Food and Chemicals - Publications - Faculty & Research

01 Dec 2023
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Endless Possibilities

would be pilates, travel, and pro-choice. And her bio? “I would say something like: Type-A, but just the right amount; loves a good debate; enjoys good food way too much to... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna

07 Jul 2023
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A Community Hunger Solution with Global Ambitions

teamed up with partner organization ReFood, and Ghose liked the model: repurposing surplus food from restaurants to feed the local community, with hyperlocalized food drives... View Details

01 Jun 2023
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Curb Appeal

ash, food waste, and “rubbish”; materials like metal and paper were reused, and the grease from food waste was... View Details

Keywords: Alexander Gelfand; photography by Vance Jacobs; Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities; Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

01 Mar 2003
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Dick Franyo: From Banker to Barkeeper

With thirty years in the investment banking business under his belt, Richard L. Franyo (MBA ’72), then managing director of investment banking for Deutsche Bank, was ready for a change. But after a heady career that included playing a key role in building Alex. Brown &... View Details

Keywords: Deborah Blagg; Food Services and Drinking Places; Food Services and Drinking Places

12 Feb 2021
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How Dunkin’ Donuts Took Over the World

Rosenberg, is asking you to assume the top leadership role of Universal Food Systems, which is a collection of eight small food businesses. And one of them is Dunkin’ Donuts.... View Details

Keywords: brands; leadership; management; strategy; operations; career; Food and Beverage Stores; Food and Beverage Stores

19 Apr 2023
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A Kick Start for Latin American Startups

by the traditional market and sells food baskets at a fraction of the cost of "perfect" produce. As the first female-funded VC firm in the region, MAYA Capital also is creating cultural change as an... View Details

Keywords: Maureen Harmon

20 Jan 2023
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Free Spirits

looks out over the sea of guests gathered on the California coast. From across the room she locks eyes with Mariah Wood (MBA 2022). Together, Royle and Wood cofounded Tilden Cocktails, which is sharing the spotlight for a moment. Everyone... View Details

Keywords: Jen McFarland Flint; Food Services and Drinking Places; Food Services and Drinking Places

11 Mar 2021
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Leading with Heart

both sort of felt deeply and we just said, "We have to work with each other." And after that, I joined JAB Holding, which is an investment fund that owns a bunch of food retail... View Details

05 Jul 2023
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GCC Alumni Celebrate Grand Opening of New Club Center

facing the GCC and the world, such as education, food security, health, and national development," he says. "Dubai and the UAE's commitment to... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

06 Jul 2023
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Home Economics

capital, and delivering coaching and mentoring. It’s a process with a proven track record. In 2021, for example, the graduation approach assisted 91 percent of participants in Bangladesh become View Details

Keywords: April White

01 Oct 1999
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Eight Among Many: Peter G. Harf

Francisco and was eventually sent to Munich to set up BCG's office there. His strong desire to "create something and leave an imprint" then led him to Benckiser. The family-owned, $300 million former View Details

Keywords: Susan Young

15 Dec 2023
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Exploring Business Opportunities in Africa; Alumni Grapple with Plastic Waste Problem

Clubs News Clubs News Webinar illuminates broad array of business opportunities across Africa On December 5th, the HBS African-American Alumni Association (HBSAAA) hosted ‘Doing Business in Africa: From Opportunity to Action’, a webinar panel of HBS alumni who shared... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

31 Oct 2023
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Securing a Resilient Future for Senegal

Sijh Diagne (photo by Michael Bucher) In March 2020, Sijh Diagne (MBA 2017) was asked to serve as an advisor to Senegal’s minister of economy, planning, and cooperation. He was charged with leading the country’s private-sector development; but just as became the case... View Details

01 Sep 2023
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Global Outposts Expand HBS’s Intellectual Footprint

Since taking over as CEO of Tata Steel in 2013, T. V. Narendran had sought to transform India’s oldest steel manufacturing firm to ready it for a rapidly evolving business world. He instilled financial discipline, acquired new businesses, and launched digital... View Details

Keywords: Jennifer Gillespie

16 Nov 2010
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The HBS Tunnels

on the map) is the location of the Harbus offices. The gray tunnel (running from Spangler to Aldrich) has 546 “commuter” lockers along its walls, for students living off-campus. The older parts of the tunnels (the green, purple, and... View Details

Keywords: Keith Larson

01 Oct 1997
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Brice Cutrer Jones

Ask Brice Jones, founder and president of Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards, what he does for a living, and he will answer simply, "I'm a farmer." Spend a morning touring his vineyard View Details

Keywords: Judith A. Ross

01 Mar 2024
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Action Plan: Wild at Heart

garden,” she says. How to: Rewild Your Yard (Without Upsetting The Neighbors) First, do no harm. Stop using pesticides, chemical fertilizers, and gas mowers. Find a native-only nursery in your area View Details

Keywords: Christine Speer Lejeune; gardening; entrepreneurship; sustainability

01 Mar 2024
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Unlocking the Power of Community

finding there’s strong interest in this.” Think luxury brands that sell in department stores, food and beverage brands that customers encounter in grocery stores or restaurants, or sports team fans who... View Details