Scientists are trying to find other ways to help pollination
Honey bees, which have been commercially used since the 1990’s, might not be the only bee in town to cure the global pollination issue.
As 35% of the world’s crop depends on pollination, scientists are discovering that there might be a cure to to honey bee crisis after finding that California has over 1,600 species of bees that do not produce honey but are able to pollinate
Sugar Shortage Linked To High Fructose Corn Syrup
The global shortage of sugar seems to be a direct result from less demand of high fructose corn syrup in the US.
For the 2nd year in a row, global demand for sugar has surpassed production resulting in a deficit of 15 million tons
https://paigepapers.com/2011/11/07/sugarshortageandcornsyrup/
Food Trucks now deliver in Chicago.
The food truck scene knows how to make the most of what they have as the Chicago winter approaches by hosting select delivery services in the neighborhoods they serve
Japan gets into fromage.
With gained momentum from All Japan Natural Cheese Contest, a biennial which promotes locally produced cheese and fromagers, as well as other events, the Japanese culture is starting to appreciate the good ol’ cheese
Global rice prices are going up more than expected after recent flooding in Thailand which has damaged 20% of the main rice crop.
Vietnam and India may see an increase of rice exports as they also raise prices to match Thailand– which is now at an all-time 3-year high
U.S. almond exports are on the rise
United States Department of Agriculture shows that foreign exports of almonds to Europe are up by 10% for the 2011-12 year.
While walnut exports didn’t see as much growth due to lack of U.S. supplies and hazelnuts remaining stagnant, almond production rate has boosted up 16% higher than last year, setting a record of 1.0 million metric tons produced
Green Mountain Coffee introduces single-cup brewing
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, which introduced Keurig Single-Cup brewing, plans to expand manufacturing and production facilities in Vermont.
In the upcoming fiscal year, 2012, Green Mountain plans to increase the amount of employees by 30% with the addition of two manufacturing and production facilities
https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/20/greenmountainkeurigsinglecup/
Starbucks plans to offer something a little more “lighter”
Starbucks expands it coffee options to include a lighter roast
named “Blonde”.
Starbucks plans to begin brewing Blonde blends in cafes and supermarkets on next year, January 10th 2012
https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/19/starbuckslighterroast_blonde/
The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf wants to provide more selections for consumers
The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf plans to offer its coffee selection in whole bean, bulk whole bean or grounded at 68 Quality Food Centers in Washington State.
In additional brand expansion efforts, The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf will have 12 oz packaged coffee available for purchase in traditional blends such as French Roast, Italian Roast, Breakfast Blend, House Blend and more.
https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/18/thecoffeebeanandtealeafexpands/
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