Selected Articles
How big is the organic food market in the United States?
The U.S. organic food market size was estimated to be worth over $52 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at [...]
Why bacon doesn’t have a warning label
In 2015, The World Health Organization (W.H.O.) released findings telling consumers that red meats are "probable carcinogens" and that processed meats are [...]
US Agriculture relies heavily on immigrant workers and they’re getting older
It's estimated that U.S. agriculture needs to hire between 1.5 to 2 million workers each year but the industry struggles to fill [...]
Why does Bill Gates own so much farmland?
The Land Report is a magazine that tracks major land transactions and produces an annual list of the 100 biggest US landowners. [...]
Are food dyes safe?
TL/DR - The US Government says yes as long as they are used properly; others claim they cause many health problems. It [...]
What’s the difference between specialty crops and commodity crops
Specialty crops are grown specifically for direct consumption, medicine or aesthetics (e.g., flowers, trees, and shrubs). The USDA defines specialty crops as, [...]
McDonalds future is all about the 3 D’s
In November 2020 McDonald’s unveiled a new growth strategy during a presentation to investors. The main message was that future McDonald’s restaurants [...]
A list of franchise consultants for restaurant entrepreneurs
Franchising a restaurant business for a first timer can be a tricky endeavor as there are many complexities involved in opening and [...]
Exactly what is vertical farming?
Vertical farming is a form of agriculture that grows plants indoors in floor-to-ceiling on tower-like walls of plant-holding cells. In place of [...]
As 2021 nears, will the food industry be under “coronovirus strain” again?
Politico, and other websites, are reporting that the food industry is in danger of suffering supply chain disruptions leading to shortages and [...]
