Florida
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Winn-Dixie Recalls Private Label Chocolate Drinks for Mislabeling
Winn-Dixie recently announced a recall of its private label chocolate drinks for mislabeling. The recall was announced August 16, immediately after it was found that there was mislabeling on the products. The recalled product is said to contain wheat, which is not indicated in its label. The recalled chocolate drink has the label “Winn-Dixie Choco…
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ARA Food Corporation
ARA Food Corporation is a privately owned Florida, US company that primarily produces and distributes plantain chips. History ARA Food Corporation was established by founder Alberto R. Abrante in 1975 with support of his family and his father Manuel. ARA Foods was created with the purpose of producing a tropical snack that became popular to…
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7-Eleven, Inc.
7-Eleven is considered as the biggest chain of convenience stores worldwide. The company is headquartered in Texas, USA. History 7-Eleven’s history started in 1927 when Jefferson Green decided to start selling milk, eggs and bread from the ice house where he was working. Green, known to everyone as “Uncle Johnny,” saw the opportunity to earn…
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Anytime Deli Turkey and Ham Fotloong Sandwiches Recalled For Listeria Contamination
Florida-based food company M.E. Thompson, Inc. has announced a recall of its Anytime Deli Ham and Turkey Footlong sandwiches. This product is believed to have been contaminated by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. The problem was discovered through a routine sampling done by the state of Florida’s Agriculture & Consumer Services Department. Results of the analyses…
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The Many Faces of Kroger
When it comes to finding the biggest, traditional food retailer in the U.S. just look to the many aspects of Kroger (NYSE: KR). Their annual intake for groceries is $65.7 billion. Kroger operates 2,468 food markets under more than 12 different brands (as of January 2010, the most current information available). Many supermarkets also sell…
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Save for Sure When Buying at Sam’s Club
Sam’s Club is a part of the Walmart group of businesses. It is a warehouse-style store that sells to members only. Products are chosen with businesses and private consumers in mind. Like most warehouse-style stores, merchandise is sold in bulk and multi-packs, either right from the shipping pallet or stocked on industrial-type, steel shelving. The…
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New Perishables Shipped from Peru to PortMiami
PortMiami will receive a new shipment of grapes on 1st December from Peru. This is part of a novel treatment program that allows treated products to be shipped to the port directly from Peru. Cold treatment is defined as a process done on vegetables and fruits involving sustained refrigeration that is enough to eliminate pests…
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New Meat and Produce Store to Offer Fresh Products
Freshfields Farm opened last month on University Boulevard in Jacksonville, Florida, on property that was previously occupied by Liberty Furniture. The front of the door has a bog-barn look while the inside has an entirely different outlook. The store has almost completely fresh meat and produce. Additionally, its temperature is approximately 63 degrees. The marketing…