One of the major hidden trends today is in the area of farming and agriculture. We think of farming as being large fields and big tractors, but behind the scenes, things are changing. The ideas of permaculture and organic farming are changing how crops are grown and the technology used to feed the billions of inhabitants on planet earth.
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Americans’ taste preferences over the past few years have shifted away from fast food and towards healthier, but still casual, alternatives. Although McDonald’s, Burger King, and their ilk have seen a dramatic slowing in their sales, competitors like Panera Bread, Chipotle and in the west, Cafe Zupas have stolen market share by offering options with more natural ingredients and more vegetables.
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The Starbucks coffee shop franchise has developed into a corporate juggernaut and has set the standard for coffee retailers across the globe. With over 16,000 store locations, Starbucks grossed over $10 billion in 2011. They continue to grow and serve over 40 countries. There is no easy answer to how this company has been able to
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Last month, a group of Australian scientists published a warning to the citizens of the country and of the world who collectively gobble up some $34 billion annually of its agricultural exports. The warning concerned the safety of a new type of wheat.
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