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- 18 Nov 2016
- Working Paper Summaries
Standardized Color in the Food Industry: The Co-Creation of the Food Coloring Business in the United States, 1870–1940
- 25 Jan 2021
- Working Paper Summaries
India’s Food Supply Chain During the Pandemic
- 2016
- Working Paper
Standardized Color in the Food Industry: The Co-Creation of the Food Coloring Business in the United States, 1870–1940
By: Ai Hisano
This working paper examines how, starting in the 1870s, food manufacturers in the United States began to use standardized color, achieved by synthetic dyes, as part of their marketing strategies. Food manufacturers along with dye makers and regulators co-created the... View Details
Keywords: Food; Supply and Industry; Food and Beverage Industry; Food and Beverage Industry; United States
Hisano, Ai. "Standardized Color in the Food Industry: The Co-Creation of the Food Coloring Business in the United States, 1870–1940." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 17-037, October 2016.
- July 1998 (Revised December 2001)
- Case
Jollibee Foods Corporation (A): International Expansion
By: Christopher A. Bartlett and Jamie O'Connell
Noli Tingzon, newly-appointed international division VP at Jollibee, the Philippines-based hamburger chain, is faced with the challenge of expanding fast food operations in Asia in the face of stiff competition. The case describes Jollibee's six-year international... View Details
Keywords: Organizational Change and Adaptation; Motivation and Incentives; Expansion; Global Range; Global Strategy; Food and Beverage Industry; Philippines
Bartlett, Christopher A., and Jamie O'Connell. "Jollibee Foods Corporation (A): International Expansion." Harvard Business School Case 399-007, July 1998. (Revised December 2001.)
- October 2010 (Revised November 2010)
- Case
Belco Global Foods
By: C. Fritz Foley and Matthew Johnson
This case introduces students to the fundamental issues that managers face when deciding what international trade finance terms to use when transacting with other firms. In late 2009, Pam Arnold, the head of global credit at Belco Global Foods, must decide which trade... View Details
Keywords: Trade; Credit; Financing and Loans; International Finance; Globalized Firms and Management; Food and Beverage Industry
Foley, C. Fritz, and Matthew Johnson. "Belco Global Foods." Harvard Business School Case 211-033, October 2010. (Revised November 2010.)
- November 1965 (Revised October 2005)
- Case
Kemp Foods Corporation
By: David F. Hawkins and F. Robert Madera
Keywords: Food and Beverage Industry
Hawkins, David F., and F. Robert Madera. "Kemp Foods Corporation." Harvard Business School Case 110-101, November 1965. (Revised October 2005.)
- April 2007 (Revised May 2007)
- Case
John Mackey and Whole Foods Market
By: Nancy F. Koehn and Katherine Miller
Traces the history of organic agriculture from its pre-industrial roots to the present day, and examines the growth of Whole Foods Market in the context of the broader growth of the organic industry. Also investigates John Mackey's role as a founder and leader of the... View Details
Keywords: Leadership; Food; Entrepreneurship; Agribusiness; Food and Beverage Industry; Food and Beverage Industry; Food and Beverage Industry
Koehn, Nancy F., and Katherine Miller. "John Mackey and Whole Foods Market." Harvard Business School Case 807-111, April 2007. (Revised May 2007.)
- June 1997
- Teaching Note
Nutra Foods TN
By: David F. Hawkins
Teaching Note for (9-196-038). View Details
- April 1979 (Revised July 1985)
- Case
Baby Foods Industry--1966-78
Keywords: Food and Beverage Industry
Porter, Michael E. "Baby Foods Industry--1966-78." Harvard Business School Case 379-185, April 1979. (Revised July 1985.)
- August 1978
- Article
World Food Council at Three Years--Global Food System Manager?
By: James E. Austin and Mitchel B. Wallerstein
Austin, James E., and Mitchel B. Wallerstein. "World Food Council at Three Years--Global Food System Manager?" Food Policy 3, no. 3 (August 1978).
- January 2009 (Revised October 2009)
- Case
GLOBALGAP: Food Safety and Private Standards
By: David E. Bell and Mary Louise Shelman
In response to new laws governing liability and several food safety scares in the 1990s, European retailers drove the creation of a universal production standard based on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for fresh fruit and vegetables and a third-party certification... View Details
Keywords: Agribusiness; Food; Governance Compliance; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Business and Government Relations; Safety; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry; Europe
Bell, David E., and Mary Louise Shelman. "GLOBALGAP: Food Safety and Private Standards." Harvard Business School Case 509-004, January 2009. (Revised October 2009.)
- Video
City Fresh Foods
- November 2001 (Revised November 2001)
- Case
Royal Ahold NV: A Global Food Provider
By: Ray A. Goldberg and James M Beagle
Ahold decides how strategy and partnerships will enable it to lead the global food industry for the future. View Details
- May 2009
- Supplement
The World Food Programme during the Global Food Crisis (B)
By: Anette Mikes, Peter Tufano, Eric D. Werker and Jan-Emmanuel De Neve
Mikes, Anette, Peter Tufano, Eric D. Werker, and Jan-Emmanuel De Neve. "The World Food Programme during the Global Food Crisis (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 709-052, May 2009.
- 17 Oct 2016
- HBS Case
Business Solutions That Help Cut Food Waste
As much as 40 percent of food grown in the United States for human consumption is wasted. Source: Eivaisla After decades of wasteful food practices, where perfectly good food... View Details
- February 2019 (Revised January 2020)
- Supplement
Pierre Foods Acquisition of Advance Foods (E-1): Employment Agreement—Employer Perspective
By: Guhan Subramanian and Mike Harmon
Subramanian, Guhan, and Mike Harmon. "Pierre Foods Acquisition of Advance Foods (E-1): Employment Agreement—Employer Perspective." Harvard Business School Supplement 919-029, February 2019. (Revised January 2020.)
- February 2019 (Revised April 2024)
- Case
Pierre Foods Acquisition of Advance Foods (D-2): Credit Agreement—Lender Perspective
By: Guhan Subramanian and Mike Harmon
Subramanian, Guhan, and Mike Harmon. "Pierre Foods Acquisition of Advance Foods (D-2): Credit Agreement—Lender Perspective." Harvard Business School Case 919-028, February 2019. (Revised April 2024.)
- February 2019 (Revised January 2020)
- Supplement
Pierre Foods Acquisition of Advance Foods (C-2): Stockholders' Agreements—Minority Perspective
By: Guhan Subramanian and Mike Harmon
Subramanian, Guhan, and Mike Harmon. "Pierre Foods Acquisition of Advance Foods (C-2): Stockholders' Agreements—Minority Perspective." Harvard Business School Supplement 919-026, February 2019. (Revised January 2020.)
- June 2005 (Revised April 2008)
- Case
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
By: John R. Wells and Travis Haglock
Can a short-sleeved, sandal-wearing, college dropout create a company manifesting love, joy, and happiness? Chainsaw John Mackey did. This CEO took a five-month sabbatical to hike the Appalachian Trail. More credentials: Sales-per-square foot of $690 and rising. Hiring... View Details
Keywords: Management Style; Motivation and Incentives; Food; Management Practices and Processes; Groups and Teams; Success; Leadership Style; Management Teams; Business Growth and Maturation; Emerging Markets; Food and Beverage Industry; Food and Beverage Industry; Food and Beverage Industry
Wells, John R., and Travis Haglock. "Whole Foods Market, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 705-476, June 2005. (Revised April 2008.)