by Admin | Jan 19, 2018 | Companies, News
Nestle has long been one of the biggest names in the candy industry in the United States, but that’s about to change. According to USA Today, the company is preparing to sell its U.S. confectionery business to the Italian chocolate and candy conglomerate Ferrero...
by Admin | Jan 17, 2018 | News
2017 was a big year for women fighting back against institutional sexism, with the #MeToo movement gaining steam and the backlash against sexual harassment growing ever stronger. We’re likely to see more of the same in 2018, and the struggle may soon expand to...
by Admin | Jan 12, 2018 | News
KKR co-CEOs Henry Kravis and George Roberts are the proud new owners of three popular margarine brands: Country Crock, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, and Imperial. The global investment firm they co-founded recently purchased Unilever’s margarine and spreads...
by Admin | Jan 11, 2018 | News
Last year I suggested that the U.S. may be on the cusp of a new oil boom. Now it seems that boom is becoming a reality. The new year is only now beginning, but the good times are already rolling for the oil industry in the United States. According to The Washington...
by Admin | Jan 10, 2018 | News, Technology
For just about everyone today, the idea of self-driving or “autonomous” cars is still just a niche curiosity. Maybe they’ve heard about the concept from their friends or read about it in tech blogs, but they could never imagine driving such a vehicle...
by Admin | Jan 8, 2018 | Companies, News
Taco Bell, the “Mexican” fast food restaurant, is breaking into the fry business. Beginning January 25, 2018, Taco Bell will be selling nacho fries at a limited number of locations, all for $1. This is part of Taco Bell’s bid to become the king of the...