The US has announced it is suspending all imports of avocados from the Mexican state of Michoacan. At the heart of the dispute is a reported threat against US plant inspectors who certify the produce for export. According to the…
After years of declining demand, orange juice sales have hit their highest level since 2016. Health-conscious consumers, who had previously shied away from OJ due to concerns of its high sugar content, are turning back to the drink because of…
In the face of rising natural gas prices, many of Murano, Italy’s world-famous glass artists are shutting down their furnaces. Artisans on the small island have been making glass for centuries, but some are beginning to question how much longer…
Over the past year, several world-famous musicians have sold their music catalogues for hundreds of millions of dollars. Most recently, Bruce Springsteen sold his music rights to Sony Music for a reported $500 million. When artists “sell their music,” what…
Shortly after the US announced a release of petroleum from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve coordinated with several other countries, Canada announce that they too would be tapping in to their strategic reserves…of Maple Syrup. The Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup…
The Department of Justice has sued to block the merger of publishing companies Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster. Under the proposed merger, Penguin Random House would acquire its rival for $2.18 billion, and making Penguin Random House much…
Long-time users of Gmail are starting to be confronted with a harsh reality: their free storage is running out. As part of its mail service, Alphabet’s Google provides users with up to 15GB of cloud-based storage for free. Once that…
The FDA has announced a recall of fresh whole onions as a result of a salmonella outbreak. The onions, imported from Chihuahua, Mexico have been traced to as many as 37 states around the US. In addition to onions found…
Ford Motor Company and manufacturing partner SK Innovation recently announced plans to build four new manufacturing plants in Tennessee and Kentucky to produce electric vehicles and batteries. The $11.4 billion investment is the largest single investment in Ford’s history. The…