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Safeway Inc.
Safeway Inc. Ingredients for Life North America’s third largest supermarket chain, with 1,700 stores located throughout the western and central United States and western Canada. History Safeway Inc. was born of a 1926 merger between Skaggs Companies and Merrill Lynch. Skaggs, created by Marion Barton Skaggs in 1915 in American Falls, Idaho, agreed to merge…
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Food Safety Tips from the USDA in Case of Power Outages and Flooding
The United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety & Inspection Service has issued recommendations to those states that have been affected by the recent powerful storms that have hit the country. Residents who are in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi and all other parts of the Midwest are advised to follow these recommendations in order…
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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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Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation
Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation is one of the country’s leading manufacturers of private label products. The company’s headquarters are located in Illinois, USA. History On the 12th of August, 1895, the Gilster Milling Company was established by siblings who wanted to enter the business of flour milling. Under this company, flour products under several brands (Featherlite,…
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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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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 Deal Supermarket
New Deal Supermarket is an American-based grocery stores’ brand that primarily operates in California, and Mississippi. The “New Deal’s” property rights are under the ownership or are being bought by Johnson Grocery. One store operating under the banner of New Deal located in Jackson, Mississippi, was owned by Kenneth Leaks, a former Jitney Jungle key…