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Not So Green – Reusable Grocery Bags
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has opened an official probe into reusable grocery bags, following a reports that found retailers are selling bags containing elevated levels of lead. It appears that reusable grocery shopping bags are friendly to the environment, but not so friendly to your health. Bags sold at major retailers such as:…
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Sunflower Market
Starting off with 5 locations in 2006, Sun Flower was created as a subsidiary of SUPERVALU as an attempt to get into the organic food market, but it only lasted 24 months. By the beginning of 2008, all 5 stores were closed. History Sunflower Market was a small grocery store chain, with only 5 locations,…
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The Possible Health Effects of Artificial Food Coloring
Grocery stores all over the country display a wide array of foods with colorful artificial coloring. Many people don’t think much about artificial coloring in their foods. Artificial food-coloring products have made a big impact in making food look more appetizing, especially to kids. In fact, studies have shown that the rich color artificial dyes…
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A New Trader Joe’s For Louiseville in 2011
Trader Joe’s has finally made it known to the public that they will be opening a store in Louiseville within the year 2011. Alison Mochizuki, Trader Joe’s spokesperson, revealed that the location of the soon to be Trader Joe’s store is at Shelbyville Road Plaza. Specifically, it will be at suites 111 to 112 at…
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Stonyfield Farm
Stonyfield Farm is an American company engaged in the production and distribution of organic yogurt. The company is headquartered in Londonderry, New Hampshire. History Stonyfield Farm was founded in 1983 by Samuel Kaymen. It was first created as a school in organic farming and was originally based in Wilton, New Hampshire. When the family started…
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Abingdon Meat Packers, Ltd.
Abingdon Meat Packers, Ltd. is a Canadian meat processing company headquartered in Ontario, Canada. The company primarily processes Ontario lamb and veal for its customers. History Abingdon Meat Packers, Ltd. was founded in June of 1977. Gino DeSimone established the company by buying a burned-out shell of a previously operating meatpacking plant. After buying what…
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