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The Caribbean's history is inseparable from sugar, and the crop is
still an important feature in the economics of many islands, from
Cuba to Barbados. In Jamaica entire communities depend on the sugar
industry, earning a precarious living on old-fashioned plantations.
What is life like on a sugar plantation at the end of the 20th
century? What will happen if the sugar industry collapses? How do
the poverty-stricken cane-cutters of rural Jamaica fit into this
global industry? This work looks at the world sugar business,
identifying the key players - producers, markets and transnational
companies - and explaining how the industry works. It explores the
economics and politics of trading arrangements, the mysteries of
the futures market and the technology of sugar production. Based on
interviews with traders, buyers and producers, it follows the
commodity's progress from canefield to sugar bowl. The book finally
assesses the future of sugar, both in Jamaica and the wider world,
and considers future options for those still ruled by "King Sugar".
Lessons on product, quality, innovation, and longevity from the
"First Family of Bourbon" The Big Man of Jim Beam delves into the
life and times of legendary distiller F. Booker Noe III, grandson
of Jim Beam and father of the bourbon boom. A true American
original who left his mark on everything he did and everyone he
met, this charismatic, opinionated man turned the Jim Beam company
into the world's largest bourbon distillery and secured his
product's place in the cultural psyche. This book tells his story,
from growing up in the "First Family of Bourbon" to becoming master
distiller, offering insights and guidance for creating brands and
products that stand the test of time. His commitment to innovation
and quality earned him legendary status and tremendous business
growth; the discussion keys in on some of his most prized
creations, including one of the first super-premium bourbons on the
market, and the small batch collection that laid the groundwork for
bourbon's modern resurgence. Jim Beam is a distinctly American
brand that has tapped into the collective consciousness and
leveraged vision into growth. This book tells the story of the man
behind the brand, and his approach to his work, his product, his
company, and his people. * Read colorful stories about growing up
as "bourbon royalty" * Trace Booker's journey from apprentice to
world's largest bourbon distiller * Learn how innovation and a
commitment to quality delivers product longevity * Gain deep,
personal insight on creating a brand that becomes a legend Booker
was the sixth generation of the Beam family to make bourbon, and he
grew an empire. Driven by commitment, vision, and a singular sort
of ambition, his success offers many lessons to anyone in business.
The Big Man of Jim Beam tells the story, and digs out the wisdom
and insight from this legendary leader.
Michelle McAlpin moves beyond the concerns of previous studies
of famine (most of which focus on governmental procedures designed
to alleviate it) and examines hitherto neglected problems, such as
the quantitative evaluation of food grain shortages, the nature and
extent of popular insurance mechanisms in famine-afflicted areas,
and the effects of famine on population growth and on long-range
economic performance.
Originally published in 1983.
The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand
technology to again make available previously out-of-print books
from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press.
These paperback editions preserve the original texts of these
important books while presenting them in durable paperback
editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly
increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the
thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since
its founding in 1905.
Food is pivotal to the human experience. Its production and
preparation occupies the waking hours of millions of people, and
structures the domestic spaces and routines of everyday life.
Around the world, from local community groups to inter-governmental
summits, people are discussing the future of food in the face of
threats from climate change, population growth and natural resource
depletion. This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to
the contemporary geographies of food. It begins by exploring the
relationship between food, place and space and then examines the
contemporary food 'crisis' in all its dimensions, as well as the
many solutions which are currently being proposed. Drawing on
international case studies, this text examines the complex
relationships operating between people and processes at a range of
geographical scales, from the shopping decisions of a mother in a
British supermarket, to the crop choices made by a farmer in West
Africa; from high-level political negotiations at the World Trade
Organization, to the strategies of giant agri-businesses whose
activities span several continents. Including a range of lively
pedagogical features and case studies, this textbook is accompanied
by a companion website with additional teaching and learning
resources.
Food is a necessary aspect of human life, and agriculture is
crucial to any country's global economy. Because the food business
is essential to both a country's economy and global economy,
artificial intelligence (AI)-based smart solutions are needed to
assure product quality and food safety. The agricultural sector is
constantly under pressure to boost crop output as a result of
population growth. This necessitates the use of AI applications.
Artificial Intelligence Applications in Agriculture and Food
Quality Improvement discusses the application of AI, machine
learning, and data analytics for the acceleration of the
agricultural and food sectors. It presents a comprehensive view of
how these technologies and tools are used for agricultural process
improvement, food safety, and food quality improvement. Covering
topics such as diet assessment research, crop yield prediction, and
precision farming, this premier reference source is an essential
resource for food safety professionals, quality assurance
professionals, agriculture specialists, crop managers, agricultural
engineers, food scientists, computer scientists, AI specialists,
students, libraries, government officials, researchers, and
academicians.
Over the last century, the Everglades underwent a metaphorical and
ecological transition from impenetrable swamp to endangered
wetland." "At the heart of this transformation lies the Florida
sugar industry, which by the 1990s was at the center of the
political storm over the multi-billion dollar ecological
"restoration" of the Everglades. "Raising Cane in the 'Glades" is
the first study to situate the environmental transformation of the
Everglades within the economic and historical geography of global
sugar production and trade.
Using, among other sources, interviews, government and corporate
documents, and recently declassified U.S. State Department
memoranda, Gail M. Hollander demonstrates that the development of
Florida's sugar region was the outcome of pitched battles reaching
the highest political offices in the U.S. and in countries around
the world, especially Cuba--which emerges in her narrative as a
model, a competitor, and the regional "other" to Florida's "self."
Spanning the period from the age of empire to the era of
globalization, the book shows how the "sugar question"--a label
nineteenth-century economists coined for intense international
debates on sugar production and trade--emerges repeatedly in new
guises. Hollander uses the sugar question as a thread to stitch
together past and present, local and global, in explaining
Everglades transformation.
The food industry is among the most competitive and globally-linked
of all business sectors. Plunkett's Food Industry Almanac will be
your guide to the entire food business, from production, to
distribution, to retailing. This exciting new book covers
everything you need to know about the food, beverage and tobacco
industry, including: Analysis of major trends and markets;
historical statistics and tables; major food producers such as
Kraft and Frito Lay; retailers of all types, from convenience store
operators to giant supermarket chains; emerging technologies
including genetically-engineered (GM) foods; giant distributors
such as Sysco; beverage companies such as Coca-Cola; wine, liquor
and beer producers; tobacco, candy and gum; and much more. We
discuss trends in food commodities demand, agricultural
biotechnology, imports and exports, as well as growing demand in
China and other emerging markets. This book includes statistical
tables, industry contacts and indexes. The corporate section
includes our proprietary, in-depth profiles of 500 leading
companies, public and private, in all facets of the industry.
You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market
research report in one superb, value-priced package.
McDonald's: it is the world's premier entrepreneurial success story, a company whose growth worldwide continues to be astonishing. In tough financial times, McDonald's proved that ingenuity, trial and error, and gut instinct were the keys to building a service business the entire world has come to admire. In the years since McDonald's: Behind The Arches was first published, McDonald's has been a trendsetter in advertising, focusing on different ethnic groups as well as the physically disabled. McDonald's created McJobs, a program that employs both mentally challenged adults and senior citizens. And because its franchisees have their fingers on the pulse of the marketplace, McDonald's has evolved successfully with the health food revolution, launching dozens of new products and moving toward environmentally-safe packaging and recyclable goods. Inspiring, informative, and filled with behind the scenes stories, this remarkable saga offers an irresistible look inside a great American business success.
The Globalization of Wine is a one-stop guide to understanding wine
across the world today. Examining a broad range of developments in
the wine world, it considers the social, cultural, economic,
political and geographical dimensions of wine globalization. It
investigates how large-scale changes in production, distribution
and consumption are transforming the wine that we drink.
Comprehensive background discussion is complemented by vivid case
study chapters from a variety of international contributors. Many
different countries and regions are covered, including China, the
USA and Hong Kong, as are key themes, debates and controversies in
contemporary wine worlds. Innovative, up-to-date and
interdisciplinary, The Globalization of Wine illustrates the
diversity and complexity of wine globalization processes across the
planet, both in the past and at the present time. It is essential
reading for academics and students in food and drink studies,
sociology, anthropology, globalization studies, geography and
cultural studies. It also provides a jargon-free resource for wine
professionals and connoisseurs.
In recent years, cases of food-borne illness have been on the rise
and are creating a significant public health challenge worldwide.
This situation poses a health risk to consumers and can cause
economic loss to the food service industry. Identifying the current
issues in food safety practices among the industry players is
critical to bridge the gap between knowledge, practices, and
regulation compliance. Food Safety Practices in the Restaurant
Industry presents advanced research on food safety practices
investigated within food service establishments as an effort to
help the industry pinpoint risks and non-compliance relating to
food safety practices and improve the practices in preventing
food-borne illnesses from occurring. Covering a range of topics
such as food packaging, safety audits, consumer awareness, and
standard safety practices, it is ideal for food safety and service
professionals, food scientists and technologists, policymakers,
restaurant owners, academicians, researchers, teachers, and
students.
Malnutrition -- in the form of undernutrition, micronutrient
deficiencies, and overweight and obesity -- imposes unacceptably
high economic and social costs on countries at all income levels.
The causes of malnutrition are complex, yet all forms of
malnutrition share one common feature: nutritionally inappropriate
diets. "The State of Food and Agriculture 2013" makes the case that
healthy diets and good nutrition begin with food and agriculture.
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