food
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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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Farmers Market Employees Rarely Wash Hands
According to a recent study from Purdue University, it appears that employees working at farmers markets rarely wash their hands, yet they serve ready to eat food to their customers. This is a very disturbing trend, more so with the recent outbreaks of food borne illnesses. These employees are putting consumers at risk by being…
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Federal Egg Safety Rule Goes into Full Effect
Having the egg safety rule going into full effect is good news since the nuisance of salmonella infection will be a thing of the past. According to this rule, if Salmonella is found on the eggs themselves or in a laying facility, they can be treated in two ways. One, it can be pasteurized. Two,…
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Food Poisoning Starts from the Grocery
Every day cases of food poisoning reach medical facilities with incumbent reasons of improper storage of food in the homes. People die everyday. Food poisoning is an issue that starts farther than thought. It does not start from your freezer or in your storage facility. Food poisoning can be as a result of improper storage…
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Food and Tropical Diseases: The Myth
Everybody loves food and it is an essential part of helping a person become healthy and strong. It is fuel for humans. Many ways have been formulated to make sure that it provides the energy required and for the most part, is lost or utilized. So what happens when this important source becomes the cause…
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Reduce Food Storage and Cut Your Cash
The price of food is going up day-in and day-out, the pocket is quickly shrinking and paychecks are not increasing. The retail grocery is seldom abiding to expiry dates of products and the authorities are trying to explain that sell-before date is a misnomer for spoiled food. We have all witnessed that. A recent study…
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Look Out For Salvage Stores
All the food and produce in the groceries and stores are not always exhausted through complete sales to buyers. Groceries are usually re-stocked at intervals. Sometimes you may wonder if all the food bought has been sold. Of course not, food spoilage always occurs in every grocery. Perishables, like veggies that mainly have a short…
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Grocery Industry News
A drought that has been witnessed over a good part of the country will have the trickling effect of higher food prices early next year. This is according to the U.S Department of Agriculture, which says it expects grocery prices to rise by 3% to 4% next year. Meat and dairy products will perhaps be…
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