Haribo gummy candies owe their popularity to the Riegel family embracing innovation and having a strong grasp of business. Haribo’s founder, Hans Riegel, knew that candy was all about appearance and taste. Riegel first established a foothold as a candy entrepreneur by perfecting his gummy bears with the latest confectionary flavour and colour technology. When his sons took over in 1945, they boosted the company’s popularity even more by being one of the first to advertise on television, a new marketing tool at the time. Read full article here
Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
