CHICAGO — SnackFutures, the innovation and venture team at Mondelez International, Inc., has unveiled the nine rising snack brands participating in its third annual CoLab. First launched in 2021, CoLab is a startup program that helps Mondelez build a portfolio of “disruptive brands and venture pipelines.” Participants will receive a 12-week curriculum of virtual and…
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Whitmer meets with government, business leaders on a Europe trip
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer conducted her second international trade mission of the year this week, spending… LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer conducted her second international trade mission of the year this week, spending two days in Austria and Latvia meeting with both business and government leaders. Whitmer, who…
Inflation hit 4.9% in April, the lowest it’s been in two years
Consumer prices rose 4.9% in April — the first time annual inflation has landed below 5% in two years. On a monthly basis, the inflation rate rose 0.4%, which was higher than the 0.1% in March. The latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed other favorable trends: Food prices rose just 7.7% over…
What is a Medical Power of Attorney?
One document that we recommend for almost all of our estate planning clients is a Medical Durable Power of Attorney. This document allows you to select the person who will make medical decisions on your behalf, if you are incapacitated or unable to make them yourself. We can help you stay on top of the…
6 ways to make more income from your investments
Breadcrumb Trail Links Investors The downside from here is much smaller than the upside Published May 09, 2023 • Last updated 1 day ago • 5 minute read A monitor with stock market information on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photo by Michael Nagle/Bloomberg files Article content There are some unique opportunities…
Disney posts higher second-quarter earnings and revenue thanks to strong theme parks business
For the three months ended April 1, Disney earned $1.27 billion or 69 cents per share. That compares with $470 million, or 26 cents per share, a year ago. After adjusting for one-time items, Disney earns 93 cents per share, matching analysts’ expectations according to a poll by FactSet. Revenue rose 13% to $21.82 billion….
Best of Lab Grown Diamond
Lab-grown diamonds are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to mined diamonds. They are chemically and physically identical to mined diamonds, but they are often much more affordable. If you are considering buying a lab grown diamond, there are a few things you should keep in mind. There are two main types of lab-grown diamonds:…
Want a digital Canadian dollar? The Bank of Canada wants to know
Article content The Bank of Canada said it still thinks a digital version of the dollar is unnecessary, but it wants to know what Canadians think about the possibility anyway. Article content Canada’s central bank stepped up its years-long investigation of cryptocurrency on May 8, initiating a public consultation on the subject of a central…