Oysters are also high in calcium, iron, and protein. Admittedly, theyâre not for everyone, but adventurous humans the world over have enjoyed oysters, raw and cooked, for thousands of years. Although it is possible for food oysters to produce pearls, they should not be confused with actual pearl oysters, which are from a different family of bivalves. True oysters, which belong to the Ostreidae family, are found throughout the worldâs oceans, usually in shallow waters and in colonies called beds or reefs.
The World's Largest Food And Beverage Companies 2016: Chocolate, Beer And Soda Lead The List. Chocolate, beer and soda: theyâre three of our biggest vices. And they also happen to be the products powering the worldâs largest food, beverage and tobacco companies.
Biggest beer companies in the world. Beer is the world's most widely consumed alcoholic beverage. It is the third-most popular drink overall, after water and tea. It is thought by some to be the oldest fermented beverage. Let's take a look at some of the biggest beer companies in the world. Click NEXT to read more... Image: A waitress carries the traditional one-litre beer mugs at the opening of the Munich Oktoberfest. Click NEXT to read more.... Image: Bud Light is seen in a cooler at the Toluca Mart liquor store in Los Angeles.