Selected Articles
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 [...]
Top Grocery Chains in the United States
You can find a variety of lists and reports online that define Top Grocers in the United States. Check out some of [...]
List of Direct-to-Consumer Meat & Poultry Companies
Consumer shopping and dining-out practices continue to be shaped by the Coronovirus pandemic which first appeared in early 2020. According to a [...]
Covid-19 & The Food Industry: A Resource Guide
The Food Industry is facing unique challenges posed by the Coronavirus and Covid-19 We have prepared this Covid-19 & The [...]
A Breakdown of Farms in The United States
Every 5 years the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service conducts The Census of Agriculture. The census provides comprehensive, nationwide agricultural data and [...]
US Restaurants Continue to Struggle with Coronavirus
After 6 months of forced measures to combat the coronavirus in the US, the restaurant industry continues to face difficulties. The struggles [...]
