food products

  • Product Launch for Kashi’s Golden Goodness and Berry Blossom Cereals

    Product Launch for Kashi’s Golden Goodness and Berry Blossom Cereals

    Kashi Co. has recently launched a new addition to its line of cereal products, the Golden Goodness Cereals. The California-based company, which is a subsidiary of Kellogg Co., has been known for producing all-natural food products. Thus, consumers can expect that this new addition to its cereal product line contains only all natural ingredients and…

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  • Schwan’s

    Schwan’s

    Schwan Food Company, or Schwan’s, is a privately owned multi-billion dollar food company headquartered in Minnesota, USA. The company is engaged in the production of frozen foods and delivery of these products to homes, retail establishments and food service companies. History Schwan’s was founded in 1952 by Marvin Schwan. He started by personally delivering 14…

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  • Stouffer’s

    Stouffer’s

    Stouffer’s is a popular brand of American and Canadian frozen food products. The brand is known for its meatloaf, macaroni and cheese, lasagna, ravioli, and Salisbury steak products. History Stouffer’s began in 1922 as a little coffee shop run by Abraham and Mahala Stouffer. The couple owned a farm in the township of Richfield, Ohio.…

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  • Pepperidge Farms

    Pepperidge Farms

    Pepperidge Farms is an American company engaged in the production of organic baked goods. The company is based in Connecticut, USA. History The history of Pepperidge Farms started when Margaret Rudkin discovered that her son was allergic to breads that contained artificial ingredients and preservatives. In 1937, Rudkin began to experiment by making bread that…

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  • A Product Recall for ‘Halal’ Cakes Due to An Undeclared Allergen

    A Product Recall for ‘Halal’ Cakes Due to An Undeclared Allergen

    Commissioner Darrel Aubertine of New York State’s Department of Agriculture announced a product recall for ‘Halal Fruit Cake’ and ‘Plain Halal Cake.’ The products are said to contain eggs, which have not been listed as part of the ingredients. This was found after results of a random sample testing showed that the products contained eggs,…

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  • Odwalla, Inc.

    Odwalla, Inc.

    Odwalla, Inc. is engaged in the manufacture of fruit-based beverages such as fruit juices and smoothies. The company also manufactures soy-based beverages and nutritional bars. History Odwalla was created in 1980 by Bonnie Bassett, Gerry Percy and Greg Steltenpohl in Santa Cruz, California. The three founders thought of marketing fruit juices and started the business…

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  • Artificial Preservatives in Food

    Artificial Preservatives in Food

    Artificial preservatives are chemical substances that are added to food, either mixed in or sprayed on the product, in order to prevent discoloration, spoilage or bacterial contamination before it can be consumed. Almost all food preservatives are placed under the category of food additives. As defined by the government under the FD&C of 1938, a…

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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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