Avocado Retail Quality Surveys were conducted monthly between 2007-2008 in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Perth to analyze consumers' preferences and the quality of retail avocados. Key findings included:
1) Over half of avocados surveyed had a color rating of 3 or below, indicating they were not ripe enough for consumers.
2) Around 29% of avocados across all states surveyed had more than 10% internal defects, exceeding consumers' tolerance.
3) Bruising was the most common internal defect observed, while ripeness and lack of blemishes were most important to consumers.
4) The surveys provided insights into improving retail avocado quality to better meet consumers
This document provides biographical information about Ashley Carroll, including her background and experience as a web and new media designer. She has a traditional art background and studied digital media and graphic design in college. Realizing she could apply her art skills digitally, she has since worked on identity projects, posters, ads, and websites for clients. Her work focuses on clean and legible design influenced by Swiss style principles.
The document discusses Nationwide Insurance's challenges with its finance function and its efforts to address those challenges through a project called Project FOCUS. Specifically, Nationwide was hindered by multiple financial processes, organizations, and systems across its enterprise, which created issues with timely access to information and increased expenses. Through Project FOCUS, Nationwide aimed to reinvent the role and operating model of its finance function to enhance its contribution to the company's future success. The document outlines Nationwide's finance function problems in 2006 and discusses how innovation and improved performance require investment in areas like talent management, financial data, performance tracking, business intelligence, and financial close and reporting processes.
8/15/12 Obj. 4 Future COM & Space Studies Part IIMKThink Strategy
The document summarizes observations of library use at Golden Gate University. It shows data on the average number of individuals and groups observed at different times of day. At peak times in the afternoon and evening, over 300 individuals were observed using the library alone, with over 120 individuals observed at one point. Groups of 2 or more individuals working together were also frequently observed throughout the day.
Lawrence Casalino: what GP consortia might learn from the USNuffield Trust
This document discusses lessons that can be learned from the development of physician groups in the US over the last 20 years that could help avoid failures in GP commissioning consortia in the UK. It outlines two frameworks for thinking about GP consortia - focusing on either individual physicians or organized processes. It also discusses the US experience with "consortia" and commissioning, identifying seven theses on GP commissioning and suggestions from an outside perspective.
GE Healthcare has re-imagined the diagnostic report generation process to move Radiology teams to a completely new realm of dictation and report creation. The Centricity®
Precision Reporting for Centricity PACS solution works around you and your needs to help generate diagnostic reports more easily and more accurately than you’ve ever seen before.
Financial Analysis - EDF SA (Electricite de France) produces, transmits, dist...BCV
Financial Analysis - EDF SA (Electricite de France) produces, transmits, distributes, imports and exports electricity. The Company, using nuclear power, coal and gas, provides electricity for French energy consumer
THE MEDITERRANEAN LABORATORY FOR DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES AND COOPERATION. Building effective partnerships among
European and Mediterranean Municipalities
for local economic development and promotion
This document provides biographical information about Ashley Carroll, including her background and experience as a web and new media designer. She has a traditional art background and studied digital media and graphic design in college. Realizing she could apply her art skills digitally, she has since worked on identity projects, posters, ads, and websites for clients. Her work focuses on clean and legible design influenced by Swiss style principles.
The document discusses Nationwide Insurance's challenges with its finance function and its efforts to address those challenges through a project called Project FOCUS. Specifically, Nationwide was hindered by multiple financial processes, organizations, and systems across its enterprise, which created issues with timely access to information and increased expenses. Through Project FOCUS, Nationwide aimed to reinvent the role and operating model of its finance function to enhance its contribution to the company's future success. The document outlines Nationwide's finance function problems in 2006 and discusses how innovation and improved performance require investment in areas like talent management, financial data, performance tracking, business intelligence, and financial close and reporting processes.
8/15/12 Obj. 4 Future COM & Space Studies Part IIMKThink Strategy
The document summarizes observations of library use at Golden Gate University. It shows data on the average number of individuals and groups observed at different times of day. At peak times in the afternoon and evening, over 300 individuals were observed using the library alone, with over 120 individuals observed at one point. Groups of 2 or more individuals working together were also frequently observed throughout the day.
Lawrence Casalino: what GP consortia might learn from the USNuffield Trust
This document discusses lessons that can be learned from the development of physician groups in the US over the last 20 years that could help avoid failures in GP commissioning consortia in the UK. It outlines two frameworks for thinking about GP consortia - focusing on either individual physicians or organized processes. It also discusses the US experience with "consortia" and commissioning, identifying seven theses on GP commissioning and suggestions from an outside perspective.
GE Healthcare has re-imagined the diagnostic report generation process to move Radiology teams to a completely new realm of dictation and report creation. The Centricity®
Precision Reporting for Centricity PACS solution works around you and your needs to help generate diagnostic reports more easily and more accurately than you’ve ever seen before.
Financial Analysis - EDF SA (Electricite de France) produces, transmits, dist...BCV
Financial Analysis - EDF SA (Electricite de France) produces, transmits, distributes, imports and exports electricity. The Company, using nuclear power, coal and gas, provides electricity for French energy consumer
THE MEDITERRANEAN LABORATORY FOR DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES AND COOPERATION. Building effective partnerships among
European and Mediterranean Municipalities
for local economic development and promotion
Nasze dzialania na rzecz przeciwdzialania absencjiMarzena Cieślik
The document discusses actions taken by a kindergarten to prevent student absence. Most absences occurred during winter months, while attendance was highest in spring and summer. Parents reported illness as the primary reason for absence. The kindergarten took actions in three areas: making the benefits of attendance clear to parents, promoting healthy lifestyles to prevent illness, and making the kindergarten environment engaging to encourage willingness to attend. Activities in the healthy lifestyle area included daily exercise and walks, a healthy diet, and meetings with a nurse. To improve the environment, the kindergarten organized interesting activities like art, music, and trips, as well as themed events.
This document summarizes a discussion on life after school and how to succeed in a new career. It provides advice on adjusting to a work environment where results are prioritized over grades, soft skills are as important as technical skills, and there is always more to learn. The presenters recommend focusing on strengths, taking risks, lifelong learning, listening, leading, looking forward, networking, and standing out to make the most of a first job. The discussion was led by three women professionals with experience in engineering and biopharmaceutical roles.
The recently founded European Voices Association (EVA), a cultural and educational non-profit organisation working for the development and exchange in vocal, a cappella and choral music, has announced that it is now open for
membership application via the organisation's website www.europeanvoices.org.
O documento discute características das startups e do empreendedorismo inovador, incluindo como startups diferem de grandes empresas, fatores importantes para o sucesso de startups, e como o design thinking pode ajudar no desenvolvimento de ideias.
Este documento proporciona información sobre virus informáticos. Explica que los virus son programas dañinos que infectan computadores y otros programas, afectando su rendimiento y funcionamiento. Describe las diferentes clases de virus y sus características, y ofrece consejos sobre cómo prevenir y combatir infecciones virales.
Para que una empresa pueda innovar exitosamente, primero debe garantizar que sus nuevas ideas sean competitivas en el mercado. Esto requiere voluntad para llevar las ideas a la práctica, conocimientos para transformarlas en productos o servicios, y la capacidad de implementarlas. Además, la gestión de la innovación debe enfocarse en satisfacer las necesidades de los clientes y estar orientada a factores como el talento humano, la creatividad y el liderazgo. La innovación se materializa cuando la empresa lleva sus ideas al mercado de
Michaela Sulz (DFB-lizenzierte Spielervermittlerin, Business-Coach und Gründerin) und Florian Städtler (Konzeptioner, Eventregisseur und Moderator) präsentieren ein Tagesseminar unter dem Motto "Was wir von Profisportlern für unseren Arbeitsalltag lernen können."
El documento resume la Divina Comedia de Dante Alighieri, una epopeya religiosa escrita entre 1307 y 1319. Narra el viaje de Dante a través del Infierno, el Purgatorio y el Paraíso, guiado por Virgilio y Beatriz. Usa el número 3 y alegorías como las tres fieras y los rostros de Lucifer para simbolizar aspectos de la vida humana y la salvación del alma.
Improving Your Supply Ability Through the Eyes of Your Customers
By Theo Zwygers
LogiChem 2011 will be the event's tenth anniversary and an opportunity for the most senior chemical supply chain & global logistics directors from the European chemicals community to come together once again share experiences, make new contacts and benchmark the latest chemical supply chain initiatives.
Not only will LogiChem 2011 be a chance for the chemical industry to reminisce about the last ten years but an opportunity to shape the next decade. To celebrate a decade of LogiChem, there will be an exciting three day programme filled with networking opportunities in our new location, Antwerp.
Measuring and Monitoring Foot and Mouth Disease Occurrence Melissa McLaws EuFMDFAO
Monitoring FMD is key principle of PCP
Measuring FMD occurrence to:
1. Assess FMD risk
– Within country:
oSpecies, sector, husbandry system, area
oTo target control and inform FMD impact
assessment
2. Monitor changes over time
– Detect ‘events’ (epidemics)
– Efficacy of control strategy
But what is the best way to do it?
This document provides updates on IBM's AIX and PowerVM virtualization technologies:
- AIX 6 Technology Level 3 includes Workload Partition SAN support, improved C++ tracing capabilities, and the IBM Systems Director agent.
- PowerVM enhancements planned for 4Q09 include NPIV support for blades, dynamic NPIV port rebinding, Fibre Channel over Ethernet, improved Live Partition Mobility, usability improvements to the Virtual I/O Server, and enhancements to IBM Systems Director.
- The document outlines IBM's continued focus on virtualization, availability, and manageability technologies for the AIX and Power Systems platforms.
Embraer is a Brazilian aerospace company founded in 1969 that has grown to employ over 21,000 people worldwide. It has manufacturing plants and offices in Brazil, the United States, France, China, Portugal and Singapore. Embraer focuses on developing high-tech aircraft and works with a highly educated workforce, with over 29% having graduate degrees. The company has been successful due to its emphasis on technology, qualified employees, global presence, and focus on customer satisfaction.
It's An A.R.M.'s Race (Acquisition, Retention, and Monetization in Mobile Gam...Brian Sapp
The document discusses strategies for acquiring, retaining, and monetizing users in mobile gaming. It covers acquisition channels like featured placements, cross-promotion, and user acquisition networks. Retention techniques include optimizing the new user flow to get players engaged quickly, using social APIs to encourage sharing but not forcing connections, and incentivizing friend invites. Monetization focuses on optimizing in-app purchases and rewards to drive recurring spending. The goal is an A.R.M. race to get new users, keep them playing, and generate ongoing revenue.
Nasze dzialania na rzecz przeciwdzialania absencjiMarzena Cieślik
The document discusses actions taken by a kindergarten to prevent student absence. Most absences occurred during winter months, while attendance was highest in spring and summer. Parents reported illness as the primary reason for absence. The kindergarten took actions in three areas: making the benefits of attendance clear to parents, promoting healthy lifestyles to prevent illness, and making the kindergarten environment engaging to encourage willingness to attend. Activities in the healthy lifestyle area included daily exercise and walks, a healthy diet, and meetings with a nurse. To improve the environment, the kindergarten organized interesting activities like art, music, and trips, as well as themed events.
This document summarizes a discussion on life after school and how to succeed in a new career. It provides advice on adjusting to a work environment where results are prioritized over grades, soft skills are as important as technical skills, and there is always more to learn. The presenters recommend focusing on strengths, taking risks, lifelong learning, listening, leading, looking forward, networking, and standing out to make the most of a first job. The discussion was led by three women professionals with experience in engineering and biopharmaceutical roles.
The recently founded European Voices Association (EVA), a cultural and educational non-profit organisation working for the development and exchange in vocal, a cappella and choral music, has announced that it is now open for
membership application via the organisation's website www.europeanvoices.org.
O documento discute características das startups e do empreendedorismo inovador, incluindo como startups diferem de grandes empresas, fatores importantes para o sucesso de startups, e como o design thinking pode ajudar no desenvolvimento de ideias.
Este documento proporciona información sobre virus informáticos. Explica que los virus son programas dañinos que infectan computadores y otros programas, afectando su rendimiento y funcionamiento. Describe las diferentes clases de virus y sus características, y ofrece consejos sobre cómo prevenir y combatir infecciones virales.
Para que una empresa pueda innovar exitosamente, primero debe garantizar que sus nuevas ideas sean competitivas en el mercado. Esto requiere voluntad para llevar las ideas a la práctica, conocimientos para transformarlas en productos o servicios, y la capacidad de implementarlas. Además, la gestión de la innovación debe enfocarse en satisfacer las necesidades de los clientes y estar orientada a factores como el talento humano, la creatividad y el liderazgo. La innovación se materializa cuando la empresa lleva sus ideas al mercado de
Michaela Sulz (DFB-lizenzierte Spielervermittlerin, Business-Coach und Gründerin) und Florian Städtler (Konzeptioner, Eventregisseur und Moderator) präsentieren ein Tagesseminar unter dem Motto "Was wir von Profisportlern für unseren Arbeitsalltag lernen können."
El documento resume la Divina Comedia de Dante Alighieri, una epopeya religiosa escrita entre 1307 y 1319. Narra el viaje de Dante a través del Infierno, el Purgatorio y el Paraíso, guiado por Virgilio y Beatriz. Usa el número 3 y alegorías como las tres fieras y los rostros de Lucifer para simbolizar aspectos de la vida humana y la salvación del alma.
Improving Your Supply Ability Through the Eyes of Your Customers
By Theo Zwygers
LogiChem 2011 will be the event's tenth anniversary and an opportunity for the most senior chemical supply chain & global logistics directors from the European chemicals community to come together once again share experiences, make new contacts and benchmark the latest chemical supply chain initiatives.
Not only will LogiChem 2011 be a chance for the chemical industry to reminisce about the last ten years but an opportunity to shape the next decade. To celebrate a decade of LogiChem, there will be an exciting three day programme filled with networking opportunities in our new location, Antwerp.
Measuring and Monitoring Foot and Mouth Disease Occurrence Melissa McLaws EuFMDFAO
Monitoring FMD is key principle of PCP
Measuring FMD occurrence to:
1. Assess FMD risk
– Within country:
oSpecies, sector, husbandry system, area
oTo target control and inform FMD impact
assessment
2. Monitor changes over time
– Detect ‘events’ (epidemics)
– Efficacy of control strategy
But what is the best way to do it?
This document provides updates on IBM's AIX and PowerVM virtualization technologies:
- AIX 6 Technology Level 3 includes Workload Partition SAN support, improved C++ tracing capabilities, and the IBM Systems Director agent.
- PowerVM enhancements planned for 4Q09 include NPIV support for blades, dynamic NPIV port rebinding, Fibre Channel over Ethernet, improved Live Partition Mobility, usability improvements to the Virtual I/O Server, and enhancements to IBM Systems Director.
- The document outlines IBM's continued focus on virtualization, availability, and manageability technologies for the AIX and Power Systems platforms.
Embraer is a Brazilian aerospace company founded in 1969 that has grown to employ over 21,000 people worldwide. It has manufacturing plants and offices in Brazil, the United States, France, China, Portugal and Singapore. Embraer focuses on developing high-tech aircraft and works with a highly educated workforce, with over 29% having graduate degrees. The company has been successful due to its emphasis on technology, qualified employees, global presence, and focus on customer satisfaction.
It's An A.R.M.'s Race (Acquisition, Retention, and Monetization in Mobile Gam...Brian Sapp
The document discusses strategies for acquiring, retaining, and monetizing users in mobile gaming. It covers acquisition channels like featured placements, cross-promotion, and user acquisition networks. Retention techniques include optimizing the new user flow to get players engaged quickly, using social APIs to encourage sharing but not forcing connections, and incentivizing friend invites. Monetization focuses on optimizing in-app purchases and rewards to drive recurring spending. The goal is an A.R.M. race to get new users, keep them playing, and generate ongoing revenue.
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The document discusses entrepreneurship and why it is taught at Vlerick Business School. It provides statistics on student interest in entrepreneurship and discusses what deters people from starting their own businesses. The document then defines entrepreneurship as identifying opportunities and assembling resources to capitalize on them despite uncertainty. It discusses the central questions in entrepreneurship around identifying opportunities, dealing with uncertainty, and limited resources. The document then presents a case study on TerraCycle and its founder Tom Szaky, and how he overcame challenges in building his business. It concludes that entrepreneurship requires identifying opportunities, dealing with uncertainty through adaptation and learning from failures, and managing risk to allow for iteration.
Open Garden provides mobile broadband connectivity over P2P wireless mesh network. Users get a stronger coverage, faster bandwidth and free and affordable bandwidth.
The document discusses Nokia Lifeblog, a mobile blogging application. It allows users to automatically collect multimedia content from their phone and blog it to the web from their mobile. Lifeblog aims to make blogging effortless by handling content collection, organization, and formatting. It seeks to lower barriers to blogging by enabling it from any location using mobile devices that are always accessible.
This document presents a report on the 2011 investment returns of the Cook County Pension Fund and compares them to other public and private pension funds. It shows that the Cook County fund had a return of 1.2% for 2011, lower than the average returns for other Illinois public pension funds and lower than average returns for large private sector funds. The report also includes tables showing the Cook County fund's returns over various time periods from 1981 to 2011 and compares 5-year average returns from 1982 to 2011 to other public sector funds and national trends.
The document is a map showing the administrative areas in Kampot Province, Cambodia. It is divided into 1) the national boundary, provincial/municipal boundary, district boundary, and commune boundary lines; and 2) the codes and names of the districts, communes, and administrative subdivisions within Kampot Province. There are 7 districts and 59 communes listed in the legend that make up the administrative areas of Kampot Province.
Raising Reading Levels: Lessons from a high-poverty high schoolWilliam S Roulston
This document summarizes the strategies used by Granger High School to improve literacy among its students. The school implemented a three-pronged approach: 1) A reading intervention program called Second Shot Reading to provide small group instruction and repeated readings. 2) A read-a-lot initiative through sustained silent reading and an accelerated reading program. 3) Teaching reading strategies across all content areas through staff development on info-text. Through these interventions and an emphasis on reading practice, the school was able to close the achievement gap and increase the percentage of students meeting state reading standards from 30% to nearly 90%. The principal played a key role by knowing students' reading levels and emphasizing the importance of reading.
This document provides an overview of starting a new business, including the key elements needed for an entrepreneur. It discusses the importance of being CORE - curious, open, a risk taker and energized. It also emphasizes working in teams using an adhocracy structure. The document outlines drawing a business plan by analyzing the market and opportunity, developing a strategy and business model, and assessing financial needs. It notes the importance of the management team and securing funding to support the business from seed funding through maturity. The final sections discuss where funding is typically allocated and concluding the overall lesson on entrepreneurship.
Team presentation at Leadership 2.0, University of the Aftermarket, Northwood University, April 15, 2010.
This presentation outlines a roadmap for international growth, with a general matrix for market entry decisions.
Tablet ownership has increased significantly from 2011 to 2012, especially in more affluent markets. In 2012, 11% of people in developed markets owned tablets, compared to only 6% in 2011. Ownership in emerging Tier 1 markets increased to 5% from 2% over the same period. Tablet ownership remains relatively low in emerging Tier 2 markets, where only 1% of people owned tablets in both 2011 and 2012.
The U.S. economy created 227,000 seasonally adjusted, non-farm jobs in February, according to the latest employment report from the BLS. This is the third consecutive month of net job gains over 200,000. After flirting with a retrenchment in payroll growth this past summer, the U.S. economy has added 201,000 monthly payrolls, on average, since September. The latest metropolitan area employment figures show that the DC region added 13,400 office-using jobs on an annual basis in 2011.
The document discusses the Thai food industry and the potential impacts of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) which takes effect in 2015. It provides an overview of the large size and economic importance of Thailand's food sector. ASEAN countries represent a major market for Thai food exports, making Thailand sensitive to changes from the AEC. The AEC may bring new opportunities for Thai food companies to expand regionally, but also challenges from increased competition.
The document provides a brief history of post-war construction systems used in the UK between 1944-1980, including HILLS, CLASP, SCOLA, SEAC, and CMW. It describes typical elements like wall and beam dimensions, column sizes, roof designs, and cladding materials. It notes that systems were often engineered tightly with little flexibility for additional loading. Asbestos was commonly used for fire protection and cladding. An example project refurbishing a community college campus in Whitstable, Kent is discussed, showing the challenge of upgrading a piecemeal development mixing new construction with renovated areas.
The 2005-2009 Australian Avocados marketing strategy aimed to position avocados as a versatile and indispensable ally for time-poor families through a multi-channel campaign emphasizing their health benefits and many uses, and the 2010-2013 strategic plan shifted the focus to everyday applications and building confidence in regular avocado consumption.
Infocado collects data from various modules along the avocado supply chain, including packhouse dispatch, short and seasonal forecasts, wholesaler receivals and sales, and quality metrics. It also obtains retail price and scan data from other sources. This data is compiled into weekly reports on dispatch, forecasts, and wholesaler activity. Quarterly and individual reports are also prepared. Quality information is analyzed and reported showing factors like internal damage levels by type. The collected data provides supply chain visibility and is used to inform planning and decision making.
The document summarizes the agenda and purpose of the Infocado Summit 2010 conference in Melbourne. The summit focused on improving the avocado industry's crop data collection system to better manage supply and demand, reducing price fluctuations. Attendees would discuss how to make the Infocado system more effective and how consumer data could help boost avocado sales potential. The goal was to expand industry knowledge and contacts to strengthen supply chains for all members.
The document summarizes the global avocado industry in 2010. It provides data on production seasons, expected volumes, market distribution and growth projections for the major avocado producing countries. Total global avocado production was over 2 million metric tons for 2010-2011, with Mexico, Chile, Peru and South Africa being the largest producers. Most countries expected production to increase over the next few years through expanding hectares of avocado trees.
This document discusses using market and shopper insights to drive business growth. It provides a case study on fresh produce sales in Australia, noting that Queensland is outperforming while New South Wales is declining. Pre-packed fruits and vegetables are growing faster than loose options. The document suggests ways insights could be used, such as adjusting supply to states, considering pre-packaging, and targeting families and young adults. A second case study examines apples sales in South Australia, which are lagging the overall market.
Martin Kneebone from Freshlogic presented on the fruit and vegetable market over the next 10 years. He discussed macro trends impacting the food market like changing demographics and advancing technologies. The presentation covered current market settings for fruit and vegetables including production, imports, exports, and retail sales. Key drivers shaping the market were identified as well as implications for different players in the supply chain. The presentation concluded by outlining possible developments over the next decade such as more processed foods, imports, control of producer inputs, ethical considerations, new distribution channels, and the impact of social media.
The document discusses building sustainable value chains. It emphasizes the importance of understanding consumers and being relevant to their needs and trends. Value chain design should be based on segmentation and differentiation, designing from the "outside in" based on heterogeneous consumer demands. Value chain management principles include adding more value at lower cost and faster while being sustainable. It involves a paradigm shift from an introspective to outward looking approach with strategic focus, suppliers having major design responsibility, and long-term cooperative partnerships.
Turner Hass is a large-fruited sport of Hass avocado that produces 10% heavier crops than regular Hass. It has richer flavor than Hass but slightly trails in dry matter accumulation. The fruit is approximately 17% larger than Hass with higher flesh recovery. About 1% of Turner Hass fruit has natural chimera markings but is marketed as regular Hass. Two new rootstock varieties, SHSR-02 and SHSR-04, show potential for high production and disease resistance across different environments. SHSR-02 has good uniformity and resistance to Phytophthora root rot. SHSR-04 has significantly better health than other rootstocks and is easy to clone.
1) Concentrate sprays using 3x the volume of dilute sprays provided higher and more even pesticide deposits on avocado trees compared to conventional dilute sprays.
2) The addition of an organosilicone adjuvant like Du-Wett further improved deposition from concentrate sprays and spray distribution within trees.
3) Commercial orchard trials demonstrated that concentrate sprays using 3x the volume plus an adjuvant provided equivalent or better pest and disease control compared to conventional dilute sprays, and improved fruit quality and marketability.
This document discusses heat, light, and water stress in crops and how it can impact yield and quality. It notes that high temperatures can damage plants by impairing photosynthesis and increasing water loss. The document then introduces particle film technologies (PFTs), specifically the product Screen, which contains kaolin particles that reflect light and help keep plant canopies cooler, reducing heat stress. Some growers have reported decreased sunburn and increased premium fruit yields after applying Screen to their avocado blocks.
1) Consumer research on avocados in 2009 found that while price was now the top purchase trigger, quality and presentation remained important. Focus groups found consumers were more price conscious but still accepted some inconsistencies with avocados.
2) Avocado usage has increased, with over 60% of most adult age groups eating them. However, some wastage remains an issue. Avocados are used throughout the week especially at lunch and dinner.
3) Avocados are seen as both an occasional treat and an everyday food. Their creamy texture adds enjoyment to dishes as the "star" or "wow" element, especially in salads and sandwiches. Their roles spans from gourmet to everyday
This document summarizes a presentation on integrated pest management in avocados. It discusses monitoring orchards for pests and determining if they are causing problems. If they are problems, the options for control measures are outlined, including doing nothing and relying on natural controls, or using various chemical or biological controls. It emphasizes using a systematic process of monitoring, assessing problems, considering non-chemical options, deciding on and applying measures, and reassessing their effectiveness. The goal is to make informed decisions as part of an ongoing process of intelligent pest management.
The document outlines HAL's avocado strategy and implementation plan for 2009/2010. The key objectives were to expand consumer usage of avocados by demonstrating their versatility, and to give consumers confidence by showing how to incorporate avocados into meals via recipes and highlighting their health benefits. The strategy involved a "Add an Avo" communications message alongside food inspiration content on television, in magazines, and online to inspire consumers to add avocados to their meals. HAL planned television sponsorships, in-show integrations, online support, and magazine placements targeting mothers and those interested in food and health.
This document discusses avocado production in South Africa and the performance of different avocado rootstocks. It notes that the largest avocado producer in South Africa, Westfalia Technological Services, has been breeding and testing rootstocks for disease resistance and yield. Their rootstock called Dusa has dominated sales and plantings in South Africa and California due to its excellent performance and tolerance to Phytophthora root rot. Commercial evaluations on farms show higher yields from trees grafted to Dusa compared to other rootstocks like Duke 7. Westfalia will continue breeding programs to develop improved rootstocks.
The document outlines a marketing strategy for Australian avocados in the food service industry. It aims to 1) leverage avocados' strengths as healthy and tasty by positioning them as adding value to menus, 2) focus on promoting hot dishes for winter to drive usage, and 3) show chefs how avocados can lift perceptions and sales by adding flavor and excitement to dishes. The strategy then provides details on positioning avocados, developing the right menu strategies, targeting specific customer segments, and launching programs over three years to penetrate menus and measure success.
- The document discusses collecting retail price data for avocados from stores in major Australian cities on a weekly basis to provide transparency on prices paid by consumers.
- Consumer research was also conducted on the probability of purchase at different price points and how this varies by income.
- Historical catalogue special pricing data from major supermarkets in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth from 2009 is presented to show pricing trends over time.
- The collected price data will be reported weekly and linked with other industry data to provide a more complete picture of pricing and returns to growers.
Avocado sunblotch viroid (ASBVd) is the smallest plant pathogen and can cause significant yield loss in avocado crops. Three strains of ASBVd exist which are difficult to distinguish. ASBVd is transmitted through seed, grafting, pruning tools, and root grafting but not insects. The document describes developing a new diagnostic PCR assay with an internal control for more accurate detection of ASBVd. A survey of over 2100 avocado trees in Australia found only one symptomatic tree, indicating ASBVd is now very rare due to the successful Avocado Nursery Voluntary Accreditation Scheme but could still be eradicated.
Maluma was selected in the early 1990s in South Africa as a chance seedling of unknown parentage similar to Hass. It has been granted plant breeder's rights in South Africa and registration is pending in several other countries. Maluma bears fruit earlier than Hass, has a constant and high bearing pattern, and is highly productive even at high densities without growth retardants. It offers advantages over Hass such as disease resistance, attractive appearance, excellent taste, and suitability for early season markets.
This document summarizes a trial of avocado rootstocks in Queensland, Australia that aimed to identify superior rootstocks. It found that the Ashdot rootstock produced the highest yields for both Hass and Shepard varieties. For clonal rootstocks, BC62 consistently produced the highest yields over four seasons and was the most vigorous tree. The trial was supported by industry groups and conducted over multiple years on 11 hectares with monitoring of yields, quality, health and compatibility.
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
Spark Good (walmart.com/sparkgood) is a charitable platform that enables nonprofits to receive donations directly from customers and associates.
Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17Celine George
An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
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2. Presentation Overview
• Why conduct quality surveys
• What quality parameters to survey
– Consumer sensory testing
– Online survey
• Results to date
• Where to from here
3. Consumer sensory panels and
online surveys
• Ripeness
– level of ripeness (firmness) preferred by
consumers
• Internal flesh quality
– maximum acceptable level of internal defects at
different price points above which future
consumer purchasing decisions are negatively
influenced
• Maturity
– minimum maturity (measured by DM%) that
produces Hass avocados of acceptable eating
quality
4. Ripeness
C: Purchase intent for different ripeness levels
• 85% of consumers have a preference to purchase
avocados that are ready to eat/use immediately
• Consumers prefer soft ripe and medium ripe avocados
• Consumers select for ripeness on colour then
squeezing
5. Internal Quality
• Severity of defect was of primary
importance followed by price
• At all prices an incidence of more than
10% internal damage significantly
impacts on probability of repurchase
X X X
6. Maturity : DM v
Likelihood of Purchase
• 22% - 28% Competitive advantage
7. What we know consumers want
and will alter purchasing for
• They want fruit they can eat tonight
• They want unblemished fruit – no more
than 10% damage
• They want mature fruit – above 22%
What do we give them?
8. Retail Quality Surveys
• Began in October 2007
– 16 stores in each Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne & Perth
– Monthly
• Information collected
– Price
– Display details
– Size
– Weight
– Sticker Information
– Internal quality
9. Key findings for 07/08
• More than half fruit colour level 3 or
below
– NSW 51% of stores
– Qld 40% of stores
– WA 30% of stores
– Vic 5% of stores
1 2 3 4 5 6
10. Key findings for 07/08
Incidences of internal defects had a significant
association with sampling month, state and store
type of purchase
Total Damage by month
80 damage > 10% some damage
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Oct-07 Nov-07 Dec-07 Jan-08 Feb-08 Mar-08 Apr-08 May-08 Jun-08 Jul-08 Aug-08 Sep-08
11. Total Damage by State
Total Damage by state
80 >10% some damage
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
N Q V W
Around 29% in all states
12. Total damage by store of purchase
Total Damage above 10%
Store type 1 Store type 2 Store type 3 Store type 4
45
40
35
30
25
%
20
15
10
5
0
NSW Qld Vic WA
Damage above 10% by store (Sydney)
Proportion above 10% damage
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10
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13. Key findings for 07/08
Proportion of fruit with specific damage bove 10% damage
14
12
% above 10% damage
10
8 1
6
4
2
0
Body Rot Bruising Diffuse Flesh Other Stem end rot Vascular
Bruising most common defect
Proportion of damage above 10% - by State
25 Body Rot Bruising Diffuse Flesh Other Stem end rot Vascular
20
15
10
5
0
N Q V W
14. Key findings for 07/08
NSW probability of repurchase
Probability of Purchase (%) Prob for Perfect fruit (%) Average Price($)
90 3
80
probability of purchase (%)
2.5
70 12% 9%
Cheaper fruit have higher
Price ($/pce fruit)
60
1.5%
6% 2
predicted probability of
50
40
1.5 purchase
30 1
20
0.5
10
0 0
Coles Independents Ind S'markets Woolworths
Qld probability of repurchase
Cheaper fruit also had
Probability of Purchase (%) Prob for Perfect fruit (%) Average Price($)
larger estimated 90 3
reduction in purchase 80
probability of purchase (%)
10% 6% 2.5
70
prob due to defects 10%
Price ($/pce fruit)
60 2
7%
50
1.5
40
30 1
20
0.5
10
0 0
Coles Independents Ind S'markets Woolworths
15. Vic probability of repurchase
Probability of Purchase (%) Prob for Perfect fruit (%) Average Price($)
90 3
80
probability of purchase (%)
2.5
70
8% 7% 7%
Price ($/pce fruit)
60 5% 2
50
1.5
40
30 1
20
0.5
10
0 0
Coles Independents Ind S'markets Woolworths
WA probability of repurchase
Probability of Purchase (%) Prob for Perfect fruit (%) Average Price($)
90 3
80
probability of purchase (%)
2.5
70 10%
Price ($/pce fruit)
60
9% 2
50 2.5% 5%
1.5
40
30 1
20
0.5
10
0 0
Coles Independents Ind S'markets Woolworths
20. Where to from here?
• Working with supply chain partners to
make improvements
• Working back from retailers who have
consistently over time sold high quality
fruit to assist in producing education
materials
• Producing a series of education
materials
• Continued quality surveys for monitoring
and to measure improvements
21. Proportion of Hass with internal damage above 10%
Sydney
Coles Independents Independent supermarkets Woolworths
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
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Brisbane
Coles Independents Independent supermarkets Woolworths
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Melbourne
Coles Independents Independent supermarkets Woolworths
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
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Perth
Coles Indpendents Independent supermarkets Woolworths
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
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