Sustainability—The Next Big Thing Do you know the story of bottled water? It’s one that perfectly demonstrates how markets are made from the products people want. Products, more often than not, that aren’t foreseen by the so-called experts. According to Grandview research, bottled water is a $283 billion industry. Two hundred eighty three billion. In 1977, Perrier launched the first bottled water sold in the United States. While 45 years may seem like a long time for a product to be on the market, it’s relatively short, especially when you consider the tremendous business it is today. But clearly that’s not always been the case. I vividly remember being a Unilever sales rep in 1981 in Nebraska and listening...
If you’re at all involved in the food-waste world, there’s a word you hear in almost any conversation when talking to someone in the business. And that word is contamination.
Do you know who is said to be the most famous meteorologist in the world, even though he only forecasts the weather once a year? If you guessed Punxsutawney Phil you would be correct. Going back to 1877, all eyes fall upon the prognosticating groundhog the 2nd of every February to get a peek into the upcoming arrival of spring. And in case you missed the exciting news, Phil did not see his shadow this year which means spring is just around the corner. And while it may all be for fun, what if he’s right? But even if the little furry guy is off a week or two, time’s still a tickin’ to be on top of your...
