...Rubrics section of the course. Food, the one thing all human beings can agree upon its necessity for our survival. Ever walked into a grocery store and gotten a headache from the bombardment of food certifications. USDA Organic, Certified Humane Raised & Handled, Natural, Fair Trade Certified, Non-GMO Project Verified, and Food Alliance are just a few of the dizzying array of food certifications circling around. The simple truth only two of the multitudes of certifications around should warrant your attention. Some will contend that Fair Trade has its merits, really? The Fair Trade association developed from the need to offer protection and security for coffee farmers. Fair Trade exists to provide premiums to farmers to ensure the farmers gets a standardized price and were not exploited for labor. Sounds fair right? Fair Trade lacks any governmental branch, its criteria is created from within its own walls. Where does the money really go? To the laborers? Better farming conditions? Or in someone’s bank account? There is unfortunately no way to trace the funds making Fair Trade hard to trust and impossible to verify. This leaves only USDA organic and Non-GMO Project Verified as the real top two contenders each with their own subtle flaws. Unlike every other certification USDA Organic is regulated by U.S. Department of Agriculture (Hence the name USDA) and verified by a third party. In order for food to bare the USDA Organic label a strict set of qualifications...
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...Pepper Seed DNA Extraction Biochem lab: CHE 452L marisol gomez Pepper Seed DNA Extraction Biochem lab: CHE 452L marisol gomez 2015 2015 INTRODUCTION The jalapeno is a member of the capsicum family, along with many other peppers. The usual methods for characterization of different pepper species are based on their morphological and physiological traits, however this many not always be enough. For peppers, their traits are influenced by things like their genotype or their specific environment. Genomic markers can allow for a more direct comparison of closely related individuals (Ansari and Khan, 2012). In our case we focus on DNA extraction. The two basic parts of a DNA extraction procedure include the breaking of the cell walls to expose the DNA and the use of enzymes to remove contaminants. The DNA is analyzed for purity by taking the absorbance. The pure DNA is then visualized by gel electrophoresis. The DNA extraction of plant seeds is difficult because of their cell wall. The method used to break the cell wall includes grinding the seeds with liquid nitrogen. The addition of DNAzol is used to isolate genomic DNA (Chomczynski et al. 1997). Restriction enzymes are necessary to fragment patterns of the DNA and in turn making it easier to analyze the DNA through gel electrophoresis. BACKGROUND The purpose of our experiment is to extract the DNA from pepper seeds to be able to compare and contrast the similarities in their DNA. The extraction of DNA from a plant...
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...does give back to the local community by supporting the local shelters and food banks. The company also allows local farmer a chance to become suppliers for the local area stores. Whole Foods have a unique niche market by putting a priority on what product it sells, the pricing of each items, how to communicate to the customers and promote health lives, and it is stores are located in places of high traffic so everyone can locate it. Whole Food markets product that is based on a natural and organic food. The market works with farmer to meet the organic standard based on state’s requirements: No toxic or persistent pesticides or herbicides No sewer sludge or synthetic fertilizers No GMOs (genetically modified organisms) No antibiotics No synthetic growth hormones No irradiation (Whole Food Market) Currently, people are on health kicks. “Over 54 million Americans paid gym membership fees in 2014, and for the second year in a row actual visits to the gyms exceeded 5 billion. Memberships have grown 18.6% between 2008 and 2014, and the trend continues in 2015” (franchisehelp). Healthy food (non-vegetables) is almost non existed in local markets. “The trends for American’s to eat healthy is 66% say they eat heathier now than two years ago, 64% try to buy healthier foods, and 63% says it is a challenge to eat healthy. With 63% of consumers finding it a challenge to eat healthy, there certainly is a need for retailers to meet demand” (instantcensus.com). With a Whole...
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...Patricia Bruglio BUSN 2060 Case Study Assignment Food, Inc. How has technology been applied to the food production process? Give / describe at least 3 examples. There are several benefits technology has applied to the food production process. Genetic engineering is one approach that has allowed scientists to introduce new traits or characteristics to an organism. For example, plants may be genetically engineered to produce characteristics that enhance the growth or nutritional value of food crops. Cotton, corn and soybeans are the most common GE crops in the U.S., according to the USDA. Most of the food we eat today has undergone some form of food processing. A process known as “food irradiation”makes our fresh and frozen poultry and meats safe by destroying the bacteria that can make us sick. This technology treats foods with ionizing radiation that can kill bacteria and parasites that have the potential to cause foodborne disease. The advances in chemical fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides have highly impacted the food production process. Today’s modern fertilizers promote crop growth and protect crops from weeds, insects, and other pests. Various pesticides and herbicides work in different ways. A prime example is glyphosate which was originally discovered in 1970. Today 80% of U. S. soybean fields use glyphosate to eliminate weeds. It eliminates more than 125 kinds of weeds, but does not affect mammals, birds, fish, or...
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...7 Marketing Strategy 8 Company Requirement 9 Budget For starting this business 10 Environmental Issues 10 Intellectual Property 11 Critical Risk Factors ( SWOT Analysis) 12 Financial Plan Analysis 14 Findings 18 Recommendations 18 Conclusion 19 References 19 Executive Summary: Organic farming is a relatively new concept to us, though we are practicing it for thousands of years without noticing. Organic farming is nothing but cultivating foods and other agricultural products using methods that do not involve modern synthetic inputs such as synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers, do not contain genetically modified organisms, and are not processed using irradiation, industrial solvents, or chemical food additives. In simple words organic farming is way and means to cultivate naturally, in other word primitively in a sense. The primary goal of organic agriculture is to optimize the health and productivity of interdependent communities of soil life, plants, animals and people. From economic point of...
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...International Markets Bureau MARKET INDICATOR REPORT | MAY 2011 Pathfinder Report Global Packaged Confectionery Trends Source: Shutterstock Pathfinder Report Global Packaged Confectionery Trends EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Australasia (Australia and New Zealand) and Western Europe were the two biggest regional confectionery markets in 2010, with Australasia‟s sales increasing by almost 25% over 2009 figures. North America, Asia Pacific and Latin America confectionery markets have also maintained increasing sales of these products despite the global economic downturn. The recession has caused many consumers to sacrifice volume rather than quality, and to use confectionery as a reward or as a means to help alleviate stress. However, sugarized gum, milk chocolate tablets and boiled sweets confectionery are all being adversely affected by mounting consumer health concerns. Obesity and diabetes are major health issues that are increasingly affecting both the young and aging populations. In particular, the United States (U.S.), United Kingdom (U.K.), and Japan will stand to benefit the most from reduced calorie and low/no/reduced sugar content. When it comes to “healthy” confectionery, consumers tend to look for products benefiting dental and cardiovascular health, as well as low-calorie products that help assuage guilt over indulgence. We see this trend playing out with sugar-free gum which has been performing well globally, and is predicted to continue, particularly in emerging...
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...Laboratory biosafety manual Third edition World Health Organization Geneva 2004 WHO Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data World Health Organization. Laboratory biosafety manual. – 3rd ed. 1.Containment of biohazards - methods 2.Laboratories - standards 3.Laboratory infection - prevention and control 4.Manuals I.Title. ISBN 92 4 154650 6 (LC/NLM classification: QY 25) WHO/CDS/CSR/LYO/2004.11 This publication was supported by Grant/Cooperative Agreement Number U50/CCU012445-08 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA, USA. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC. © World Health Organization 2004 All rights reserved. Publications of the World Health Organization can be obtained from Marketing and Dissemination, World Health Organization, 20 Avenue Appia, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland (tel: +41 22 791 2476; fax: +41 22 791 4857; email: bookorders@who.int). Requests for permission to reproduce or translate WHO publications – whether for sale or for noncommercial distribution – should be addressed to Publications, at the above address (fax: +41 22 791 4806; email: permissions@who.int). The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the World Health Organization concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning...
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...1. | CHAPTER 4 QUIZ ALL | | The process that plants use to make glucose from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of the sun's heat and light is called | | | Student Response | Feedback | A. | biosynthesis. | | B. | anabolism. | | C. | photosynthesis. | | D. | glycogenesis. | | | Score: | 1/1 | | | 2. | | | Which of the following breakfasts would be highest in carbohydrate? | | | Student Response | Feedback | A. | Grapefruit half, 2 fried eggs, 3 bacon slices, 1 slice of toast with butter, coffee | | B. | 8 ounces orange juice, 2 cups Cream of Wheat with 2 tablespoons sugar, English muffin with jelly, 1 cup whole milk | | C. | 8 ounces orange juice, 2 bran muffins, 8 ounces nonfat yogurt, coffee | | D. | 1 cup whole milk, 2 ounces sausage, 2 fried eggs, 1 slice of toast with butter | | | Score: | 1/1 | | | 3. | | | fv | | | Student Response | Feedback | A. | glucose | | B. | fructose | | C. | glycogen | | D. | lactose | | | Score: | 1/1 | | | 4. | | | If you had the condition phenylketonuria, which should you not use? | | | Student Response | Feedback | A. | Acesulfame-K | | B. | Aspartame | | C. | High fructose corn syrup | | D. | Saccharin | | | Score: | 1/1 | | | 5. | | | In the U.S. diet, carbohydrate supplies approximately what percentage of total kcalories? | | | Student...
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...UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 25, 2011 COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 0-19797 WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Texas (State of incorporation) 74-1989366 (IRS Employer Identification No.) 550 Bowie Street Austin, Texas 78703 (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 512-477-4455 Securities registered pursuant to section 12(b) of the Act: Common Stock, no par value Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes þ No ¨ Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ¨ No þ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No ¨ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during...
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...2010 annual report RXU stakeholder philosophy Our “bottom line” ultimately depends on our ability to satisfy all of our stakeholders. Our goal is to balance the needs and desires of our customers, Team Members, shareholders, suppliers, communities and the environment while creating value for all. By growing the collective pie, we create larger slices for all of our stakeholders. Our core values reflect this sense of collective fate and are the soul of our company. RXU core values VHOOLQJ the highest quality natural and organic products available VDWLVI\LQJ and delighting our customers VXSSRUWLQJ Team Member happiness and excellence FUHDWLQJ wealth through profits and growth FDULQJ about our communities and our environment FUHDWLQJ ongoing win-win partnerships with our suppliers SURPRWLQJ the health of our stakeholders through healthy eating education OHWWHU WR stakeholders Dear Fellow Stakeholders: In 2010, we successfully emerged from the most challenging year in our company’s history to produce strong results for all of our stakeholders. Building on the strategic decisions we made during the recession, we capitalized on the improving economy and the increasing confidence of consumers, quickly gaining back customers at a much faster rate than our competitors. We continued to strike the right balance between driving sales, improving our value image, and maintaining gross margin. For the fiscal year, we produced a 12% increase in sales to $9.0 billion driven by 7%...
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...2012 Annual Report Our “bottom line” ultimately depends on our ability to satisfy all of our stakeholders. Our goal is to balance the needs and desires of our customers, team members, shareholders, suppliers, communities and the environment while creating value for all. By growing the collective pie, we create larger slices for all of our stakeholders. Our core values reflect this sense of collective fate and are the soul of our company. Selling the HIGHEST QUALITY natural and organic products available SATISFYING and DELIGHTING our customers Supporting team member HAPPINESS and EXCELLENCE Creating WEALTH through profits and growth Caring about our COMMUNITIES and our environment Creating ongoing WIN-WIN PARTNERSHIPS with our suppliers Promoting the health of our stakeholders through HEALTHY EATING EDUCATION f i n a n c i a l h i g h l i g h t s Fiscal year 2012 was a 53-week year. 6.4% 5.4% 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 10.5% 6.6% 7.0% 8.0% 8.7% 8.1% 14.5% 11.5% 10.3% 5.8% 3.6% -4.3% 6.5% 8.4% 8.4% $8.0 $8.0 $9.0 $10.1 $11.7 $236 $284 $438 $548 $744 $273 $328 $390 $463 $(194) $0.82 $0.85 $1.43 $1.93 $2.52 Net cash provided by operating activities Development costs of new locations Other property and equipment expenditures Free Cash Flow *The Company defines Free Cash Flow as net cash...
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