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Microorganisms and Foods, 2002.
A discussion on how microorganisms can be of significance to foods. Topics covered include food spoilage, food poisoning and food related infection.
973 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper examines how microorganisms are extremely important aspects of our food supply: They can cause spoilage, they can ferment our foods and they can cause us illness through foods. It looks at how they can be found in all types of foods ? fresh food, prepared food and even preserved food. It covers such issues as food spoilage and inhibition of the growth of pathogens, microbial ability to cause disease in humans (using Staphylococcus aureus as a particular example) and commercial uses of microbes in food (fermentation etc).
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"Food poisoning results from ingestion of food that contains previously formed microbial toxins. The microorganisms that created the toxins are not usually alive when the contaminated food is eaten. The illness is caused by the action of the toxins. One of the most common forms of food poisoning is caused by Staphylococcus aureus. It is most often found in foods such as poultry, meat, egg and meat salads and creamy salad dressings. It results from the foods not being kept refrigerated after they have been prepared, as S. aureus can grow very rapidly at room temperature. Even if the food is heated again before ingestion, the toxin may not be destroyed as it is reasonably heat stable."
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Organic Foods and Genetically Modified Foods, 2004.
This paper discusses why organic foods are better than genetically modified ones.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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The writer of this article explores why organic is better. The writer provides an analysis of organic food in comparison to genetically modified foods. This paper discusses why organic foods are better than genetically modified ones. First, this paper provides a definition of organic foods. Then, the paper discusses whether organic foods sell more than genetically modified ones and and how organic foods are sold. Finally, the paper presents an argument why organic foods are healthier and safer than genetically modified ones.
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"When most people think of the term organic, an image of an environmentally conscious farmer plowing his field covered with long shafts of wheat swaying against the wind comes to mind. Words associated with the term organic are healthy, pesticide-free and flavorful. Like most stereotypes there is a grain of truth in the representations that people encounter on a daily basis. It is true that most organic farmers are environmentally health and socially conscious ... "
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Genetically Modified Foods in Africa, 2004.
This paper discusses the debate surrounding the use of genetically modified (GM) foods as food aid to African countries.
1,955 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper explains that the debate over African nations refusing U.S. GM food aid encompasses a much larger scope than the Western debate over GM foods. The author points out that, not only must African nations consider the same human health and environmental implications of GM food as their Western counterparts, but also African countries must negotiate a minefield of political and economic concerns unique to the region. The paper states that the debate surrounding GM foods in Africa must take into consideration some uniquely African problems, including Africa's desperate need to feed its large population and the relative poverty of the African nations.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Background to Genetically Modified Foods and Food Aid
Arguments Supporting Genetically Modified Foods
Arguments against Genetically Modified Foods
The Pros and Cons of Genetically Modified Food Aid
Conclusion
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"Later reports noted that Zambia's decision was influenced strongly by the UK-based BMA's fears about the spread of antibiotic resistance genes in FM foods to bacteria, and the potential for GM foods to cause allergies. Supporters of GM foods argue that the Zambia's decision was based on bad advice from the BMA. For example, the South African head of AfricaBio notes, "The American Medical Association backs GM food, as does the Royal Society in Britain, the Third World Academy of Sciences and the Food and Agriculture Organization". "
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Nutritional Foods, 2004.
Considers the case of Nutritional Foods and a possible food poisoning outbreak.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper considers the case of Nutritional Foods and a possible food poisoning outbreak. It concludes that an immediate recall is necessary, as well as the establishment of an ethics committee within the organization and a code of ethics to guide future actions.
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Case Study: Makey's Foods, 2008.
Presents a marketing strategy for the expansion into Russia by Makey's Foods, an American based company participating in the fast foods industry.
2,935 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 86.95
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This paper explains that fast foods company Makey's Foods has chosen to enter Russia because the industry there is far from mature and still presents great potential for future growth and development. The paper also points out that, other than McDonald's, the limited success of the international fast food brands in Russia can be explained by the multitude of barriers posed by the Russian environment, which are presented in the paper. The paper then analyzes the Russian culture and economy and presents several critical international marketing strategies for expansion.
Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Company Description
The Russian Economy
The Russian Fast Food Industry
Customer Analysis
Competitor Analysis
Barriers to Entry
Economic Barriers
Institutional and Administrative Barriers
Cultural Barriers
International Objectives
International Strategies
Challenges in International Management
Conclusions
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"The cultural barriers posed on entrance to Russia are extremely important and the capability to overcome them could actually mean the success of Makey's Foods. A most relevant such barrier is given by language. The official language is Russian and about 100 different languages are being spoken aside from it. The English speaking company has to find a way to address their audience; otherwise, they risk losing their investments in the Russian venture."
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Pusateri's Fine Foods, 2004.
An analysis of Pusateri's Fine Foods, a gourmet food store.
1,227 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper discusses the gourmet food retailer, Pusateri's. The paper examines the company's problem with employee retention. The paper explains that, despite Pusateri's success with customers, internal challenges have caused it to not be as successful as it possibly could be. In particular, Pusateri's has had difficulty retaining its employees for any length of period, with the average tenure being less than 2 years. The paper claims that this has led to several negative effects on the company. These issues are explored in the paper.
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"Pusateri's Fine Foods is a forty-year-old purveyor of some of the world's finest gourmet food items. Located in the heart of Toronto, Pusateri's has combined high quality items with exceptional customer service and become one of the premier gourmet retailers in the world. The company that began in the early 1960s as a small fruit market has now blossomed to a world renowned organization that has won many Retail Gourmet Food Shop Awards over the years (About Us)."
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Whole Foods Market, 2007.
A review of the natural and organic foods industry and the company Whole Foods Market, in particular.
3,455 words (approx. 13.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 97.95
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This paper discusses the company, Whole Foods Market. It describes the general economic characteristics of the natural and organic foods industry and then provides a five forces model of competitive analysis. The paper then focuses on the Whole Foods Market company by evaluating its strategy and providing a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis. The paper concludes by addressing the problems facing the company and it recommends strategies for improvement.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Industry And Competitive Analysis
General Economic Characteristics Of The Industry
Driving Forces In The Industry
The Five Forces Model Of Competitive Analysis
Competitive Analysis
Strategic Group Mapping
Key Success Factors In The Industry
How Attractive/Unattractive Is The Industry
Company Situation Analysis
Identification And Evaluation Of The Company's Strategy
SWOT Analysis
Financial Analysis
Portfolio Analysis
Key Issues/Problems Which The Firm Must Address For Its Future
Identification And Evaluation Of Various Strategy Alternatives
Presentation Of Final Commendations To The Company
Implementation Concerns
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"Whole Foods' economic strategy has recently revolved around the shifting of buying responsibility from the store level to regional and national levels, in effect putting the company into a premium position to negotiate volume discounts with vendors (Thompson C-17). The biggest supplier to Whole Foods Market is United Natural Foods (accounting for approximately 18% of the company's purchases) and the company operates eight regional distribution centers for store supplies (Thompson C-17)."
"Furthermore, Whole Foods' growth strategy is strengthened by its demonstrated commitment to community and social issues, including its donation of at least 5% of the company's after-tax profits to nonprofit/educational organizations and by offering employees 20 hours of paid community service work for every 2,000 hours worked (Thompson C-18). The company also maintains its image of social and environmental consciousness through the distribution of brochures, seminars and presentations on key issues affecting health and well-being of humans (Thompson C-18)."
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Genetically Engineered vs. Organic Foods, 2003.
This paper argues that organically grown foods are safer for consumption and for the environment than genetically engineered foods.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper explains that genetically engineered crops are created by inserting genes from one species into another to create a new type of plant. The author stresses that, in many ways, genetically engineered crops are just as harmful to the environment as other varieties of crops. The paper points out that, in addition to its environmental benefits, a growing number of studies show that organic foods are more nutritious than other foods.
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"Those people who wish to advance the production and consumption of genetically engineered foods also claim that genetically engineered crops do not interfere with their surrounding ecosystem and are noninvasive. These individuals suggest that genetically engineered crops are very similar to standard plant crops that have been modified for centuries through selective breeding by humans. Because of this, they believe that genetically engineered crops can do no more damage to the environment than any other plant has done throughout the ages. However, plants that have been genetically manipulated are different from all other types of plants."
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Organic Foods Purchase, 2005.
This paper is an extensive literature review of consumer behavior for the purchase of organic foods.
3,790 words (approx. 15.2 pages), 24 sources, APA, $ 104.95
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This paper explains that research indicates that, in the United States, perceptions factors in the purchase of organic foods relating to food safety concerns are environmental contaminants, disease-causing organisms and pesticide residues. The author points out that useful knowledge for anyone wishing to introduce consumers to organic foods is that the consumer would not perceive much risk in food until after he or she has heard about some problem; however, once that happens, it would be likely that they would make biased judgments. The paper indicates that, in contrast to nutrition knowledge, perceptions about attributes of organic foods, such as importance of nutrition, appear to be good predictors of dietary behavior; therefore, consumer information programs must be careful to reiterated nutrition as a "salient attribute" of organic food if they want to be successful in encouraging consumers to behave in a certain way.
Table of Contents
What is Consumer Behavior?
Factors Affecting Consumer Behavior
What is Perception?
Perceived Risk in Food
Price Perception
What are Attitudes?
Willingness to Pay
Resource Deficit Model
Organic Food as a Strategy to Deal with Worries about the Safety and Quality of Food
Consumer Buying Decision Process
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"Dean (1999) investigated three factors-advertising cues-he believed affected consumer perceptions (and therefore behavior) concerning product quality, uniqueness, manufacturer reputation and manufacturer corporate citizenship. It is likely the last of this list would have some effect on consumer behavior regarding organic foods, especially. The three cues Dean investigated were third-party product endorsement, brand popularity and event sponsorship. He found that the popularity cue lacked significant effect; also, he found that the three cues do not interact with each other significantly in forming a basis for consumer perception and arguably behavior."
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Genetically Engineered Foods, 2004.
An overview of genetically engineered foods and a discussion on how good they are for the environment and the citizens of the world.
2,849 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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This paper examines how genetically engineered food is food that is produced from genetically engineered crops or animals and how the process of genetic engineering occurs when genes from one organism are spliced into the DNA of another organism, creating a new organism that could no come to pass through traditional breeding methods. In particular, it looks at how, because GE foods can be produced in larger quantities and at lower costs than traditional foods, the trend to embrace them seems inevitable and how opponents of GE foods are pushing to ban them, arguing that these foods are dangerous to human health and to the environment.
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"The argument that GE foods are potentially dangerous, that they may possibly be harmful in some unknown way at some unknown time cannot support the proposal to ban GE foods. For example, recent charges that a type of GE corn found in corn snacks could cause nausea and anaphylactic shock failed to provide the necessary evidence to support this accusation. No clinical case demonstrating such allergic reactions was ever reported. In addition, the quantity of this type of GE corn found in Taco Bell tacos was only one percent?an amount too small to be of any consequence."
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Irradiated Foods, 2002.
This paper discusses the issues pro and con over irradiated food, food treated with radiation to destroy bacteria.
1,025 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 6 sources, $ 36.95
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This paper presents the controversy concerning the safety and long-term health effects of irradiated foods. The paper argues in favor of irradiation by pointing out that it has been used for many years without problems and that many respectable studies have shown that it is not harmful. The author also presents arguments from studies using laboratory animals that there is evidence about carcinogens, chromosomal, genetic hazards and the loss of vitamins and nutrients.
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"Supporters of irradiated food cited the fact that this treatment has been endorsed by ?such diverse entities as the World Health Organization, the United Nations, the U.S. Public Health Service and the American Medical Association?. Moreover, hospitals and nursing homes have fed irradiated food to burn victims and chemotherapy patients for years due to the fact such ?immunologically comprised people are particularly prone to infections from bacteria that irradiation destroys".
Astronauts have been eating irradiated food since 1972."
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Genetically Modified Foods, 2005.
This paper discusses the scientific and political aspects of genetically modified foods.
6,830 words (approx. 27.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 154.95
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This paper explains that the countries most affected by the debate surrounding genetically modified (GM) foods are Middle Eastern and Third World countries, which stand to reap the benefits of solving widespread starvation, and countries such as the United States, that are robust suppliers of GM foods. The author points out that, like all new technologies, GM pose some risks, both known and unknown; controversies surrounding GM foods and crops commonly focus on human and environmental safety, labeling and consumer choice, intellectual property rights, ethics, food security, poverty reduction and environmental conservation. The paper stresses that the likelihood that poorer countries will not be able to produce GM foods is very high because of their lack of money, resources and technology to produce them.
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"Therefore, in addition to conserving water by improving leaf characteristics, plant roots may be genetically modified to improve water uptake from the soil. Some plants such as mesquite trees prosper in extreme deserts because their roots grow to great depths to reach underground water supplies. Water channels--that is, proteins that transport water across cell membranes--are likely key players and thus good targets for genetic modification. Drought problems cause hardship to farmers worldwide. Genetic improvement of drought tolerance of crop plants through traditional breeding or gene engineering has shown encouraging signs that plants can be genetically modified to better cope with drought."
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Leadership and Organizational Change at Kudler Fine Foods, 2008.
A study of Kudler Fine Foods' organizational structure and leadership styles.
1,290 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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This paper present Kudler Fine Foods as a model that can be used to analyze organizational change and leadership styles within a dynamic work environment. It examines how Kudler's operations affect a major facet of a business, its organizational structure. The examination is somewhat exploratory so as to highlight the strategic elements of the organization, while exploring issues related to change and other related organizational behavioral trends. Other issues and functions, which play an important role within the context of its organizational culture and have a drastic impact on human resources, and financial objectives, are explored and discussed using charts. The paper concludes that understanding and integrating the organizational structure with the Kudler's company objectives is the key to effective management.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Organizational Culture at Kudler Fine Foods
Leadership Style at Kudler Fine Foods
External Environment and Kudler Fine Foods
Conclusion
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"It is common knowledge that motivating the workforce is a necessary prerequisite for effective management. Kudler has gained tremendous success, by enforcing being able to correctly identifying rewards to performance and hence motivating the workforce to support the organizational structure. This is evident from the employee files and reviews that have shown improvements in major aspects of employee development."
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Kudler Fine Foods, 2006.
This document discusses the relevance of market research and competitive intelligence to Kudler Fine Foods.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 53.95
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In this article the writer looks at the Kudler Fine Foods company and discusses the relevance of market research. The writer explains that Kudler Fine Foods is a small purveyor of fine and specialty food items serving a niche market in the San Diego metropolitan area. Its revenues are in excess of $2m annually and it currently has an aggressive growth and expansion strategy. The writer shows that market research directly affects the relevance and utility of an organization's marketing plan and recommends that Kudler Fine Foods should take advantage of diligent market research efforts. Also, the writer highlights that building accurate competitive intelligence profiles can lead to more appropriate decisions regarding growth markets.
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"Kudler Fine Foods was founded by Kathy Kudler in 1998 in La Jolla, California. Its primary market is the San Diego metropolitan area and it currently operates three stores within that general area. Kudler Fine Foods is based on the premise that there is a market willing to pay a premium for quality gourmet food items that are otherwise difficult to find and to afford. Kudler Fine Foods addresses this need and it intends to continue its expansion in the future into new markets. Kudler Fine Foods' primary format is a facility consisting of approximately 16,000 square feet and seeks anchor locations in upscale shopping centers. Kudler Fine Foods markets food products in bakery and pastries, produce, meat and seafood items, condiments and other food products, and cheese and other dairy products."
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Genetically Engineered Foods, 2002.
Discusses the dangers of using genetically modified (GM) foods.
2,315 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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Despite only being around for the last ten years, genetically engineered crops account for more than two-thirds of all crops in the United States. This paper provides a brief explanation of what GM foods are. It then discusses the reason GM foods have become so popular is so short a time, the main reason being the monetary value linked to patenting GM crops. Finally, the paper discusses the adverse effects of using GM foods, including the fact that the U.S. government does not fund any research into the health effects of GM food.
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"The Nobel Prize-winning chemist Robert F. Curl proclaimed the 20th century was ?the century of physics and chemistry, but it is clear that the next century will be the century of biology? (Rifkin). Welcome to the age of biotechnology and genetic engineering. From cloning, to synthesized human insulin, to industrial alcohols like ethanol and methane, genetic engineering can already be seen in many aspects of life (Moody). It has especially made a huge impact on this food industry in the form of genetically modified crops. Despite only being around for the last ten years, genetically engineered crops account for more than two-thirds of all crops in the United States. This includes 60% of cotton crops, 63% of soybeans, and over 65% of corn (Moody). These numbers are staggering considering the time they have been around, and the sparse research done on their effects."
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