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.
More than 80 years and two name changes later, ConAgra Foods, Inc. stands as one of the world's largest food companies, holding the number one position in North America in foodservice manufacturing and the number two spot (behind Kraft Foods, Inc.) in retail food sales.