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A look at the rapid expansion of online grocery services
Bambi Majumdar RetailWhat was a disruptive concept for shopping once has now become the norm today — even for buying groceries. Amazon paved the way, and now Wal-Mart, Kroger, ShopRite, Meijer and Safeway, among others, have realized the only way to beat the retail behemoth is to jump aboard the e-grocery bandwagon.
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Solving the hog problem in America
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureFeral hogs are a significant (and growing) problem for land owners all over the United States. It's tough to determine a precise number, but it's estimated that there are at least 5 million feral hogs present in 39 states. Each year they cause tens of millions of dollars of agricultural damage and have a significant negative impact on the populations of other animals, like white-tailed deer and ground-nesting birds.
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Food and beverage tourism on the rise across the globe
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementHave you ever heard of the 72-ounce steak challenge? The Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, became famous for this unique concept. For many, Amarillo is in the middle of nowhere, but it's often a quick stop option during road trips across the Texas Panhandle.
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Too many K-12 students face food insecurity
Bambi Majumdar EducationMore than 1.3 million children throughout the United States fall under the category of "homeless student." The 2013 census showed more than half of the nation's public school children fell into the low-income category.
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Olympic spotlight once more on junk food marketing
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageFood giants like Coca-Cola, Kellogg's and McDonald's are facing tremendous protests across the globe for using the Olympics platform to market junk food. London-based Children's Food Campaign claims most marketers have absolutely no qualms about pushing these unhealthy high-fat and sugar products toward children. Voicing their complaint to the UK's Advertising Standards Authority, they said the marketers' use of words like "nutritious" and other unsubstantiated health claims during promotions are misleading.
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Can neurons tell us when to stop drinking?
Dorothy L. Tengler Mental HealthcareIt’s summer. You're on vacation, poolside and drinking your favorite alcoholic beverage. But how many drinks do you have? Other than the need to drive, is there something else that tells you when to stop refreshing your drink? According to new research findings, we may be able to influence alcohol drinking behavior by activating particular neurons. These findings provide insight into another mechanism underlying alcoholism.
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Dealing with a possible recession in the restaurant industry
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAccording to the National Restaurant Association, the restaurant industry generates $782.7 billion in sales per year and employs 14.4 million people. The industry is projected to create another 1.7 million new jobs by 2026. Today, one out of 10 people in the U.S. workforce works in a restaurant. Therefore, job security should not be a concern for those who are working in a restaurant or ready to start a career in the restaurant business. However, several recent business reports have suggested a coming downturn for the restaurant industry.
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Is America ready for zero-waste grocery stores?
Bambi Majumdar Waste Management & EnvironmentalConservation is the key to helping the planet, and unless we actively combat waste we cannot lessen the terrible burden our planet is under. The concept of the zero-waste grocery store has spread across Europe quickly, and now it's finally set to debut here in the United States.
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Researchers may have found key to switching off junk food cravings
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareHigh calorie intake causes stress on our bodies. Extraordinary intake of foods high in fats and sugars can increase risk factors for Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancers as well as obesity.An epidemic in the United States and a major cause of death, obesity costs this country about $150 billion a year or almost 10 percent of the national medical budget.
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5 culinary experiences Canadians are craving this summer
Katherine Radin Food & BeverageBreakfast, lunch and dinner. Snack time. These are meals tourists must factor into any trip. Tourists often venture to cities and countries alike for a literal taste of something new and authentic. Parisian macarons? New England clam chowder? Of course.
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