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Greg Steltenpohl on Califia Farm’s Plant-based Movement towards a Sustainable Future

Greg Steltenpohl, founder and CEO of Califia Farms, explains how his interest in “the integration of people and environment” drives his long-term commitment to creating products that promote better health. He also shares how Califia has strengthened its brand by maintaining its pledge to produce with completely vegan ingredients, aligning products with its brand values, and carefully considering the archetypes of its products. In addition, Greg predicts whether we’ll see more people commit to a plant-centric diet in the near future.

Chinese Ban on Trash Importation: A New Dilemma for Recycling

Since 2018, China has closed its borders to the wave of trash generated by the West, forcing Americans to reconsider the problem of waste and shift towards a more sustainable future via the principles of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.

Alliant Credit Union: An Emphasis on Membership

With over 500,000 members nationwide and $12 billion in assets, Alliant Credit Union is one of the largest non-profit financial cooperatives owned by its members. In a panel discussion with Business Today students visiting Alliant for their Breakout Trip to Chicago, CEO Dave Mooney and CTO Alan Pitcher explain that Alliant values the growing demand for convenient financial services among consumers and will continue innovating the banking sector to best support its members.

Event Coverage, Breakout TripsBusiness TodayFebruary 18, 2020student publication, credit card, chicago, finance, bank, consumerism

La Croix Fizzling Out?

A 2018 lawsuit against La Croix that argued the ingredients in the drink are actually the same as those used in cockroach insecticide. These allegations may be especially harmful to La Croix now, as the movement towards eating and drinking all-natural products has never been stronger.

Bleak Friday?

With online sales being released earlier and earlier, coupled with growing stigma around Black Friday, there has been a steady year-over-year decline in foot traffic on this polarizing day.