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McCormick & Company, Inc
McCormick and Company Incorporated is engaged in the production, distribution and marketing of seasonings, spices, flavorings and specialty foods. It is one of the world’s leading competitors in the food processing industry, specifically in the production of spices and flavorings. History The company was founded in 1889 by Willoughby M. McCormick in Baltimore, Maryland. The…
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Warning Frozen SCDA Product Recalled Due to Unevisceration
Hua Shing International Trading Corporation announced a product recall of its product, Frozen SCDA, on February 16, 2011. These products (frozen fish) were found to be uneviscerated. The product is packed in 400-gram retail plastics bags (code 111) which are vacuum packed. The recall was announced after the NY State Department of Agriculture and Markets…
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Groupon
Groupon (derived from ‘group coupon) is a website that features ‘deals-of the-day’ for shoppers to take advantage of. The website primarily features coupons or discount certificates that can be used at local and national companies. History Groupon was launched in November of 2008 by its parent company, The Point, Inc. The first markets that Groupon…
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Dean and Deluca
Dean and Deluca is a US chain of high-end grocery stores. The company is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. History The first Dean and Deluca store was established in September of 1977 in the SoHo district of New York City. The founders of this store were Giorgio DeLuca, Jack Ceglic and Joel Dean. Co-founder Jack Ceglic…
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Local Retailers Give Aid in Sandy’s Wake
With many communities in ruins around New York from Superstorm Sandy’s damage last month, retailers are offering their help to residents. Local grocery retailers, in conjunction with vendors and other partners, have launched activities to help towards these efforts. The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. (A&P) is one of the local grocery chains that…
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Fairway Market
Fairway is well known in the New York tri-state area for being a top of the line gourmet and specialty grocery food store. In addition to being known for carrying specialty foods most supermarkets don’t have, Fairway is also known for being an active local community supporter and environmentally friendly. Fairway Markets are also known…