Carrara Marble: Behind the Fancy Facade
For many, the sight of Italy conjures up positive images like the natural rolling hills of Tuscany, the gourmet wine,
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Coming to Life: Global Implications of Yerba Mate’s Commodity Chain
In the analysis of yerba mate’s commodity chain, I focus on the brand Guayaki to show the implications of the
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Read moreMoroccan Gold
Argan oil, a product from a small southwestern region of Morocco, is sometimes referred to as “Moroccan gold” because of
Read moreCoca, Commodity Chains, and Illicit Industry
This is my commodity chain project about the environmental, economic, and cultural implications of the cocaine trade within a global
Read moreDole Bananas: How do they get to American supermarkets and at what cost?
In this story map, I explore the journey a banana takes from a farm in Ecuador to a grocery store
Read moreA Rose from Colombia
Colombia has become a major exporter of cut flowers, specifically to the U.S. This story map will follow the rose
Read moreWhere does canned tuna come from?
https://arcg.is/1aXKyG In this story map I explain how Tuna from the Western and Central Pacific is processed, canned, and distributed
Read moreHow a Baseball is Made
Baseball is America’s pastime, played professionally for over a century, yet the ball itself is made overseas in Costa Rica.
Read moreQuinoa: An Ancient ‘Grain’ in a Contemporary Context
In recent decades, the world has witnessed a quinoa explosion. In this Story Map, I aim to show how quinoa
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