Why China Could Become More Important to South America than the United States
When you think of America you probably think of the United States. You might also think of North or South America, but would you think of China? If you answered…
Non, Merci: Why France’s Carrefour is Saying No to Pepsi Co.
Pepsi Co., the global soft drink and snack giant, recently received a resounding “no thanks” from French supermarket chain, Carrefour, after the soft drink maker tried to increase prices yet…
Heinz Explores Producing Paper Ketchup Bottles
Photo by Madison Oren on Unsplash As part of their long-term commitment to more environmentally friendly production, the famous condiment manufacturer Heinz has announced that it is partnering with packaging…
How Budweiser Could Benefit From ‘Zero’ Sales at the World Cup
Photo by Poojitha Prasad on Unsplash As soccer fans gather in Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, one thing will be missing from the celebrations - beer. Typically, beer…
Why Now Might Be a Great Time to Take that Trip to Europe?
Photo by Ibrahim Boran on Unsplash If you haven’t already made travel plans for this year, you might want to consider heading to Europe. The U.S. dollar recently reached parity…
Will a Shortage of Popcorn Spoil the Movies?
Photo by Meg Boulden on Unsplash After two years of watching movies on small screens, the reopening of cinemas following COVID-19 closures has been a welcome change of pace. For…
Rising Bottle Prices Could Have People Crying in Their Beer at Oktoberfest
Photo by Thanh Serious on Unsplash Thinking about heading to Munich for Octoberfest this year? If so, get ready to pull out your wallet. Your costs could be a lot higher than for…
Was Your iPhone Made in India?
Photo by Frankie on Unsplash Was the iPhone you just bought made in India? Maybe not, but your next one very well could be. Apple recently announced that it will be increasing production…
Mexico’s Avocado Producers: Under Threat by Drug Cartels?
Photo by Brian Wangenheim on Unsplash As guacamole, avocados are a staple of tailgate parties and happy hours, and in recent years, avocado toast has become a trendy go-to breakfast. However, the small…
What the War in Ukraine Means for Your Economy?
Image by Alexey Hulsov from Pixabay Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade the sovereign nation of Ukraine has shocked the world. Protests against Putin’s action have sprung up in major cities from New York…