The problem became so serious that hospitals were affected and supermarkets were beginning to run out of certain fresh goods.

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The majority of Rack merchandise is fresh, branded fashion goods and shoes for the whole family.

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The quantity and quality of fresh and locally produced goods, however, is a compensation.

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Along the way to the holy site, shops sell everything from Japanese books to handcrafted teapots to sake, while restaurants and stalls serve up fresh noodles, baked goods and a wide range of seafood.

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Just as the smartest brands grasp what it takes to stand out and succeed so, too, do those behind these fresh, useful and highly inventive goods and services.

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"Misdeclaration of goods" has also seen fresh garlic declared as frozen or dried garlic, or other commodities such as apples, onions or ginger.

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Cash is becoming scarcer in a world of debit cards and virtual goods, and peeling off a fresh ten-dollar bill may not be the best way to teach kids the age-old value of a dollar anymore.

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Itochu will acquire the global processing operations for canned goods and packaged juices, and the Asian fresh fruits production and sales business.

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