When the new year rolls around, people resolve to change their lives, to become better, to clear the clutter from their lives and focus on building a positive future. Area cities are no different. Each has a plan for 2017, from un-sexy but important public works projects to exciting makeovers that city leaders hope will…
This year, perhaps for the first time in history, the fortunes of the U.S. food and beverage industry may depend upon the president of the United States. There is as much uncertainty as there is optimism in the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th chief executive. On the positive side, will he loosen various…
SAN FRANCISCO — The specialty food and beverage industry has recorded double-digit growth in recent years, driven by changes in consumer behavior, said Denise Purcell, head of content for the Specialty Food Association. “The consumer now is so aware of what they’re eating and what they’re putting in their bodies and they…
The grocery business in the U.S. is about $675 billion. Virtually every household shops for groceries and over 90% of households shop for groceries once a week or more. Many products are now regularly bought online that were thought to be impossible to be converted to online shopping. Yet online grocery sales continue to be…
