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Pros And Cons GMO Farming

Pages: 3 (780 words) Sources: 6 Document Type:Essay Document #:20380555

… the area already under cultivation (Lucht 4260). To a large extent, this could come in handy in an attempt to address the existing food demands of a jurisdiction – and the world at large.
Secondly, GM crops are also easier to cultivate. This is more so the ……

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Bawa, Arya and Anilakumar, Kalkin. Genetically modified foods: Safety, risks and public concerns—a review. Journal of Food Science and Technology 50.6 (2013): 1035–1046.

James, Clive. Global status of commercialized biotech/GM crops: 2014 - ISAAA Brief No. 49. Ithaca: NY, 2015.

James, Clive. Global status of commercialized biotech/GM crops: 2013 - ISAAA Brief No. 49. Ithaca: NY, 2014.

Key, Suzie, Julian K-C Ma, and Pascal MW Drake. “Genetically modified plants and human health.” Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine 101.2 (2008): 290–298.

Lucht, Johnson M. Public acceptance of plant biotechnology and GM crops. Viruses 7.8 (2015): 4254–4281.

Ramaswami, Bharat, Carl E. Pray, and Natham Lalitha, N. “The spread of illegal transgenic cotton varieties in India: Biosafety regulation, monopoly, and enforcement.” World Development 40.1 (2012): 177–188.

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Local Vs Organic Food

Pages: 6 (1873 words) Sources: 8 Document Type:Essay Document #:28856359

Introduction
When it comes to the great debate over whether it is healthier to eat local foods or organic foods, there are arguments to be found on both sides. But at the end of the day, one has to decide what one is … end of the day, one has to decide what one is really seeking to achieve by choosing one side over the other. Organic foods are typically labeled or certified organic, meaning they are non-GMO and thus are naturally grown. Local foods are typically fresher and seasonal, meaning they are going to have a more authentic and more robust quality and character to them (though … authentic and more robust quality and character to them (though there is no guarantee they are raised or grown non-GMO). Nonetheless, consuming local foods comes with the added benefit of supporting local farmers and the local economy. Plus, with local foods,……

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Debate. (2018). Is organic food healthier than non-organic food? Retrieved from  https://www.debate.org/opinions/is-organic-food-healthier-than-non-organic-foods 

Goldberg, H. (2014). People Still Don\\\\'t Know the Difference Between \\\\"Organic\\\\" and \\\\"Local\\\\". Retrieved from  https://time.com/2970505/organic-misconception-local/ 

Heather, X. (2011). The local vs. organic debate. Retrieved from  http://www.intuitive-nutrition.com/the-local-vs-organic-debate/ 

Healthline. (2018). Fresh vs Frozen Fruit and Vegetables — Which Are Healthier? Retrieved from  https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/fresh-vs-frozen-fruit-and-vegetables 

O’Born, S. (2019). Local vs. organic food: the great debate. Retrieved fromhttps://canadianfamily.ca/food/great-debate-local-organic/

Ryvasy, T. (2018). Is organic or local food better? Retrieved from  https://greenamerica.org/organic-or-local/organic-or-local-food-better 

Trimarchi, M. (2018). Is it better to buy local or organic food? Retrieved from  https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/local-or-organic.htm 

Wadyka, S. (2018). Farmer’s market produce. Retrieved from  https://www.consumerreports.org/fruits-vegetables/farmers-market-produce-local-vs-organic/

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McCain Foods Strategies

Pages: 6 (1913 words) Sources: 4 Document Type:Slept Analysis Document #:89531810

Strategies of McCain Foods
There are several marketing and distribution strategies employed by McCain Foods in order to keep themselves up with the market. Marketing strategies are the core strategies that define how the product and service reaches … themselves up with the market. Marketing strategies are the core strategies that define how the product and service reaches to the customers. McCain foods comes under the highly competitive Food and Beverages Industry for which an effective marketing mix is employed making the company successful and one of the leading company in its … retention. Marketing mix ensures overall effectiveness of the company’s strategies as they are the building blocks of marketing strategy
First and foremost, McCain Food’s unique competency is ‘Calories in/ Calories out’ (how-mccain-responds-to-changes-in-the-external-environment, 2019) concept which awares the consumers of the products’ healthy attributes. This makes the product … is mostly moms who buys the company’s products for……

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(2019, September 17). Business Case Studies. Retrieved from  https://businesscasestudies.co.uk/how-mccain-responds-to-changes-in-the-external-environment/#axzz2m8hClVBn 

SLEPT Analysis of McCain Foods. (2015, April 03). PDF Slide. Retrieved from  https://pdfslide.net/documents/slept-analysis-of-mccain-foods.html 

Williamson, D. (2018, December 05). McCain Foods SWOT Analysis. Eassy 48. Retrieved from  https://www.essay48.com/term-paper/13961-McCain-Foods-Swot-Analysis 

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Impact Of Globalization On Food And Environment

Pages: 2 (678 words) Sources: 3 Document Type:Essay Document #:23494592

Food & The Environment
Summary
Globalization has an impact on all aspects of our lives from the environment to food. Foods that are produced in one country are a favorite in another country. This has resulted in food like quinoa being a favorite for health fanatics (Yu, 01/22/2019). However, this has led to quinoa not being readily available to the local … have planted the grain for export to Western countries making it scarce and pricey for the locals to buy. Globalization has led to food from different cultures and countries to be enjoyed in other countries. Nowadays, we find whole cuisines being available in different countries across the … in other countries. Nowadays, we find whole cuisines being available in different countries across the globe and people can enjoy the variety of food found in the world in the comfort of their homes. Immigrants tend to relocate with their……

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MaClean, J. (JUNE 11, 2016). Globalization is worsening the effects of climate change, study says. from  https://www.cantechletter.com/2016/06/globalization-worsening-effects-climate-change-study-says/ 

Schwab, K. (14 Jan 2019). Globalization 4.0 will help us tackle climate change. Here’s how. from  https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/01/globalization-4-0-will-help-us-tackle-climate-change-here-s-how/ 

Yu, L. (01/22/2019). Superfoods’ Dark Side: Increasing Vulnerability of Quinoa Farmers in Bolivia. from  http://web.colby.edu/st297-global18/2019/01/22/superfoods-dark-side-increasing-vulnerability-of-quinoa-farmers-in-bolivia/ 

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Fruit Science Report Washington Navel Oranges

Pages: 8 (2282 words) Sources: 7 Document Type:Research Paper Document #:72788378

...Food Fruit Science Report
Washington Navel Oranges
Introduction
In as far as appearances are concerned, the Washington Navel orange happens to have a rounded shape and is small to medium in size. One of the many distinguishing features of this particular tree are the white flowers which are scented. The canopy of the tree also appears droopy. In mid winder, the tree supplies seedless oranges that are rather tasty – making this particular variety ideal as either a commercial venture or as a past-time activity in a home orchid setting. It is important to note that the flesh of the fruit is firm and has a distinguishing deep color. The taste of the fruit could also be described as tangy and distinctly sweet. The Washington Navel orange, according to Ramsey and Markell (1920) “originated at Bahia, Brazil, apparently as a bud variation from the Portuguese orange variety, Laranja Selecta” (22). As……

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Boule, D. (2017). A Brief History of the Navel Orange in California – From the Sacramento Bee. Retrieved from  http://www.merlofarminggroup.com/brief-history-navel-orange-california-%E2%80%93-sacramento-bee 

Considine, D.M. & Considine, G.D. (2012). Foods and Food Production Encyclopedia. New York, NY: VNR.

El-Boray, M.S., Mostafa, M., Salem, E. & Sawwah, O. (2015). Improving Yield and Fruit Quality of Washington Navel Orange Using Foliar Applications of Some Natural Biostimulants. J. Plant Production, 6(8), 1317-1332.

Ferguson, L. & Grafton-Cardwell, E.E. (2014). Citrus Production Manual. Richmond, CA: UCANR Publications.

Geiger, P. & Dunkan, S. (2007). Farmers\\\\\\' Almanac. Mason, OH: Almanac Publishing Company.

Ramsey, H.J. & Markell, E.L. (1920). The Handling and Precooling of Florida Lettuce and Celery. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office.

Susser, A. (1997). The Great Citrus Book. New York, NY: Ten Speed Press.

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Natural Science Health And Nutrition

Pages: 9 (2735 words) Sources: 5 Document Type:Essay Document #:29717647

… showed that natives in the Marshall Islands developed diabetes when they moved away from their natural, organic diets and began consuming pre-packaged, fast foods. He initiated a program that returned them to a lifestyle of living off the land and sea, which gave them exercise and a … a matter of reading the literature and seeing my father drink 3 cans of Mt. Dew every day along with all the fast food he ate. I knew that I did not want to go down that path so I started focusing on my own health, nutrition … goals I began with a simple survey of the items in my fridge and cupboard and found far too much candy and pre-packaged foods. I looked at my after school and work activities and they consisted of me sitting at a computer or watching television. My goals … from going to the grocery……

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Bray, G. A., Nielsen, S. J., & Popkin, B. M. (2004). Consumption of high-fructose corn syrup in beverages may play a role in the epidemic of obesity. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 79(4), 537-543.

Davis, B. (2008). Defeating Diabetes: Lessons from the Marshall Islands. Today’s Dietitian, 10(8), 24.

Heart. (2020). Cholesterol. Retrieved from  https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/cholesterol/hdl-good-ldl-bad-cholesterol-and-triglyceride s

Heart Monounsaturated Fat. (2020). Retrieved from  https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/fats/monounsaturated-fat s

Malik, V. S., Popkin, B. M., Bray, G. A., Després, J. P., Willett, W. C., & Hu, F. B. (2010). Sugar sweetened beverages and risk of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis. Diabetes Care,  https://doi.org/10.2337/dc10-1079 

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Norovirus

Pages: 7 (1968 words) Sources: 3 Document Type:Essay Document #:89748574

… around every corner at this time. Yet, there is another virus that people do not consider so much—and, unfortunately, it is related to food—which is especially worrisome, given that Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s all fall during the same season when the norovirus is most likely to … stomach virus. It has many varieties but is typically characterized by vomiting, stomach pain and diarrhea, and usually spreads through unsanitary conditions during food preparation via the fecal-oral route—i.e., people do not wash their hands after using the restroom and then prepare food which ends up being consumed by an unwitting victim. The norovirus can also be spread via contaminated water and even from person-to-person contact … air (after vomiting) or by contacting a surface on which the virus is exposed (Brunette).
For that reason, it is very important that food preparers always take precautions to sanitize and clean properly before……

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Blake, Joan Salge. Nutrition & You. Pearson, 2016.

Brunette, Gary W. CDC Yellow Book 2018: Health Information for International Travel. Oxford University Press, 2017.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “The Symptoms of Norovirus.” CDC, 2018.  https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/about/symptoms.html 

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McDonalds Quality And Improving Operations

Pages: 8 (2369 words) Sources: 8 Document Type:Essay Document #:59085387

Quality and Improving Operations
McDonalds Corporation is the leading fast-food restaurant across the globe. Since inception the company has experienced tremendous growth and profitability due to its adoption of sound business philosophies and … profitability worldwide is its effective operation function. The company has streamlined its operation function from obtaining raw materials to production to distribution of food items/products to its customers. McDonalds Corporation has established a relatively effective operations management framework that helps in handling all its functional areas. In … paper examines quality and improvement of operations at McDonalds Corporation.
Part 1 – Quality and Conformance
McDonalds Corporation operates in an increasingly competitive fast-food industry across the globe. Despite its market share and position, this company still faces stiff competition from other rivals in the market. Throughout … that enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of its functional areas. According to Ka-Singh (2019), McDonalds’ philosophy statement on quality is……

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Crom, S. (n.d.). Managing for Continuous and Breakthrough Improvement. Retrieved June 13, 2019, from  https://www.isixsigma.com/implementation/basics/managing-continuous-and-breakthrough-improvement/ 

Hill, A. & Hill, T. (2011). Essential operations management. New York, NY: Macmillan International Higher Education.

Hu, W. & Xie, Y. (2013, April 28). Comparative Study of McDonald’s and Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) Development in China. Retrieved June 13, 2019, from  https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/ab1d/769d45deb5a0e03d147a04cb27fff30e6ae6.pdf 

Ka-Sing, L. (2019, May). Guiding Principles a Recipe for Success. South China Morning Post. Retrieved June 13, 2019, from  https://www.scmp.com/article/1006977/guiding-principles-recipe-success 

Keller, C.R. (2017, September 1). How McDonald’s Became the Leader in the Fast Food Industry. Retrieved June 13, 2019, from  https://profitworks.ca/hidden-blog/541-how-mcdonald-s-became-a-leader-in-fast-food-industry.html 

Mulholland, B. (2018, April 6). What Continuous Improvement Is (and How to Use It). Retrieved June 13, 2019, from  https://www.process.st/continuous-improvement/ 

Nanyang Consultancy. (2016, January). McDonalds – Charting McDonalds Way Forward. Retrieved June 13, 2019, from  https://mbacasecomp.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Nanyang_Mcdonalds_Final2.pdf 

Team, T. (2015, October 8). Why is it Important for McDonald’s to Focus on Quality? Forbes. Retrieved June 13, 2019, from  https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2015/10/08/why-is-it-important-for-mcdonalds-to-focus-on-quality/#1da4aebe2488

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McDonalds International Expansion

Pages: 5 (1385 words) Sources: 6 Document Type:Essay Document #:12220481

… of 166,000 people and a GDP per capita of $14,400 (CIA World Factbook, 2020). This makes it a relatively weak market for fast food, and there are only a few outlets in the entire country, and none for McDonalds. There is potential, however, in Castries, and in … and not as much beef. There is little beef raised on the island. As such St. Lucians are less likely to eat unhealthy food, or burgers, than might be the case for people in many other countries. McDonalds will need to adapt its menu in order to…[break]…(Castries, … menu in order to…[break]…(Castries, Rodney Bay, Choc Bay and Vieux Fort) and Subway has two (Castries, Rodney Bay). This provides proof that fast food does have some demand in these areas. These are all globally successful fast food chains, and none of them are burger chains. Thus, they do not compete directly with……

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CIA World Factbook (2020) St. Lucia. Central Intelligence Agency. Retrieved May 29, 2020 from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/st.html

Deloitte (2020) International tax St. Lucia highlights 2020. Deloitte. Retrieved May 29, 2020 from https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/global/Documents/Tax/dttl-tax-stluciahighlights-2020.pdf

Duncan, N. (2019) The QSR 50. Quick Service Restaurants. Retrieved May 29, 2020 from  https://www.qsrmagazine.com/reports/qsr-50-11 

Patrick (2020) McDonald’s failure in Barbados hides in plain sight. Uncommon Caribbean. Retrieved May 29, 2020 from  https://www.uncommoncaribbean.com/barbados/mcdonalds-failure-in-barbados-hides-in-plain-sight/ 

St. Lucia Times (2019) Saint Lucia slips in ease of doing business rankings. St. Lucia Times. Retrieved May 29, 2020 from  https://stluciatimes.com/saint-lucia-slips-in-ease-of-doing-business-rankings/ 

Trading Economics (2019) St. Lucia corruption perceptions index. Trading Economics. Retrieved May 29, 2020 from https://tradingeconomics.com/st-lucia/corruption-index

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Business Proposal For Coffee Shop And Restaurants

Pages: 9 (2844 words) Sources: 6 Document Type:Business Plan Document #:19528813

… and re-realize the ambition of Madam Walker to be part of the lifeblood of the community, offering the daily cup of Joe and food to boot. As an African-American, my lifeblood is connected to Madam Walker and no Walker Building restoration could be complete without its coffee … that will daily be a staple in the renewed Coffee Shop of the Walker Building.
Plus, there will be African and African-American specialty foods and deserts, such as Pap…[break]…having a culture that is vibrant and alive, a culture that a community can embrace and hug and make ……

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Benedict-Browne, T. (2019). The Icon of Indiana Avenue. Retrieved from http://nomeancity.com/walker-theater

Evans, D. (2010). Social media marketing: An hour a day. John Wiley & Sons.

Hobbs, J. (2017). 15 of Africa's favorite dishes. Retrieved from https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/africa-food dishes/index.html#targetText=Pap%20en%20vleis%2FShisa%20nyama%2C%20South%20Africa&targetText=Chops%2C%20steak%2C%20chicken%2C%20kebabs,and%20suurpap%20(soured%20pap).

Madam Walker Legacy Center. (2019). Retrieved from  https://madamwalkerlegacycenter.com/ 

National Park Service. (2019). Madame C. J. Walker Building. Retrieved from  https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/indianapolis/walkerbuilding.html 

Trout, J. & Rivkin, S. (2006). Differentiate or die. In The marketing Gurus (ed. Murray). NY: Penguin.

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