New York
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Wine in New York Grocery Stores
The issue of wine in grocery stores, (WIGS) was the final topic of Viticulture 2010, a wine and grape industry conference held last week in Rochester. As a means to raise some $300 million in new revenues for the state, Gov. David Paterson has proposed a revised version of a WIGS bill that includes new…
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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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Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop… Great food. Low prices. Friendly service. The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company is a chain of supermarkets located mostly in the northeastern United States. History Stop & Shop’s roots can be traced back to 1914, when it was founded by Solomon and Jeanie Rabinowitz in Somerville, Mass., and named the Economy Grocery…
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The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, or more popularly known as A&P, is a large chain of supermarkets operating in different locations and under a number of banners. History The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company was founded by George Huntington Hartford (1833- 1917) in 1859 together with George Gilman. The company was originally…
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Big M
Big M, or Big M Supermarkets, is a chain of grocery stores operating in the states of New York and Pennsylvania. Some Big M Supermarkets are owned by independent private owners while the rest of the Big M Supermarkets are operated by P&C Foods, which is a subsidiary of Penn Traffic Co. History Nothing much…
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Bravo Supermarket
Bravo Supermarket is a chain that operates in various locations, mostly in the northeastern United States, including New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. They also have several locations in Florida. They sell an array of products including fresh produce and cater to much of the Latino population. History The Bravo group was founded in the…
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Battle to Sell Wine in Grocery Stores Continue
For the past two years, grocery store owners have been pushing for the sale of wine in their New York stores, an action violently opposed by liquor storeowners. The idea, started by former Governor David Paterson, floated in the past few years but took a backseat after liquor storeowners gathered to oppose it. A study…
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Daiei Trading Co. Recalls a Frozen Fish Product Due to Possible Health Risks
Daiei Trading Co., Incorporated has announced a product recall on one of its products, for a possible contamination of the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. The product in question is the Gourmet brand of large mouth smelt (komochi shishamo). The frozen fish products were found to be un-eviscerated (internal organs had not been taken out) through a…