Constance had stopped by the No Judgment Store for cigarettes and cocktail-hour food: processed cheese and crackers, gherkins, olives, meat that did not require refrigeration.

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If you're a shrewd shopper, next year you may notice higher prices for meat, milk, eggs, and cheese and all types of processed foods.

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It uses Provel, a processed cheese made by Kraft that comes in big blocks, and the pies are usually cut checkerboard-style into squares, so many interior pieces have no crust.

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Our whale cutlet came layered inside with processed cheese, for extra gooey goodness, accompanied by a savory dipping sauce and hot mustard.

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As rising wealth collides with a string of scandals over tainted food in China, prospective acquirers could also shop for premium processed foods abroad, including olive oil and meat and dairy products, such as cheese and yogurt, Ms. Pan said.

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