TIP: Start with the IBISWorld and Statista databases. Brainstorm for keywords describing technology in the industry. Examples: automation, systems, software, artificial intelligence tools, etc.)
TIPS on finding trade sources:
TIP: Start with a company's Form 10-K, which is a government source. Look in the Business section of a public company's Form 10-K for information about the industry in which it operates and related technology trends.
TIP: Start by looking for WSJ articles. Try Google to find WSJ articles. Example: "fast food" site:wsj.com
The WSJ also has many articles on technology trends. Try this Google search: food technology site:wsj.com
Try the other databases linked below to find general business news articles (ex: from WSJ, Forbes, local business newspapers).
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