With the arrival of mandatory calorie labels at large establishments and soon at smaller ones, we can ask if their impact is predictable.
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Why the Republicans and Democrats Are Like Coke and Pepsi
The Democrats and Republicans have political power for the same kinds of reasons that Coke and Pepsi or Boeing and Airbus dominate their markets.
Throwback Thursday: When McDonald’s Went to Moscow (and Maybe Changed the World)
Contemplating the impact of the McDonald’s Moscow, journalist Thomas Friedman suggested that nations that hosted the hamburger chain won’t fight each other.
An Amazon Market in South America
Everywhere we read about Amazon markets. But today, it’s the real thing. Where are we going? To what you can buy in the Amazon Basin. From Jungle to Table Our story starts in an upscale restaurant in La Paz, Bolivia.…
What Do Coca-Cola and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Have in Common?
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Coca-Cola are just two examples of higher consumer prices because transport and ingredient costs have gone up.
Six Facts: What We Don’t Know About Tipping
Just like tipping wages vary from state to state, so too do arguments from servers, kitchen staff, and restaurant owners for keeping or eliminating them.
Six Facts: What Our Pet Spending Says About Us
Documented in the entertainment category of consumer expenditures, pet spending has increased at the same time that their names have changed.
The Scandal at the Master Sommelier School
Sort of like the licensing exams required by government for certain professions, the wine industry also determines the credentials of its master sommeliers.
The New Food Technology That Could Change What We Eat
Whether about cows or chicken nuggets, sometimes seemingly insignificant new food technology can have an unexpectedly massive impact.
How Your Whisky Can Signal Your Wealth
When one bottle of single malt Macallan whisky sells for more than $1 million, we can ask if it was superior taste or some other reason.