raw materials - n. the basic material that can be used to make or create something

goods - n. things for sale

adapt - v. to change (something) so that it functions better or is better suited for a purpose

encourage - v. to make (someone) more likely to do something

middle class - n. the social class that is between the upper class and the lower class and that includes mainly business and professional people, government officials, and skilled workers

process - v. to change (something) from one form into another by preparing, handling, or treating it in a special way

bar - n. a solid piece of something that is shaped like a rectangle

competitive - adj. as good as or better than others of the same kind : able to compete successfully with others