Native Chiltepine pepper in Southern Arizona

Something other than coffee is brewing at Exo Roast Co. Along with the typical coffee beverages like lattes, cappuccinos, and chai, Exo Roast Co. also offers something with a little extra kick to it—a chiltepine cold brew. “It sprung from an interest in using local ingredients,” Doug Smith, co-owner of Exo Roast Co., said. From…

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Pop-up shops: an emerging merchandising trend

Here today, gone tomorrow—the motto of the $50 billion industry of pop-up shops. Companies such as Coca-Cola, Prada and Audi have utilized this unique market to not only build brand awareness but use it as a test market for new product lines. With the successful nature and newfound livelihood of these pop-up shops, Kristin Tovar…

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