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Lessons Learned in Recruiting Minorities into Food and Agribusiness Industries
Jefferson-Moore, Kenrett Y.; Salifou-Labo, Sawde; … - In: Journal of Food Distribution Research 43 (2012) 1
academic experiences and career exploration in agribusiness using an 1890 land-grant summer residential program as a case study …. The objectives were as follow: (1) to evaluate the curriculum for a summer residential food and agribusiness industries … and agribusiness industries. Data were obtained from surveys issued to participants in the Food and Agribusiness …
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PLANNING THE FUTURE FOR A FAMILY BUSINESS
Vastine, William J. - In: Journal of Food Distribution Research 03 (1972) 2
Provides a framework around which a family owned retail food business can plan towards insuring it's future.
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IMPACTS OF THE 1983 TRUCK STRIKE ON THE FLORIDA PRODUCE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
Beilock, Richard P.; Comer, Dorothy A. - In: Journal of Food Distribution Research 15 (1984) 2
The Florida produce industry demonstrated a surprising ability to make adjustments and thus the strike by truck drivers did not seriously disrupt produce shipments. Although, there may be long-term changes in the modes of transportation utilized by the industry in the future.
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Gabon: A Guide to Improving the Coastal and Inland Fishery Industries
Barrett, Kenya; Houston, Jack E. - In: Journal of Food Distribution Research 45 (2014) 1
Improving the coastal and inland fisheries sectors in Gabon will promote economic growth, economic diversification, job creation, food security, healthier diets amongst the population, educational initiatives, and combat gender bias. However, improvements will require additional investment...
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Sectoral Growth Interdependencies and the Role of Agriculture in Poland and Romania
Subramanian, V.; Saghaian, Sayed; Maynard, Leigh J.; … - In: Journal of Food Distribution Research 40 (2009) 1
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The Role of Social Capital in Nascent Agri-Food Industries: A Case Study of Michigan Chestnut Growers, Inc.
Ross, Brent R.; Victor, Nathaniel - In: Journal of Food Distribution Research 44 (2013) 1
Despite early financial and organizational struggles, Chestnut Growers Inc. continues to play a central role in the industry and membership has increased. The purpose of this study is to explore this apparent paradox. We apply concepts from management and organizational theory to provide a...
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Civic capital as the missing link
Guiso, Luigi; Sapienza, Paola; Zingales, Luigi - 2010
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The role of social capital in financial development
Guiso, Luigi; Sapienza, Paola; Zingales, Luigi - 2000
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A Comparative Analysis of Alabama Restaurants: Local vs Non-local Food Purchase
Reynolds-Allie, Kenesha; Fields, Deacue - In: Journal of Food Distribution Research 43 (2012) 1
Restaurants/chefs are increasing their demand for locally produced foods to respond to increasing consumer preferences for these products. Data from a survey of independently owned restaurants in Alabama show that there is tremendous opportunity for local producers to market to restaurants....
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Differences in the Perception of Pallet Systems between U.S. and Canadian Grocery Retailers
Guzman-Siller, Cristina F.; Twede, Diana; Mollenkopf, … - In: Journal of Food Distribution Research 41 (2010) 3
Packaging logistics addresses the relationship between packaging and logistics within the supply chain context. This paper focuses specifically on the relationship between grocery retailers and their suppliers across several types of pallet systems, as perceived by thirteen U.S. and Canadian...
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