Poultry is big business in the U.S. and North America. In 2014, the U.S. poultry industry alone produced 8.54 billion broiler/fryer chickens. That’s about 1.13 chickens for every person on Earth. And you can’t talk poultry without talking processing and packaging – and knives. The poultry industry literally runs on... read more

Americans love snacking. Snacking is one of the most popular pastimes in America. According to Mintel, 94% of Americans snack at least once per day – and more than half of all adults snack 2-3 times a day. Whether you’re binging on a Netflix show, watching the big game, or... read more

Bottled water is the most popular beverage in the United States. This is most likely a combination of a variety of factors, including its convenient and cold, an increased focus on healthy beverage options, and large-scale marketing pushes from manufacturers like PepsiCo and Coca Cola. Regardless of the reason, one... read more

No one can argue the fact that America is a country of innovators. American engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs invented the computer, created the internet, sent a man to the moon, and envisioned the smartphone. But, don’t make the mistake of believing that innovation is reserved just for white lab coat... read more

The printing industry has gone through some major changes in the past few years. Our discussion below covers the reasons for the changes more deeply – but the punchline is that the pace of mergers and acquisitions in this industry has increased dramatically in the last 5-10 years, creating a... read more

Speed drives almost all technological innovations. The assembly line was built because Henry Ford wanted to put his cars together more quickly. The internet was created because data transfers between information agencies were too slow. The airplane was invented because the Wright Brothers thought that ocean-based transport took too long... read more

The craft brewing industry is huge in the United States – and shows no signs of slowing down. While domestic “macrobrews” still lead the pack in terms of overall sales volume, craft breweries have been experiencing staggering growth. In 2012, the overall market cap of the craft brewing industry was... read more

Sometimes, the paper industry gets a reputation for being bad for the environment. But the modern paper industry is far from destructive. In fact, the paper industry as a whole has made great strides in recent years towards sustainability, especially as renewable resources and environmentally-friendly business models become commonplace. In... read more

Modern life can be hard and draining. Sometimes after a long day at the office, the last thing anyone wants to do is go to the grocery store, figure out a meal plan for the night, and cook their food. This consumer mindset has created a lot of opportunities and... read more