Louisiana
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McIlhenny Company
McIlhenny Company is a family owned corporation based in Avery Island, Louisiana. It is a leading manufacturer of pepper-sauce in the food processing industry. History The company was created by Edmund McIlhenny in 1868 in Avery Island, Louisiana. From the planting of seeds of Capsicum frutescens peppers to harvesting them, Edmund McIlhenny was the person…
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A Product Recall for Flower Foods’ One Bread and English Muffins
Flower Foods announced, on May 3, a product recall regarding its One Bread products, as well as specific varieties of its English Muffins. The recall was made because of the possibility of the presence of small metal pieces. Most of the recalled products are still in the company’s possession, however, those that have been sent…
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Seniors Get Farmers Market Coupons in the Mail
Louisiana’s Department of Agriculture, as well as the Department of Forestry’s Agro-Consumer Services recently sent qualified seniors farmers market coupons this week. Over $370,000 worth of coupons were delivered via mail to seniors as part of the state’s nutrition program. The program aims to help older residents buy fresh vegetables and fruits that have been…
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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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Grocery Shopping with the Family: Celebrity Sightings
Seeing pictures of celebrities grocery shopping reminds us that they are only human, and lead lives that in many ways are like our own. It also gives us rare glimpses of their lives as mothers, fathers, daughters, and so on. These down-to-earth sightings, away from the red carpet and the bright lights of Hollywood, intrigue…
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Walmart Has it Covered
When it comes to market share, Walmart has got it over any other food chain in the U.S. by a wide margin. With 21% of the market cornered, their closest competitor, Kroger, has a measly 8.8%. Walmart tops the list of supermarkets. With its headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has become the largest…
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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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