...me knows that my favorite soft drink is Dr. Pepper. There was a time when I drank Dr. Pepper with all my meals, I also realized during that time that I was feeling heavier than before, and I gained weight as well; I needed to make a change. I did what a lot of people in America do while trying to give up soda, I gave up the regular Dr. Pepper and switch to the Diet Dr. Pepper mainly because it contained zero calories. When I tried it I hated it, it tasted so fake and was not something I wanted to taste ever again. So I wanted to know, what’s really inside the diet sodas? How does drinking diet soda really affect me and society? Does diet sodas benefit or harms this society that is overwhelmed with artificially sweetened beverages? In this essay I will be talking about the chemistry of diet sodas and the effect it has on the body. In a culture that is overwhelmed with consuming soda, when trying to lose weight, the easiest way people try to stop drinking soda is switching to diet soda. For example, one can of non diet Coke contains one hundred and fifty calories per twelve fluid ounces, whereas a can of Diet Coke has zero calories per twelve fluid ounces. It sounds convenient to make the switch because of the difference in calories, on the other hand is switching to diet soda really as helpful as it sounds? Some studies have shown that diet soda is not a beneficial source f0r wanting to lose weight for it is dangerous and risky. An article that was done by Harvard Health said that...
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...Week Two iLab Grading Rubric The Use of Sweeteners and the Rise in Obesity The week two iLab will challenge you as it has to do with sweeteners and obesity. Current research has shown that there may be a relationship between the consumption of sweeteners and the rise in obesity so, this will be an opportunity to examine that facts and develop an position. Scenario/Summary: Please select one of the following sweeteners: 1. Sugar (sucrose) 2. Fructose 3. High Fructose Corn Syrup 4. Stevia 5. Equal 6. Splenda 7. Ace K 8. Or another one you can find on your own Deliverables: Answer the following questions about the sweetener you have selected: 1) Select a sweetener 2) Explore the history of the sweetener (include all of the background on this ingredient-when it was discovered, its composition by whom it was discovered, its chemical makeup, its first use, its sweetening capabilities and what foods it can be used in). 3) Discuss safety and the sweetener you have selected. 4) Examine the relationship between the sweetener you have selected and obesity. |Indicate the sweetener that you have selected. |3 points | |Discuss the history of the sweetener. Make sure to include all |6 points | |of the background on this ingredient-when it was discovered, its | | |composition...
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...Coca Cola ( how coca cola get its row meterial what method use by its suppliers ,what is manufacturing process , how coca cola send its product to consumer or what method used by coca cola to complite its ordes od prodect , how coca cola manage its inbound logistic , how coca cola manag its outbond logistic , how coca cola mentain its quality of the prodect , how coca cola manage its inventry , what is the supply chain of the coca cola in india , how many supply chain used by coca cola in difrent countrys and if coca cola use different supplyy chain in different countrys then why , what is the main benifit to use particular supply chain and wha is the loss of that supply chainand if there is any lose of it then why coporter value chain of coca cola ( how coca cola get its row meterial what method use by its suppliers ,what is manufacturing process , how coca cola send its product to consumer or what method used by coca cola to complite its ordes od prodect , how coca cola manage its inbound logistic , how coca cola manag its outbond logistic , how coca cola mentain its quality of the prodect , how coca cola manage its inventry , what is the supply chain of the coca cola in india , how many supply chain used by coca cola in difrent countrys and if coca cola use different supplyy chain in different countrys then why , what is the main benifit to use particular supply chain and wha is the loss of that supply chainand if there is any lose of it then why coca cola use that particular...
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...Week Two iLab Grading Rubric The Use of Sweeteners and the Rise in Obesity The week two iLab will challenge you, as it has to do with sweeteners and obesity. Current research has shown that there may be a relationship between the consumption of sweeteners and the rise in obesity so, this will be an opportunity to examine that facts and develop an position. Scenario/Summary: Please select one of the following sweeteners: 1. Sugar (sucrose) 2. Fructose 3. High Fructose Corn Syrup 4. Stevia 5. Equal 6. Spl 7. enda 8. Ace K 9. Or another one you can find on your own Deliverables: Answer the following questions about the sweetener you have selected: 1) Select a sweetener 2) Explore the history of the sweetener (include all of the background on this ingredient-when it was discovered, its composition by whom it was discovered, its chemical makeup, its first use, its sweetening capabilities and what foods it can be used in). 3) Discuss safety and the sweetener you have selected. 4) Examine the relationship between the sweetener you have selected and obesity. |Indicate the sweetener that you have selected. |3 points | |Discuss the history of the sweetener. Make sure to include all |6 points | |of the background on this ingredient-when it was discovered, its | ...
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...“Shoppers have gained a renewed appreciation for saving money through home-cooked meals, comparison shopping, store selection, brand preference, coupons and more," said FMI President and Chief Executive Officer Leslie G. Sarasin. “They choose to save money by eating at home but they also believe, overwhelmingly, that the food they eat at home is healthier than eating away from home. It is clear supermarkets are positioned to help their customers save money and help them make healthier choices when it comes to food." According to the FMI report, shoppers are spending an average of $99.90 weekly on groceries, up 1.5 percent compared to last year’s average of $98.40. The three top reasons for choosing a primary store are: Price (75 percent); high-quality fruits and vegetables (73 percent); and items on sale or money-saving specials (67 percent). With saving money at the top of their minds, consumers are buying only what they need and seeking the best value for their money, says the FMI report. They are also using money-saving tactics such as making a shopping list, researching sales, collecting coupons and comparing prices across store formats before going to the store. Once at the store, they are participating in frequent shopper programs, using in-store coupons, buying from specials, stocking up on bargains and purchasing private brands. “Purchasing private brands has become one of the most...
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...the opponent almost in the same manner or countered in a different fashion. As the CSD market has become more consolidated and saturated and as consumer demand and taste has changed, both companies shifted their attention to emerging nations and other major international markets as well as on other areas where they could grow their businesses (e.g. non-cola beverages and snack foods). The CSD industry involves the concentrate producers selling syrup (and sometimes sweetener) to bottlers, who add carbonated water and high fructose corn syrup to the concentrate, bottle or can, package and ship it food stores, fountain outlets, vending machines, convenience stores, and other outlet. Recently, both Coca-Cola and Pepsi Co. have pursued a strategic plan of backwards integration, consolidating their bottlers into one company. Summarizing on the supply chain and competitive nature of this industry, profitability mainly arises due to the short supply chain, low material costs, low fixed costs, efficient supplier/distributor networks, and high entry barriers for new competitors. Alternatives and Evaluation 1. Reposition Brand Image Align With Social Values and Attitudes Brand...
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...there looking all “sweet”, but I know deep down, you’re just about ready to POP! You know how I know? Because...you’re… corn. “What?” you say, “I’m not corn, I’m a person!” ah-ah-ah, you see, I am a firm believer that you are what you eat; and I’m fairly convinced that you, myself, and everyone else in America, eats corn. <Beat>+<Beat in between sentences> About three years ago I was watching an episode of the Colbert Report in which he pointed out our nation’s insane dependence on corn. It made me realize just how unaware of corn we actually are. A good analogy our situation with corn, is that of the Bourne Series, where a man wakes to find he does not remember anything of his past, and must fight through a corrupted government to find the Truth. Like Mr. Bourne, we have forgotten just what corn means to us, and the hold it has over us. But by examining how our society became rooted in corn, and why our society will never be able to shuck its corn dependence, you can skip the violence and go straight for the understanding. I’ll begin with explaining corn itself, or, The Corn Identity The history of corn is summarized nicely by, surprise surprise, Mike Gibson of Iowa State University: Corn, known as Maize in all but a handful English-speaking countries, is a grain originally domesticated by peoples in Mesoamerica around 2,500 B.C. Corn was the major crop for the Aztecs, Mayas, Incas and various Pueblo dwellers of the southwestern United States. Next, it...
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...your mind to see how harmful the soda can be to your body. One: Soda has high fructose corn syrup. Two: Diet coke is worse than regular coke. Three: Soda is very high in calories. My first reason is because many sodas contain high fructose corn syrup which is harmful to your body. First of all soft drinks with high fructose corn syrup contributes to the development of diabetes, mostly in young children. It can also cause tissue damage which could cause you to get diseases; high fructose corn syrup can also cause obesity. Soda can also raise your blood sugar along with bad cholesterol and make it more likely to have a heart attack. My second reason is about the type of sodas and why soft drinks (Coke, Pepsi, etc.) that claim they are diet is even more unhealthy for you. First of all diet coke is worse for you than regular soda. diet coke can make you become at risk of diabetes and cause obesity. If you drink one can of diet soda a day you have more of a chance to of developing metabolic syndrome than those who drink none at all. Diet coke also contains more calories than regular sodas all together. My third reason is soda (regular or diet) is high in calories along with sugar/carbohydrates. All sodas have highs and lows in two things sugar and calories. Regular soda is higher in calories than in sugar and diet soda is high in sugar than in calories. The reason people may get high blood sugar while drinking soda is because of the amount of sugar/carbohydrates...
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...Market Analysis Coca Cola Market Size Coca Cola is one of the leading beverage companies in Pakistan. It covers the large market segment. From the facts it is revealed that the market for coca cola as mentioned in the SWOT analysis segment is encouraging. It is the second largest usage in Pakistan. Still it has a great potential in Pakistan market. It focusers on it deficiencies and try to over come it than it will definitely grow more than any other beverage company in Pakistan. So it has a large margin for growth. Growth rate Coca Cola In Pakistan market the growth rate is 22% which is a significant rate. Similarly In Asia region the amount of revenues which company earn is 5052 dollar. Market Share Coca cola has doubled its market share in Pakistan, in recent years its market share was 16% but in 2007 its market share increased up to 36%, on the other hand its competitors share is going down day by day. Coca Cola is world leader in beverages, and is on the way to success in Pakistan and has crossed the Pepsi last year.. Major factors influencing the level of demand of the product There are a lot of factors that affect the demand of the product. The list of these factors is given below · Price Price is the major factor that affects the demand of the product. If the price Is not suitable to the consumers or customers than they will switch of the product. · Quality If a company provides the quality services or products than the demand of the...
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...King Corn Corn is a plant that can grow in various types of climates, making it the top crop grown in the world. However, a certain type of climate is optimal for most efficient production of corn. Corn needs a temperate weather and good soil. These conditions, as well as the use of hybrid seeds, provide a basis for the huge corn industry in the United States. According to Conceicao and Mendoza, “About 90% of corn and soybean exports are accounted for by only three countries: Argentina, Brazil and the USA. Five countries (India, Pakistan, Thailand, USA and Vietnam) account for over 80% of global rice exports.” King Corn follows two best friends from college, Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis, who go to the heartland to figure out what their food is composed of after finding out in a laboratory study that their DNA was mostly made up of corn. They were curious how corn ended up on their hair. After they plant and grow an acre of America's most produced and most subsidized on Iowa soil, they try to find out where the corn goes in the food system and how it is distributed all over America. What they discover shocks them. There are many reasons why there is an overproduction of corn in the United States, including advancements in technology, government subsidies, the cheap price of corn and corn syrup as opposed to grass and sugar. Overproduction of corn leads to overconsumption of the crop, because since corn is so cheap to grow, many try to figure out new ways on how to turn...
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...Case of the Missing Bees: High Fructose Corn Syrup and Colony Collapse Disorder by Jeffri C. Bohlscheid, School of Food Science, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID Frank J. Dinan, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Canisius College, Buffalo, NY Part I – Changes in the Lives of Bees Almond butter is a delicious, upscale alternative to peanut butter and we love it. But its price has increased nearly three-fold over the last two years while that of peanut butter has changed very little. The reason for this is surprising: almonds are much more dependent on honeybees for pollination than are peanuts. The California almond crop, by far the world’s largest, used an unbelievable 40 billion honeybees to pollinate it in 2005 and about a third of that number of bees is no longer available (Benjamin and McCallum, 2009). Since 2007, nearly a third of the honeybees in North America, Europe, and South America have died for unknown reasons. How important is this to our lives? A U.S. Department of Agriculture/Cornell University study estimates that honeybees pollinate nearly a third of everything that we eat (beeculture.com, 2000). If these bees disappear, fruits, vegetables, and nuts will go with them, meat production will severely decline, and we will be in very bad shape, indeed. Two significant changes have occurred in the world of honeybees in the United States since the mid1970s: (1) there has been a steady increase in the amount of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) consumed by honeybees...
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...The reputation of a company is intangible but very valuable. Having a good or bad reputation will affect how consumers feel about a company or product, as well as stakeholders. Some of the benefits of a superior corporate reputation are that customers will prefer to do business with that company when other companies’ products and services are available at a comparable cost and quality; the company can also charge a premium for products and services; and stakeholder support for the company in times of controversy. Good reputation also adds to the company’s value in the financial marketplace. (Management, 2013) In 1999, poor decisions and mismanagement cast a shadow over Coca-Cola. “Following the hospitalization of dozens of Belgians, Coke admitted Tuesday that it had problems at two of its plants—one involving pesticide on the outside of cans the other sub-standard carbonation gas.” (Sathiah, 1999). Even though dozens had fallen ill after drinking Coke products, Coke claimed its products were still safe. Coke failed to act appropriately after hearing that many were getting ill after consuming Coke products. This lead for Belgium to ban all Coke soft drinks, this prompted Luxembourg, Netherlands, and France to also stop the sale of Coke soft drink. (Sathiah, 1999). Some of the strategic steps I would take to remedy the concerns that the company is faced with would be, is bring in new management. A management team that would take issues like this seriously before they caused...
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...The soft drinks have become more available and with the addition of flavored and diet options which have made more Americans consume hence increasing the profitability of the industry. Revenues have also been extremely intense even with the bottling companies. We could also say that the soft drink industry has been controlled by just Coke and Pepsi which in return has given them positive economic profit. Also, the companies in charge of Coke and Pepsi started expanding their profits through collaborations and acquisitions of subsidiary bottled water and tea companies. For example, Coke and Nestea, Pepsi creating Orange Slice. The inputs for both products were mainly sugar and the packaging. And if sugar got expensive they could switch to corn syrup as they did in the earl 1980’s. Lastly, the soft drink industry were able to sell to buyers through five principal channels and the most principal suppliers were supermarkets. 2. There are higher number of bottler’s when compared to the concentrate producer’s which raises competition and reduces margins in the bottling business. Costs for distribution and production reason for around 65% of sales for bottler’s while in the concentrate business it’s around 17%. Finally, with the decrease in the number of bottler’s from 2000 in 1970 to less than 300 in 2000, the concentrate producers were concerned about the...
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...Market Conditions Competitive Analysis Taze Vega ECO/365 October 20, 2014 John Bayer Market Conditions Competitive Analysis Factors Affecting Variable Costs Variable costs, as defined by Collins Dictionary of Economics (2006), are production costs that can change depending on the amount of output. Variable costs in manufacturing soft drinks would be packaging, labor (overtime costs), energy usage and raw materials. Of these, raw materials such as sugar used in making the product would be the cost that varies the most. The Law of Supply states that if the demand of an item rises then the price of that item will also rise (Colander, 2013). Therefore, if the demand for sweeteners were to rise then the price of raw materials would also rise. This would increase the cost of manufacturing the soft drink. The cost of productivity and labor would rise if for some reason the demand for the coke product was to rise also. The reason for this is that to fulfill the rising demand, Coca-Cola would have to increase the amount of employees working which would increase the cost of productivity due to energy usage and labor costs. Factors Affecting Fixed Costs According to Collins Dictionary of Economics (2006), fixed costs are production costs that do not change and are not affected by the volume of activity or the quantity of production. Some examples of fixed costs are rent, overhead and payroll. There are factors that may, at times, affect the changes of fixed costs. These factors...
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...It allows sellers to concentrate on their resources, money, time and effort on a profitable market, which will grow in numbers, usage and value.” The Coca Cola Company, one of the global leading brands, targets all markets using a mass marketing technique which falls under the category of undifferentiated marketing. Whilst there may be no single way to segment any market, firms need to consider various segmentation variables in order to gain a better perspective of the market structure and thus the best way to corner the market. Coca Cola segments its products and targets its customers in the following ways; Geographical :- International – The company uses Cane sugar in countries such as Mexico and the Caribbean and High Fructose Corn syrup in the USA. By using cheaper raw materials which are more readily available in certain international markets they are able to maintain a standard product with an affordable price. However this may have an effect on product taste. Climatic – Different products for various climates – Coca-Cola sells more in hotter regions where the demand may be higher as persons seek cold refreshing drinks more. In many tea centric countries such as Britain and The Middle East tea beverages like Honest Tea and Fuze Tea are sold. Local – Certain products are not available in all countries (eg. Del Valle only available in LATAM) Demographic :- Age – Coca Cola is targeted to - children (appeal to their tastes- Vanilla, Cherry and Lime flavors)...
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