When space shuttle Atlantis took off on its final mission Friday, it was carrying a crew of special tiny passengers that are part of an advanced research and development project that could benefit humans for decades to come.
The changing economy is making it a virtual requirement for the food industry, especially supermarkets and other retailers, to stay ahead of trends to attract consumers, said Phil Lempert, known stateside as the "Supermarket Guru” for his reputation as one of the leading analysts of consumer behavior trends in the food industry.
More than 100 local local entrepreneurs had the chance to learn about new programs and services to increase their exports or begin the process of exporting, as well as establishing ties with local and federal officials, international business experts and international banking and insurance professionals during Thursday’s Global Access Exporter Forum.