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- 01 Jun 2023
- News
Cultivating Prosperity in Afghanistan
saffron to wider markets and realized it represented a compelling value proposition. “Farmers could make more money, especially as it’s a very high-price crop, and because saffron is so light, it’s easy to transport by air. The margins... View Details
Keywords: Jennifer Gillespie
- 01 Mar 2018
- News
Every Trick in the Book
beloved,” she says. But beloved didn’t pay the bills, and by 2015, after decades of pressure from big chains and the internet, the small, independent store was on the verge of closing. That’s when Brody, a New Yorker who spends her... View Details
Keywords: April White
- 25 Apr 2024
- News
Origin Stories
ever did,” he says. “As a leader, trying to understand and appreciate the cultures of the countries where you do business is key to building bridges of trust.” Now closing in on his 30th anniversary as CEO, Hess describes how his father started the company and the... View Details
- 01 Mar 2024
- News
Alumni and Faculty Books and Podcasts
actionable strategies, this guide is tailor-made for the ambitious young professional who is eager not just to navigate but to conquer today’s workplace. Guide to Foods of México: Discover the Delights of Mexican View Details
- 01 Mar 2024
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Unlocking the Power of Community
understanding of the value they can create for both company and consumer. The buzzy technologies of Web3—blockchain, crypto, artificial intelligence—are simply the tools Co:Create uses to realize this vision. Fung would love to see more... View Details
Keywords: April White
- 15 Dec 2023
- News
Exploring Business Opportunities in Africa; Alumni Grapple with Plastic Waste Problem
well as Ace Foods, which sells African spices. She is also the founder of African Food Changemakers and an expert on African agriculture and nutrition, entrepreneurship, social innovation and youth development; Runa Alam (MBA 1985), a... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 12 Feb 2021
- News
How Dunkin’ Donuts Took Over the World
Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Spotify More Skydeck episodes Courtesy Bob Rosenberg Courtesy Bob Rosenberg Dan Morrell: In 1963, Bob Rosenberg’s (MBA 1963) father asked him to become CEO of Universal Food Systems—which included a... View Details
- 11 Mar 2021
- News
Leading with Heart
speaks to Ranjay Gulati—his former college classmate and his eventual HBS Executive Education professor—about how Panera has faced the myriad challenges of the pandemic, the leadership values that guide him, and how a deep, personal loss... View Details
- 12 Mar 2021
- News
My Favorite Case
food company during the pandemic. Wow, what a ride—we are still growing! —Richard Craven (MBA 1987) Back to top “Head Ski Co.” Published in 1967, this case describes the development of the company to its preeminence in high-priced skis,... View Details
- 12 Nov 2021
- News
Alumni Business Leaders on Confronting the Climate Change Challenge
That is why we introduced pep+ (PepsiCo Positive), our strategic end-to-end transformation, with sustainability at the center of how we will create value for our shareholders and all our stakeholders. Climate action across our supply... View Details
- 01 Dec 2022
- News
Singing to the Corn
you will, for an alternative to the high-yield, soil-depleting cycle of tilling, pesticides, and fertilization that could ultimately endanger the planet’s ability to grow enough food for its people. Through gardens planted with heirloom... View Details
- 07 Apr 2015
- News
Warrior Spirit
supplies.) “My value proposition is this: Not only are you going to learn from a world champion, you’re going to do so in facilities that are safe, clean, and fun,” says Sityodtong. “This is more like an academy than a fight gym, which is... View Details
- 22 Feb 2024
- News
GCC Crossroads Aims for a Bright Future; Seattle Alumni Talk Leadership in Tech; Italy Preps for European Alumni Summit
Clubs News Clubs News Crossroads Forum Explores Future of Gulf Region More than 1,300 public and private leaders convened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on January 30 and 31 for the Crossroads GCC Future Impact Forum, co-hosted by the HBS Club of the Gulf Cooperation Council... View Details
Keywords: Margie Kelley
- 01 Aug 1998
- News
High Honors
to marketing director at General Mills from 1977 to 1986, when Philip Morris scooped her up for its General Foods division (which later merged with Kraft Foods). There she served in marketing posts and ultimately as a general manager. In... View Details
- 01 Dec 2022
- News
Full Court Press
vuvuzelas competes with the arena’s mix of American hip-hop and regional hits. It is a distinctly regional take on an iconic American export. The league is a core pillar of NBA Africa, a two-year-old venture whose value NBA Commissioner... View Details
Keywords: Dan Morrell
- 29 Aug 2023
- News
Helping Consumers Decarbonize their Purchases
millions of users and we get to make money earlier with a higher value subscription model. As we look forward, we are interested in also aligning our business model with people actually reducing emissions, not just offsetting them. So... View Details
- 22 Jul 2014
- News
Hungry for Change
associated with food insecurity in Minnesota ($1.6 billion annually, according to a study by the University of Minnesota) and what it will take to fix the problem ($300 million, with an estimated 100 million meals missed at $3 each). "We... View Details
Keywords: Agriculture
- 01 Feb 2000
- News
Jerry Shafir: A Simmering Success Story
Boston's Legal Sea Foods restaurant chain, where he met his future partner, Christopher Nessen. A production chef at the company, Nessen provided the culinary and technical expertise for Kettle Cuisine. He was well acquainted with the... View Details
Keywords: Deborah Blagg
- 01 Jun 2015
- News
The End of Cows?
When Senior Lecturer José B. Alvarez was the CEO of Stop & Shop, he heard a recurring complaint from customers: The meat quality, they said, seemed to vary by the day. That’s the nature of meat: Nobody in the supply chain can guarantee... View Details
- 01 Oct 2002
- News
What's Cookin'
chocolate-chip cookies. Fox, who owns Community Bakery in Little Rock, Arkansas, says he never imagined he'd one day make his living absorbed in the business of food and its many challenges, including long hours, the unending demand for... View Details
Keywords: Hanna, Julia