...ORGANIC FOOD IN GROCERY SHOP Final Report On Organic Food in Grocery Shop Course name: Business Communication Course code: MBA 310 Sec-02 Submitted To: Nafees Ahmed Imtiazuddin Senior Lecturer University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) Submitted By: Date of Submission: 22/12/2014 Letter of Transmittal 22 December, 2014 Nafees Ahmed Imtiazuddin Senior Lecturer University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh Subject: Submission of final report on “Organic Food in Grocery Shop.” Dear Sir, Here is the final report on “Organic Food in Grocery Shop” that you asked us to prepare as a part of our study (course MBA 310) The preparation of the final report was a real exciting one and I enjoyed every moment of it. I tried to follow the instruction you have given and fulfil all the requirements necessary. I have tried my best to gather all necessary information relevant to the areas of my chosen project. There may be some mistakes or lack of relevant information. But I hope that this report will provide the necessary information on the chosen topics. If there is any mistake or lack of information in this report, I hope you will consider that and inform me about the mistake. If you should need any assistance in interpretation this report, please call on me. I will be grateful to you if you help me overcome the lacking and to know more about this final report. Sincerely, …………………………………………………… Name: ID: ULAB Acknowledgement At first we desire to express our deepest sense of...
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...Economics and Management. I know you are busy with exams, assignments, portfolios,.. So I would like to thank you all for coming here today. The presentation will not last long. I ask you to stay focused 20 minutes more or less. Oh, and before I forget. Please keep your questions for the end of the presentation so that later we can kick off a discussion all together. So…let’s start. The topic of our presentation is organic food. I suppose that all of you already know what organic foods are. What we would like to show you today is why organic is becoming a trend. I mean... we are not firms trying to sell you products; we are neither dietitians forcing you to eat organic meals. In few words, we are not saying “buy organic because it’s the best!” Let me do a practical example. Imagine you enter in a supermarket because you want to buy some..let’s say..strawberries. You fast realize that there are 2 types of strawberries. They look like identical but the price differs. You may wonder “Why should I pay more for the apparently the same fruit?” Well some people do buy the more expensive one because they have this little green organic label. By the end of this presentation you will understand which mechanisms influence the consumption of organic products. So that, next time you go grocery shopping you will know what’s behind this price difference. To better give you a clear idea of the phenomenon organic food we structured the presentation into 3 main parts. I’m going to analyse the development...
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...anaylsis of organic wines in australia xiangyun Dai, SID:220113354 MM110 Assignment 1 Market anaylsis of organic wines in australia xiangyun Dai, SID:220113354 2013 2013 Unit coordinator: Fredy-Roberto Organic Wines Organic wines are made from wine grapes produced under organic agricultural practices, as defined by the International Federation of Organic Agriculture movements as the ‘production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people. It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditions’ with its core principle in achieving high yields without artificial fertilizers and pesticides (IFOAM, 2008). With over 11 million certified hectares of land, the Organic agricultural industry in Australia has received rapid growth in the recent years due to the trend to a more ‘healthy, and environmentally responsible’ consumer culture and a willingness to pay more for their values (Remaud, 2008). In the following years the industry is expect to continue to receive respectable double digit growth. The recent growth in organic produces has translated well into the growing market for organic wine (107% growth during 2010-2012) and it is expected to continue into the future (Mascitelli, 2012). While the average consumer are not so willing to pay the premium for the ‘organic’ label on their wine, research have found that a significant cluster (~14%) of Australians are willing to pay up to a 9% premium for organic wine (Chvyl,...
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...Organic foods have become very popular through out the United States. There are many different things that make organic food better, but there are bad things about it as well. I will be telling mostly about the good in organic food. Organic must pass a certain standard to be labeled organic. The food must pass a test given by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Crops have to be grown natural meaning not using any pesticides, artificial fertilizers and irradiation. As for animals they must be on an organic farm and eat organically grown food, they also must have space to be freely and not always stuck in a barn. The biggest thing that animals cannot have is antibiotics or synthetic grown hormones. I choose to talk about why organic is the best option because of many different reasons. Even though organic foods cost more money it is still a good option. There is a lot more you have to do with organic foods and that's why it cost more money. The first being labor cost rising because they are not using chemicals the crops need more care and attention. The workers have to spend more time at work doing harder labor, so they are paying more money for labor then conventional farms. The second reason is the demand of organic food has highly increased since 1997. They can't produce organic food as fast as other foods. If they can't produce organic food fast enough then their is a shortage, instead they have to work harder and longer to meet the demands of organic...
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...healthy. In order to achieve a better lifestyle and become more healthy the advertisement would suggest that its viewers convert their diets to consuming more organic food rather than conventional foods. Then only problem with this is there are no truly hard-hitting facts that can prove one production method of food is significantly superior to the other in promoting overall wellness. In this essay, I am going to explain some of the issues and ideals with organic production, so that you may have a better understanding of the struggle between deciding to eat organic or to continue eating conventionally grown food. Many people do not even know the difference between organic and inorganic food, they only go by what they see on the label of the food they are purchasing. The major difference in farming organic food as opposed to conventional is the limited use of pesticides. Conventional farming relies heavily on pesticides, growth hormone usage, and applying other chemicals that may be potentially harmful to the consumer of the plant or animal meat. The biggest issue with the conventional farming is the use of the pesticide DDT, which has been proven to be the cause of the widespread thinning of bird eggs, and a sudden drop in the bald eagle and peregrine falcon population (Organic Food Exposed). Rather than using pesticides, organic farmers allow plants to produce their own ways of protecting themselves by allowing them to adapt to the environment. This is not always a good thing. While...
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...Why the government should Subsidize Organic Farming Organic farming is a farming method focused on advancing environmental and ecosystem benefits, as opposed to the external output in farming. It promotes the health of the ecosystem, biodiversity, and the soil biological activity. Government subsidies farmer receive are aimed at promoting healthy and beneficial and responsible farming. To understand why it is crucial for the government to subsidize organic farming, it is good to evaluate the benefits that accrue from organic farming. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the gains achievable if the government was to subsidize organic farming. One of the focuses of most governments is the reduction of greenhouse gases (GHG). A UN framework for climate change is now a key focus for most governments. One way of achieving this is the subsidizing farmers to do organic farming. The aim of doing that is that, by the use of organic farming methods, the increase in greenhouse gases reduces. The essence of this is to reduce the number of energy intensive farming that have a negative impact on farming. In addition, using less energy intensive methods means more saving on the inputs and additional benefits to the farmers. This is important since, over the years, the gains and benefits for farming have reduced. That is because, of among other things, bad weather, and scares of public health. Therefore, promoting a method that will directly benefits the farmer and the environment should...
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...Revamp The Organic James Miller DeVry University Revamp The Organic Is the need for organic foods in our society, diets, and health being represented and explained well today? Actually it is in a worse state than ever. The knowledge is out there but it is just floating around with no one to help people really grasp the concept. People are either confused or don’t care because organic food isn’t getting the credit it deserves. Most people will not consider organic foods a life changing diet because they are unaware that when the food is truly organic and fresh it contains all the nutrients our human bodies need; another issue is that some organic foods are being misrepresented by companies that shouldn’t aloud to have organic logos on non-organic food. Ignorance of the things that can help your health is a huge hindrance to the kinds of things organic foods can do to enhance human body health. People can’t eat healthy if they don’t even know what healthy eating is. It is as simple as educating those that are unaware of organic foods impact on a person’s diet. Organic labels slapped onto non-organic food can quickly kill the name organic for the foods that actually are. Companies will often say something is organic either because every product like it already is or just to trick unaware customers into buying what they see. This is so they get all the off guard customers money and thus taking away from the ones that are truly organic but might be more expensive. The real...
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...The organic food movement has gradually increased world hunger. Organic agriculture is a lot more expensive than inorganic food, and yields a much smaller and inferior quality type of crop. The world already has a shortage of food, causing starvation. If all agriculture were organic, the world would starve. Only-organic farming does not seem like a realistic idea because of the world’s large population; there would be limited supply of food. Of course, if half the population were to die off, it may seem a little more practical, but that is not the case. Four percent of Europe is currently using organic ways of growing which is a bigger percentage than America (one percent). However, Africa and most of the Western hemisphere happen to be 100 percent organic, which may be why a lot of those countries are poor. Those countries may have the food, but they do not have the money to purchase such resources. Organic farming is not cheap, and neither are the costs at the grocery store. Economically, a wholly organic agricultural system would cause a collapse in much of this developing planet. "A wholly organic world agricultural system would quickly lead to mass starvation” not to mention "economic and political collapse in much of the developing world (Ngin)." It would burn a hole through people’s pockets, especially with the economy not being at its best at the moment. Research has shown how organic farming may significantly increase yields for poor farmers and consumers...
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...Organic Produce is a Choice Organic Produce is a Choice Imagining a world where there are no chemicals used on the food we eat, making them less harmful to the body and better for the environment that this generation wants to be protected for future generations is hard; therefore most people do not even try; however, if the public were more aware of the benefits of organic produce vs. conventionally grown produce, maybe they will want to make an impact on the environment sooner than later; for later could be too late. Though the health benefits are minimal (Baker, Benbrook, Groth, & Benbrook, 2002), the environmental effects can be limitless, and there is nothing better than getting the full flavor of one’s produce while knowing where it came from, how it was processed, and they are getting nutrients from their produce, not chemical residue or wax (“whfoods.org”, 2013.). Just one of these benefits is enough to make one eat organic, so considering them all, the price should be worth it; like the saying you get what you pay for. Would it not be nice eating food that will not only have health benefits, but also taste better while knowing that with each bite taken, it is playing a part in preserving the environment for future generations? Maybe people do not try organic produce for fear of change, lack of availability, it is too “pricey”, or they are just unaware. Even though organic produce is so similar some cannot tell them apart by eye, they really are very different...
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...Organic Foods With the development of agriculture, more environment issues appeared because of using too much chemical pesticides and fertilizers. So people are looking for other new agricultures to instead of the old model such as the organic agriculture or organic food. Natural farming is based on the observation of nature and allowing it to do what it naturally does best. (Fukuoka 284) What organic food means? According to the Organic.org website, organic produce and other ingredients are grown without the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, genetically modified organisms, or ionizing radiation. Animals that produce meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products do not take antibiotics or growth hormones (Organic.org). The chemical pesticides are the most of direct elements for which do harm to the environment. So organic food without these negative factors is benefit for environment. Then what does organic food effect environment? The first of all is organic food can prevent soil pollution. “Organic farms protect the environment by building soil organic matter and by mimicking natural systems rather than relying on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.” (Organic Food) The development of organic food is originated from the development of organic farming. It applies developed biotechnology to organic farming. Organic food is based on the relationship between land, animals, human, bio system and the healthy agricultural production system. The basis is maintaining...
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...Organic food has become very popular. But navigating the maze of organic food labels, benefits, and claims can be confusing. Is organic food really healthier? Do GMOs and pesticides cause cancer and other diseases? What do all the labels mean? This guide can help you make better choices about which organic foods are healthier for you and better for the environment, and how you can afford to incorporate more organic food into your diet. ------------------------------------------------- What is organic food? Making a commitment to healthy eating is a great start towards a healthier life. Beyond eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and good fats, however, there is the question of food safety, nutrition, and sustainability. How foods are grown or raised can impact both your health and the environment. This brings up the questions: What is the difference between organic foods and conventionally grown foods? Is “organic” always best? Are GMOs safe? What about locally grown foods? What does “organic” mean? The term “organic” refers to the way agricultural products are grown and processed. Specific requirements must be met and maintained in order for products to be labeled as "organic." Organic crops must be grown in safe soil, have no modifications, and must remain separate from conventional products. Farmers are not allowed to use synthetic pesticides, bioengineered genes (GMOs), petroleum-based fertilizers, and sewage sludge-based fertilizers. Organic livestock must...
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...Eating Organic Choosing the foods we eat is a part of everyday life. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner; food surrounds us indefinitely. Just think of every type of food available to pick from when strolling down the grocery aisle. Possibilities are endless. When driving from one place to the next, the amount of restaurants and grocery stores lined up along the streets are nearly impossible to count. Eating is essential for the survival of human beings, which is why it is so important to make conscious decisions surrounding what goes into the body. When choosing what to eat, Organic foods are the best choice because they do not contain harmful chemicals or pesticides, are better for our environment, and are less harmful to the people who grow and harvest food. When eating...
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...Contents 1.0 Executive Summary 4 1.1 Introduction 5 1.2 Company Description 5 1.3 Industry Analysis 5 1.4 Market Analysis 6 1.5 Marketing Plan 6 1.6 Management Team and Company Structure 6 1.7 Operations Plan 7 1.8 Financials Projections 7 1.9 Funding Sought 7 2.0 Company Description 8 2.1 Introduction 9 2.2 Company History 9 2.3 Slogan 9 2.4 Motto 10 2.5 LOGO 10 2.6 Mission 11 2.7 Vision 11 2.8 Funding Sought 11 2.9 Legal status and ownership 11 3.0 FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS 12 3.1 Introduction 13 3.2 PRODUCT FEASIBILITY 13 3.3 INDUSTRY / MARKET FEASIBILITY 14 3.4 Organizational Feasibility 14 3.5 Financial Feasibility 15 4.0 INDUSTRY ANALYSIS 17 4.1 INTRODUCTION 18 4.2 Industry Size, Growth Rate and Sales Projection 18 4.3 Industry Characteristics 19 4.3.1 Industry Structure 19 4.3.2 Key Success Factor 20 4.4 Industry Trend 21 4.4.1 Trends that favor the industry 21 4.4.2 Trend working against the industry 21 4.5 Long Term Prospects 22 5.0 MARKET ANALYSIS 23 5.1 Introduction 24 5.2 Market Segmentation and Target Market Selection 24 5.2.1 Market Segmentation by Demographic Variables 24 5.2.2 Target Market Selection 25 5.2.3 Target Market Size 25 5.3 Buyer behavior 26 5.4 Competitor Analysis 27 5.4.1 Competitive Analysis Grid 29 5.5 Estimate of Annual Sales 29 5.5.1 Partnership fees forecast for 1st year 30 5.2.2 Partnership fees Forecast the Next 4 years 31 ...
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...Organic farming is the process by which agriculturists create & cultivate vegetables, dairy products, grains, meat & fruits. The process of organic farming has been brought in to use to preserve water & soil & also to reduce the pollution that can be caused because of faming. Organic farming does not involve any of the conventional farming methods to keep away from the diseases that can occur in the livestock & to control pests in the vegetable or fruit farming & for that matter even fertilizer. Organic farming puts in to use the natural methods to keep away from any harm to the farming. The organic farming differs from the conventional farming in a lot of ways. In conventional farming, synthetic chemicals are made use of to increase the growth of cultivation. However, in organic farming it is preferable to make use of organic wastes & compost in the kind of fertilizers, which may finish up in increasing the nutrients supplied to the plants. To get rid of weeds, conventional farming methods make use of herbicides. On the other hand, organic farming would prefer going in for rotation of the crops that would prevent the particular weed from destroying a plant. Also, organic farmers would prefer going in for hand picking of the weeds or tilling to control the weed growth. To get rid of pests & weeds, a standard farming process would make use of pesticide or pesticides. However, with organic farming, the farmers would prefer making use of birds & some insects that would destroy...
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...for Choice- is organic milk really any different? Modern fast-growing industry and booming population are the sources of great opportunities for new businesses and also for alternative methods for more efficient food production. However, while agriculture becomes more technology-intensive and competition from developing countries with their low production costs keeps increasing, farmers are forced to increase the productivity, but keep the costs reasonable for the market. Staying in business may become very challenging for small farmers who use traditional way of feeding cows and raising them on pasture. At the same time efficient way of production does not always mean environmentally friendly or health conscious way. The recent researches showed that the products of the farms that practice low input or organic dairy production system tend to be healthier than the same products manufactured conventionally. The main argument of the study states that organic milk contains more “good” fatty acids (saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat acids). Nowadays the contribution of these acids to the rise of heart diseases more recently is being questioned because the components of the fatty acids have a positive influence on health meaning that they reduce risk of serious diseases such as cancer, etc. The article compares the concentration of the fatty acids in organic and non-organic milk. There were 109 milk samples from 10 typical organic and 10 non-organic farms and 5 farms...
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