Washington
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Jones Soda Co.
Jones Soda Co. is a beverage manufacturing company based in Washington in the US. The company is well-known for its soda in a variety of flavors. History The history of Jones Soda Co. traces back to 1987 when founder Peter van Stolk founded Urban Hand Limited in Edmonton, which specialized in beverage distribution. In Sept…
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Smoothie King
Smoothie King specializes in the production of fresh smoothies and is based in Louisiana in the US. Apart from smoothies, it also has supplements and snacks in its product line. History Smoothie King was founded in 1973 by Steve Kuhnau. The inspiration came from his allergies to wheat, nuts and dairy, and his low blood…
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J. M. Smucker Company
Based in Ohio, J. M. Smucker Company is the largest manufacturer and distributor of jellies, preserves and jams in the U.S. The company also produces fruit drinks, ice cream toppings, and peanut butter. History The founder of J. M. Smucker Company, Jerome Monroe Smucker was born and raised in an agricultural community in Orville, Ohio.…
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A LEED Environmentally Friendliness Award for Georgetown Safeway
On Friday, Georgetown Safeway will be receiving an award for being an environmentally friendly store, which will make it the first grocery store in the district to be given a certification by the United States Green Building Council. The store’s environment friendly features include LED lights, fixtures for low-flow water and parking spaces for vehicles…
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BJ’s Wholesale Club and Whole Foods Market Highlight Produce from Maryland
BJ’s and Whole Food grocery chains will be giving special attention to produce that will be coming from farms in Maryland. BJ’s Wholesale Club Maryland stores will be making special sections to highlight produce coming from Maryland farms. The grocery chain will also be making special sections for Virginia fruits and vegetables in its Virginia…
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Undeclared Allergens Found in Specific Risvold’s Products
Risvold’s, Incorporated has announced a recall for specific batches of its seafood salad and seafood pasta products. The company has recalled the affected products because of undeclared allergens present. Possible allergens that are present include milk, sesame, sunflower and soy. This incident was discovered during a yearly audit done by the FDA. It was noticed…
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The Birth of A New Beverage: Choffy
Washington-based company Choffy, has launched a new kind of drink to the U.S. market, Choffy®. This new beverage can easily be described as a mixture of chocolate and coffee. Choffy® is said to be the drink that has bridged the gap between coffee and hot chocolate. This new drink is made from 100% organic cacao…
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Choffy
Choffy is a relatively new beverage company that focuses on producing its flagship product, the coffee alternative Choffy®. The company is based in Washington, USA. History Choffy was founded by Jason Vanderhoven and Jason Sherwood, two people who shared a common goal of providing consumers with a healthier beverage made from cacao beans. Before starting the…
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