paulucci. Paulucci and his parents were immigrants from Italy who brought their love for food and cooking with them, along with…
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