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Understanding the co-operative model in Kenya’s coffee sector

Perfect Daily Grind

Historically, as many as 50% of Kenya’s coffee producers have worked with big estates or co-operatives at any given time. However, over the past few decades, the number of co-operative members in the country has been steadily declining. What are co-operative societies?

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Tips to Navigate a Perfect Storm That’s Threatening Our Food Supply

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant operators would be wise to take the following steps: Be proactive. Today’s digital solutions allow you to audit and evaluate your supply chain’s sustainability and resilience. This perfect storm of crises is threatening our food supply. Use tech tools to manage your supply chain. Rely on vertical farming.

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The Florida Senate Banned Heat Protections for Farmworkers, but a Groundbreaking Partnership Could Provide a Solution

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Originating in Florida’s tomato industry, the program now operates across eleven states and four countries. Department of Agriculture (USDA) award, it is anticipated to expand this year to protect farmworkers in 25 states. “We An independent, trilingual council operates a 24/7 worker complaint line and audits the participating farms.

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Why Zero-Waste Training is Essential for Your Restaurant Team

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When your staff treats food and other resources inefficiently, it can genuinely impact your ability to continue operating. Not using ingredients to their fullest may mean you’re over-ordering, which puts greater pressure on local agriculture. Waste audits: Train your staff on how to conduct effective waste audits.

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How can social initiatives improve gender equity in coffee production?

Perfect Daily Grind

Furthermore, if women working in agriculture were given equal access to financial resources, as well as decision-making and leadership roles, it’s believed that global agricultural output could increase by up to 4% – which includes coffee production. Ultimately, this means women have no access to ownership,” she adds.

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Increasing Manager Productivity with Restaurant Inventory Management Technology

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It is probably safe to say that counting inventory is not as gratifying as nailing the perfect dinner shift, but it is a critical process in your restaurant operation nonetheless. When restaurant operations are moving at full steam, it is easy for food or liquor to disappear or not notice the rate of consumption. Prevent errors.

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How I Got My Job: Launching Vertical Farming Innovations After a Career in Packaged Snack Foods

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Photo by David Cortes Stephanie Jack always knew she wanted to work in food, and her journey took her from Frito-Lay to the “smart produce” business Stephanie Jack’s parents met while working at Heinz — specifically, when her mother was auditing her father’s department. What would surprise people about your job?