This document discusses McDonald's business strategies and competitive environment. It analyzes McDonald's using Porter's Five Forces model, identifying strong competitive rivalry and availability of substitutes as key challenges. It also maps McDonald's value chain, outlining its core activities around food production, marketing, franchise relationships, and restaurant operations. Finally, it presents a Blue Ocean Strategy canvas, examining McDonald's costs and value proposition around speed, quality, and affordability.
The document outlines the agenda for an online conference on organic seed and breeding projects in the North. The agenda includes: a welcome and role call; a webinar demonstration; presentations from two speakers on organic seed projects; a round-robin for participants to introduce their organic seed and breeding projects; and a brainstorming session on priority topics. The document then lists participants and provides information on different web conferencing platforms that could be used.
This document summarizes the work of GRP3 on improving tree product marketing and extension for smallholders. It outlines four themes/challenges being addressed by different leaders: 1) value chain analysis led by Amos Gyau, 2) standards and certification led by Dagmar Mithöfer, 3) enterprise development led by Jason Donovan, and 4) innovative extension approaches led by Steve Franzel. It also provides highlights of recent events including a writeshop and new projects being launched in various regions focused on smallholder market participation and value chain development.
This document discusses regional plans for biofortification in Africa. It outlines the Framework for African Food Security which aims to increase resilience through decreasing food insecurity and linking vulnerable people to agricultural opportunities. The plans focus on improved risk management, increased and more affordable food production, economic opportunities, and diversified, more nutritious diets. Regional coordination is seen as key through high-level political support, shared priorities and accountability, and incentives for private sector investment in nutrition-sensitive value chains. Information sharing and advocacy are also emphasized to address preferences and overcome constraints such as facilitating trade of biofortified crops. Partnerships between organizations are proposed to advocate for and analyze impacts of biofortification at regional and national levels.
CPWF Volta Basin Project ‘integrated management of rainwater for crop-livesto...ILRI
This project aims to improve integrated rainwater management in Burkina Faso and northern Ghana to contribute to poverty reduction and livelihood resilience. The project will identify, evaluate, and disseminate best-fit rainwater management strategies through participatory action research. It will assess the effects of selected strategies on farm productivity, profitability, gender livelihoods, equity, hydrology, and vulnerability. The project will also build capacity of actors and foster adoption of improved practices through innovation platforms. It is led by ILRI in partnership with other organizations and runs from 2010-2013 with a budget of $1.225 million.
Farmers in the Caribbean face many challenges including lack of access to capital, land, apprenticeships, local partnerships, and weather issues. A proposed solution is to create a website and app that allows farmers and buyers to connect, share information, and facilitate selling and buying of agricultural products. The platform would provide forums for farmers to discuss best practices for soil management, crop management, and fertilizer use based on their specific locations and seasons. It would integrate information from agricultural studies and organizations. The business model would involve farmers inputting their farm details to the site, monthly fees, and potentially offering pickup/delivery and equipment sales. Key partners would include ministries of agriculture and telecom companies.
Examining a Network of Food Resources to Address Food InsecurityESD UNU-IAS
Examining a Network of Food Resources to Address Food Insecurity
Anthony P. Setari, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Educational Research Methods, Coordinator of Ph.D. in Education, Dept. of Education Policy, Research, and Evaluation, Spadoni College
of Education, Coastal Carolina University
Michelle Dzurenda, Graduate Coordinator, RCE Georgetown and Ph.D. Candidate, Educational Leadership
RCE Georgetown
10th Americas RCE Regional Meeting
5-7 October, 2021
Pulses: a transition towards a transdisciplinary solution combining agronomy,...FAO
www.fao.org/pulses-2016/en/ International Year of Pulses - Global Dialogue - IYP Thematic Presentations - Hans Martin Dreyer, Director Plant Production and Protection Division, FAO
This document discusses McDonald's business strategies and competitive environment. It analyzes McDonald's using Porter's Five Forces model, identifying strong competitive rivalry and availability of substitutes as key challenges. It also maps McDonald's value chain, outlining its core activities around food production, marketing, franchise relationships, and restaurant operations. Finally, it presents a Blue Ocean Strategy canvas, examining McDonald's costs and value proposition around speed, quality, and affordability.
The document outlines the agenda for an online conference on organic seed and breeding projects in the North. The agenda includes: a welcome and role call; a webinar demonstration; presentations from two speakers on organic seed projects; a round-robin for participants to introduce their organic seed and breeding projects; and a brainstorming session on priority topics. The document then lists participants and provides information on different web conferencing platforms that could be used.
This document summarizes the work of GRP3 on improving tree product marketing and extension for smallholders. It outlines four themes/challenges being addressed by different leaders: 1) value chain analysis led by Amos Gyau, 2) standards and certification led by Dagmar Mithöfer, 3) enterprise development led by Jason Donovan, and 4) innovative extension approaches led by Steve Franzel. It also provides highlights of recent events including a writeshop and new projects being launched in various regions focused on smallholder market participation and value chain development.
This document discusses regional plans for biofortification in Africa. It outlines the Framework for African Food Security which aims to increase resilience through decreasing food insecurity and linking vulnerable people to agricultural opportunities. The plans focus on improved risk management, increased and more affordable food production, economic opportunities, and diversified, more nutritious diets. Regional coordination is seen as key through high-level political support, shared priorities and accountability, and incentives for private sector investment in nutrition-sensitive value chains. Information sharing and advocacy are also emphasized to address preferences and overcome constraints such as facilitating trade of biofortified crops. Partnerships between organizations are proposed to advocate for and analyze impacts of biofortification at regional and national levels.
CPWF Volta Basin Project ‘integrated management of rainwater for crop-livesto...ILRI
This project aims to improve integrated rainwater management in Burkina Faso and northern Ghana to contribute to poverty reduction and livelihood resilience. The project will identify, evaluate, and disseminate best-fit rainwater management strategies through participatory action research. It will assess the effects of selected strategies on farm productivity, profitability, gender livelihoods, equity, hydrology, and vulnerability. The project will also build capacity of actors and foster adoption of improved practices through innovation platforms. It is led by ILRI in partnership with other organizations and runs from 2010-2013 with a budget of $1.225 million.
Farmers in the Caribbean face many challenges including lack of access to capital, land, apprenticeships, local partnerships, and weather issues. A proposed solution is to create a website and app that allows farmers and buyers to connect, share information, and facilitate selling and buying of agricultural products. The platform would provide forums for farmers to discuss best practices for soil management, crop management, and fertilizer use based on their specific locations and seasons. It would integrate information from agricultural studies and organizations. The business model would involve farmers inputting their farm details to the site, monthly fees, and potentially offering pickup/delivery and equipment sales. Key partners would include ministries of agriculture and telecom companies.
Examining a Network of Food Resources to Address Food InsecurityESD UNU-IAS
Examining a Network of Food Resources to Address Food Insecurity
Anthony P. Setari, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Educational Research Methods, Coordinator of Ph.D. in Education, Dept. of Education Policy, Research, and Evaluation, Spadoni College
of Education, Coastal Carolina University
Michelle Dzurenda, Graduate Coordinator, RCE Georgetown and Ph.D. Candidate, Educational Leadership
RCE Georgetown
10th Americas RCE Regional Meeting
5-7 October, 2021
Pulses: a transition towards a transdisciplinary solution combining agronomy,...FAO
www.fao.org/pulses-2016/en/ International Year of Pulses - Global Dialogue - IYP Thematic Presentations - Hans Martin Dreyer, Director Plant Production and Protection Division, FAO
High value trees: Africa RISING science, innovations and technologies with sc...africa-rising
- Several varieties of high-value trees like avocado and apple were introduced and tested, with many showing high survival rates and fruiting within two years across different sites and management practices.
- Capacity development, improved access to quality planting materials, and effective partnerships are critical to meeting the large demand for high-value trees from farmers.
- The project strengthened local nursery infrastructure and can now produce 500,000 to 1 million seedlings annually, benefiting over 50,000 households.
Livestock and Fish impact pathways and theory of changeILRI
This document outlines the impact pathways and theory of change for increasing livestock and fish productivity in small-scale production systems. It describes six ways that increased livestock and fish production can contribute to improving food security, reducing poverty, improving nutrition and health, and achieving more sustainable management of natural resources. It then discusses two impact pathways: 1) delivery through selected value chains, with key assumptions and risks, and 2) delivery through production of international public goods, with the goal of more milk, meat and fish by and for the poor.
Education Savings Accounts Primary Users using Area Weighted AveragesBrian Fogarty
During the 2017 Nevada Legislative session, a contentious topic was Education Savings Accounts, a type of voucher program that allows Nevada citizens to recieve funds from the state to enroll their children into alternative schooling. This analysis aims to determine the primary users of the law by using Area Weighted Analysis using ArcGIS.
Discussion paper: How can we improve agriculture, food and nutrition with ope...godanSec
Presentation by Liz Carolan and Fiona Smith (Open Data Institute) in the Data+Agriculture session at the 3rd International Open Data Conference and the GODAN pre-meet in Ottawa, May 2015.
IPMS experience sharing workshop: Cereals group reportILRI
During the recent (June 3-4, 2011) IPMS experience sharing workshop on market-oriented smallholder development, participants formed groups to discuss specific value chains. For each, the examined issues of targeting, production interventions, input supply interventions, processing and marketing, lessons learned and challenges. This slidecast has the audio report from the group to plenary.
This document provides an overview and guidance for general merchandise category managers on sustainable sourcing. It discusses key sustainability issues like carbon footprint, water footprint, waste footprint and packaging. It presents a stepwise decision framework for managers to 1) identify sustainability priorities, 2) communicate needs to suppliers, 3) acquire product sustainability information, 4) evaluate information, and 5) make purchasing decisions considering both sustainability and other factors. The overall goal is to help managers understand sustainability in the retail sector and select more sustainable products and suppliers.
The Role of NGOs in Data Collection and Management in the Mekong BasinFISHBIO
This document discusses the role of NGOs in collecting and managing data in the Mekong River Basin. It outlines how NGOs help fill data gaps on topics like biodiversity, environment, food, livelihoods, and governance by conducting studies that collect data through community interviews and participatory approaches. Several case studies are described that demonstrate how NGOs partner with local communities to collect standardized data on fish, water quality, and more to help address scientific data gaps. However, challenges include a lack of standardized data collection and differences in organizational goals. The document proposes that the Mekong Fish Network can help address challenges by building capacity, facilitating collaboration across borders, and providing a platform to share knowledge and data.
Transforming smallholder pig value chains in VietnamILRI
This document outlines a vision and interventions to transform smallholder pig value chains in Vietnam in a sustainable way. It aims for a thriving pig sector that is environmentally friendly and benefits consumers. Key interventions include assessing pig disease burdens and developing feeding strategies using local resources to improve animal health and nutrition. Breeding programs and food safety assessments aim to upgrade systems while sustaining smallholder participation. Partnerships will develop capacity and technologies to increase productivity and income while reducing risks and meeting standards. The outcomes envision wider adoption of innovations, responsive market actors, expanded opportunities, and improved gender equity in the pig sector.
This document discusses lessons that can be applied from PEFC's forest certification approach to certifying bamboo and rattan. It notes that 68% of consumers believe certification labels promote sustainability and 70% think companies should use certification to demonstrate wood sources are legal and sustainable. PEFC has developed international sustainability benchmarks and endorses national certification systems to balance global expectations with local approaches. Their model of multi-stakeholder consensus building, independent assessment, and periodic review allows for mutual recognition between countries. The document recommends bamboo and rattan certification adapt PEFC's locally-led but internationally recognized approach to take advantage of existing solutions and opportunities in markets that value sustainability.
The document introduces a sourcebook on Water Smart Agriculture (WaSA) in East Africa that was developed to consolidate knowledge on improving water productivity and resilience in crop-livestock systems. The sourcebook compiles existing scientific and practical knowledge, simplifies it for various audiences, and includes newly written articles. It addresses topics like managing water resources, conserving soils, and strengthening gender-based approaches. The organizers aim to disseminate and promote the use of the sourcebook, update its content over time based on social learning, and explore how to apply the WaSA approach more broadly in East Africa and other regions to strengthen food and water security for smallholders.
Livestock and Fish impact pathways and theory of change: Achieving more milk,...ILRI
Poster prepared by Michael Kidoido for the CGIAR Research Program on Livestock and Fish Gender Working Group Planning Meeting, Addis Ababa, 14-18 October 2013
IPMS experience sharing workshop: Dairy group reportILRI
During the recent (June 3-4, 2011) IPMS experience sharing workshop on market-oriented smallholder development, participants formed groups to discuss specific value chains. For each, the examined issues of targeting, production interventions, input supply interventions, processing and marketing, lessons learned and challenges. This slidecast has the audio report from the group to plenary.
FISHBIO Activities in the Mekong and the United States: The Importance of Fis...FISHBIO
FISHBIO conducts fisheries monitoring and research in the Mekong River basin and United States to assess the impacts of hydropower on fisheries. Long-term monitoring data is critical for effective fisheries management. Collaboration and data sharing between organizations improves management. To benefit fisheries management in the Mekong, efforts should focus on increasing understanding of species, establishing long-term monitoring plans, and building local capacity through collaboration and information sharing.
The Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference (EOLFC 2013) provided a great opportunity to share information, learn about success stories and gather information on innovative local food businesses, projects and best practices. The conference was organized by KEDCO (Kingston Economic Development Corporation) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the Ministry of Rural Affairs. The theme of the conference was Innovation Driving Local Food and it was held December 3, 2013 at the Ambassador Hotel in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Franco Naccarato of the Greenbelt Foundation talks about their research into Regional Food Hubs in Ontario.
Food Hubs - Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference Greenbelt Fund Presentation Franco Naccarato
Food hubs aim to fuel regional food systems by providing efficient distribution between producers and buyers. This document discusses different food hub models in Ontario, including hybrid models that leverage existing infrastructure. It also notes that solely building new infrastructure like food terminals is not enough - buyers need incentives to change their established networks. The key is developing a more integrated flexible distribution system that allows producers to differentiate themselves while increasing small and medium farmers' access to markets. The document advocates for a regional food hub pilot project to test operating costs and business models that support this integrated approach.
India smallholder dairy value chain developmentILRI
This document summarizes research and development efforts related to improving the smallholder dairy value chain in India. It outlines key outputs such as methods for identifying opportunities to benefit smallholders through value chain upgrading. It also lists partners involved from public, private, and civil society organizations, with a focus on scaling approaches through innovation platforms. Milestones include identifying crop cultivars with superior residue quality and establishing feed and nutrition training modules. The overall goal is strengthening links between value chain actors to improve smallholder productivity, market access, and capacity development in the Indian dairy sector.
Nicaragua smallholder dual-purpose cattle value chain—The basicsILRI
This document summarizes research and development efforts related to the dual-purpose cattle value chain in Nicaragua. It outlines several current and potential projects focused on improving productivity, quality, genetics, value addition, supply stability, food safety standards, and collaboration with industry. The overall goal is to improve competitiveness and income of small cattle farmers through more sustainable dairy and beef value chains to increase access to quality products for consumers and diversify products for markets.
This presentation is about a National Center for Freight and Infrastructure Research and Education (CFIRE) project for understanding how local food supply chains function and how the strategic use of intermediated supply chains could increasing efficiency and reduce distribution costs. It also covers tools for small-to-mid-sized farmers looking to move into wholesale supply.
This was originally presented at the 6th Annual Wisconsin Local Food Summit in Delavan, WI, by Lindsey Day Farnsworth and David Nelson of UW-Madison.
Preliminary results from service-learning projects on scaling up the supply chain in local and regional food systems, capacitating migrant workers to promote individual and public health, and working with street vendors to improve product marketability and local legislation.
High value trees: Africa RISING science, innovations and technologies with sc...africa-rising
- Several varieties of high-value trees like avocado and apple were introduced and tested, with many showing high survival rates and fruiting within two years across different sites and management practices.
- Capacity development, improved access to quality planting materials, and effective partnerships are critical to meeting the large demand for high-value trees from farmers.
- The project strengthened local nursery infrastructure and can now produce 500,000 to 1 million seedlings annually, benefiting over 50,000 households.
Livestock and Fish impact pathways and theory of changeILRI
This document outlines the impact pathways and theory of change for increasing livestock and fish productivity in small-scale production systems. It describes six ways that increased livestock and fish production can contribute to improving food security, reducing poverty, improving nutrition and health, and achieving more sustainable management of natural resources. It then discusses two impact pathways: 1) delivery through selected value chains, with key assumptions and risks, and 2) delivery through production of international public goods, with the goal of more milk, meat and fish by and for the poor.
Education Savings Accounts Primary Users using Area Weighted AveragesBrian Fogarty
During the 2017 Nevada Legislative session, a contentious topic was Education Savings Accounts, a type of voucher program that allows Nevada citizens to recieve funds from the state to enroll their children into alternative schooling. This analysis aims to determine the primary users of the law by using Area Weighted Analysis using ArcGIS.
Discussion paper: How can we improve agriculture, food and nutrition with ope...godanSec
Presentation by Liz Carolan and Fiona Smith (Open Data Institute) in the Data+Agriculture session at the 3rd International Open Data Conference and the GODAN pre-meet in Ottawa, May 2015.
IPMS experience sharing workshop: Cereals group reportILRI
During the recent (June 3-4, 2011) IPMS experience sharing workshop on market-oriented smallholder development, participants formed groups to discuss specific value chains. For each, the examined issues of targeting, production interventions, input supply interventions, processing and marketing, lessons learned and challenges. This slidecast has the audio report from the group to plenary.
This document provides an overview and guidance for general merchandise category managers on sustainable sourcing. It discusses key sustainability issues like carbon footprint, water footprint, waste footprint and packaging. It presents a stepwise decision framework for managers to 1) identify sustainability priorities, 2) communicate needs to suppliers, 3) acquire product sustainability information, 4) evaluate information, and 5) make purchasing decisions considering both sustainability and other factors. The overall goal is to help managers understand sustainability in the retail sector and select more sustainable products and suppliers.
The Role of NGOs in Data Collection and Management in the Mekong BasinFISHBIO
This document discusses the role of NGOs in collecting and managing data in the Mekong River Basin. It outlines how NGOs help fill data gaps on topics like biodiversity, environment, food, livelihoods, and governance by conducting studies that collect data through community interviews and participatory approaches. Several case studies are described that demonstrate how NGOs partner with local communities to collect standardized data on fish, water quality, and more to help address scientific data gaps. However, challenges include a lack of standardized data collection and differences in organizational goals. The document proposes that the Mekong Fish Network can help address challenges by building capacity, facilitating collaboration across borders, and providing a platform to share knowledge and data.
Transforming smallholder pig value chains in VietnamILRI
This document outlines a vision and interventions to transform smallholder pig value chains in Vietnam in a sustainable way. It aims for a thriving pig sector that is environmentally friendly and benefits consumers. Key interventions include assessing pig disease burdens and developing feeding strategies using local resources to improve animal health and nutrition. Breeding programs and food safety assessments aim to upgrade systems while sustaining smallholder participation. Partnerships will develop capacity and technologies to increase productivity and income while reducing risks and meeting standards. The outcomes envision wider adoption of innovations, responsive market actors, expanded opportunities, and improved gender equity in the pig sector.
This document discusses lessons that can be applied from PEFC's forest certification approach to certifying bamboo and rattan. It notes that 68% of consumers believe certification labels promote sustainability and 70% think companies should use certification to demonstrate wood sources are legal and sustainable. PEFC has developed international sustainability benchmarks and endorses national certification systems to balance global expectations with local approaches. Their model of multi-stakeholder consensus building, independent assessment, and periodic review allows for mutual recognition between countries. The document recommends bamboo and rattan certification adapt PEFC's locally-led but internationally recognized approach to take advantage of existing solutions and opportunities in markets that value sustainability.
The document introduces a sourcebook on Water Smart Agriculture (WaSA) in East Africa that was developed to consolidate knowledge on improving water productivity and resilience in crop-livestock systems. The sourcebook compiles existing scientific and practical knowledge, simplifies it for various audiences, and includes newly written articles. It addresses topics like managing water resources, conserving soils, and strengthening gender-based approaches. The organizers aim to disseminate and promote the use of the sourcebook, update its content over time based on social learning, and explore how to apply the WaSA approach more broadly in East Africa and other regions to strengthen food and water security for smallholders.
Livestock and Fish impact pathways and theory of change: Achieving more milk,...ILRI
Poster prepared by Michael Kidoido for the CGIAR Research Program on Livestock and Fish Gender Working Group Planning Meeting, Addis Ababa, 14-18 October 2013
IPMS experience sharing workshop: Dairy group reportILRI
During the recent (June 3-4, 2011) IPMS experience sharing workshop on market-oriented smallholder development, participants formed groups to discuss specific value chains. For each, the examined issues of targeting, production interventions, input supply interventions, processing and marketing, lessons learned and challenges. This slidecast has the audio report from the group to plenary.
FISHBIO Activities in the Mekong and the United States: The Importance of Fis...FISHBIO
FISHBIO conducts fisheries monitoring and research in the Mekong River basin and United States to assess the impacts of hydropower on fisheries. Long-term monitoring data is critical for effective fisheries management. Collaboration and data sharing between organizations improves management. To benefit fisheries management in the Mekong, efforts should focus on increasing understanding of species, establishing long-term monitoring plans, and building local capacity through collaboration and information sharing.
The Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference (EOLFC 2013) provided a great opportunity to share information, learn about success stories and gather information on innovative local food businesses, projects and best practices. The conference was organized by KEDCO (Kingston Economic Development Corporation) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the Ministry of Rural Affairs. The theme of the conference was Innovation Driving Local Food and it was held December 3, 2013 at the Ambassador Hotel in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Franco Naccarato of the Greenbelt Foundation talks about their research into Regional Food Hubs in Ontario.
Food Hubs - Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference Greenbelt Fund Presentation Franco Naccarato
Food hubs aim to fuel regional food systems by providing efficient distribution between producers and buyers. This document discusses different food hub models in Ontario, including hybrid models that leverage existing infrastructure. It also notes that solely building new infrastructure like food terminals is not enough - buyers need incentives to change their established networks. The key is developing a more integrated flexible distribution system that allows producers to differentiate themselves while increasing small and medium farmers' access to markets. The document advocates for a regional food hub pilot project to test operating costs and business models that support this integrated approach.
India smallholder dairy value chain developmentILRI
This document summarizes research and development efforts related to improving the smallholder dairy value chain in India. It outlines key outputs such as methods for identifying opportunities to benefit smallholders through value chain upgrading. It also lists partners involved from public, private, and civil society organizations, with a focus on scaling approaches through innovation platforms. Milestones include identifying crop cultivars with superior residue quality and establishing feed and nutrition training modules. The overall goal is strengthening links between value chain actors to improve smallholder productivity, market access, and capacity development in the Indian dairy sector.
Nicaragua smallholder dual-purpose cattle value chain—The basicsILRI
This document summarizes research and development efforts related to the dual-purpose cattle value chain in Nicaragua. It outlines several current and potential projects focused on improving productivity, quality, genetics, value addition, supply stability, food safety standards, and collaboration with industry. The overall goal is to improve competitiveness and income of small cattle farmers through more sustainable dairy and beef value chains to increase access to quality products for consumers and diversify products for markets.
This presentation is about a National Center for Freight and Infrastructure Research and Education (CFIRE) project for understanding how local food supply chains function and how the strategic use of intermediated supply chains could increasing efficiency and reduce distribution costs. It also covers tools for small-to-mid-sized farmers looking to move into wholesale supply.
This was originally presented at the 6th Annual Wisconsin Local Food Summit in Delavan, WI, by Lindsey Day Farnsworth and David Nelson of UW-Madison.
Preliminary results from service-learning projects on scaling up the supply chain in local and regional food systems, capacitating migrant workers to promote individual and public health, and working with street vendors to improve product marketability and local legislation.
The document summarizes a 2014 report on food value chains. It defines food value chains as strategic alliances between farmers/ranchers and supply chain partners built on shared values like environmental and social concerns. These alliances distribute rewards equitably across partners through collaboration and mutual support. The report provides guidance on initiating, structuring, and maintaining values-based food supply chains to create shared value for all participants. It explores benefits like market expansion, intelligence and loyalty through case studies and concludes that food value chains acknowledge partnerships where all parties share risks and gains.
The Future of the Food Supply Chain & LogisticsAngela Carver
The future of the food supply chain is unclear as it is in a state of constant change. This is not unusual for supply chain operations as there are many factors driving change. Due to the already global nature of the food supply chain the implications and impact of this change is far reaching. Some of the top factors impacting the food supply chain include: governmental regulation changes, growing customer demand, increasing globalization and rising infrastructure investment. This is leading to a variety of creative solutions that are allowing for the fast and efficient evolution of the industry as a whole. One of the most popular advancements for the industry is the use of IoT and telematics to bring fresher, local produce to consumers. This focus on technology utilization has helped these businesses to adapt existing distribution networks to accommodate more localized delivery. This technology will also help to track produce from the source through to the consumer as customers demand to know more about where and how their food was produced. These solutions include WMS, RFID, ERP, manufacturing execution systems ADC devices, temperature recorders and much more. The food supply chain will also begin to utilize rail transport more frequently than ever before. This is thanks to significant infrastructure upgrades such as those completed on the Florida East Coast Railway. Localized delivery will also change and shift towards 3rd party courier services such as UberFresh and UberEATS. These private couriers will focus on D2C delivery in large, densely populated areas like NYC and Boston. Other services such as Blue Apron and Hello Fresh will offer similar D2C delivery and other creative click-to-collect options. With globalization increasing the import and export of food will continue to rise. In order to maintain food inventory integrity many ocean carriers are implementing advanced refrigeration technologies that are more reliable and that release less environment-damaging emissions. All of these improvements will address the factors forcing the evolution of the food supply chain. To learn more about these solutions and more like them contact Datex experts today at marketing@datexcorp.com or 800.933.2839 ext 243.
Improvement of supply chain of organic farming Archana Kumari
The document discusses improving the supply chain for organic farming in Sikkim. It aims to strengthen the supply chain through management information systems, training farmers in new technologies, and developing an export system. It identifies problems like a lack of assessment of agriculture policies and need to establish an organic brand. A feasibility study found that a supply chain could reduce costs, increase networking opportunities for farmers, and meet demand for local food. However, barriers include management of logistics, delivery and ordering systems, and coordination between farmers and retailers.
Feed & Seed is a company located in Greenville, South Carolina. It's a collaborative effort from farmers, educators, policy makers, health experts, and many more to connect food from the farms to our tables.
The Indiana APA Fall Conference was held on October 21, 2011. It focused on understanding local and regional food systems in Indiana and discussed developing a network-based approach to building stronger local food economies. Scott Hutcheson from Purdue University presented on tools and strategies for analyzing assets, linking stakeholders, and creating network hubs to support local food producers and businesses. He provided resources on their website for communities interested in taking this approach.
Digital Agriculture – A key enabler for nutritional security and SDGs by Dr D...ICRISAT
Digital Agriculture - ICT and data ecosystems to support the development and delivery of timely, targeted information and services to make farming profitable and sustainable while delivering safe nutritious and affordable food for ALL.
This document summarizes lessons learned from food companies' experiences with sustainable sourcing initiatives involving large-scale agriculture. Key lessons include:
1) Engage producers as partners by focusing on continuous improvement and outcomes over time rather than annual comparisons or prescriptive checklists.
2) Recognize the limits of demand-driven requirements, as sustainability goals need flexibility to adapt to changing conditions.
3) Collaborate with other companies and organizations to address challenges that no single entity can solve alone.
4) Sustainable food production requires building trust and shared understanding across diverse stakeholders through high-quality engagement.
This document summarizes lessons learned from food companies' experiences with sustainable sourcing initiatives involving large-scale agriculture. Key lessons include:
1) Engage producers as partners by focusing on continuous improvement and outcomes over time rather than annual comparisons or prescriptive checklists.
2) Recognize the limits of demand-driven requirements, as sustainability goals must fit individual farms and allow for adaptation over time.
3) Collaboration is needed across companies, farmers, and other stakeholders to effectively measure impacts and track progress in complex agricultural systems.
Demand-Driven innovation in agriculture: Creating economic opportunity for sm...ICRISAT
This document summarizes David Bergvinson's presentation on demand-driven innovation in agriculture. It discusses how demand-driven innovation integrates farmer needs into product development. It highlights challenges like climate change and changing demographics that threaten food security. It provides examples of projects in India that achieved adoption at scale through participatory approaches and partnerships. The presentation argues that public-private-producer partnerships, mobile technologies, and open data can help accelerate demand-driven innovation to meet future global food demand in a sustainable way.
Scalable Models for "Last Mile" Input DeliveryACDI/VOCA
Dan White of ACDI/VOCA and Ben Fowler of MarketShare Associates present their findings on best practices in reaching smallholder farmers with inputs. These slides were presented to USAID on July 17, 2014 as part of the ACDI/VOCA-implemented Leveraging Economic Opportunities (LEO) project.
Value Chain Bankrolling: Strategy towards enhancing growth in Agriculture sec...IJMER
This document discusses value chain financing as a strategy to enhance growth in India's agriculture sector. It defines key concepts like value chains and supply chains. It also outlines a 3-pronged strategy for value chain financing: 1) Understand the market in-depth, 2) Finance activities along the entire value chain, and 3) Develop strategic partnerships along the chain. The document advocates for financing the entire agricultural value chain from inputs to production to processing and marketing in order to reduce risks and costs compared to isolated financing of individual activities. This integrated approach could boost India's agriculture sector and reduce food waste.
Gender, technology and agricultural value chain: Can market access help us im...CGIAR
This presentation was given by Mohammed J. Alam (Bangladesh Agricultural University), as part of the Annual Scientific Conference hosted by the University of Canberra and co-sponsored by the University of Canberra, the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research. The event took place on April 2-4, 2019 in Canberra, Australia.
Read more: https://www.canberra.edu.au/research/faculty-research-centres/aisc/seeds-of-change and https://gender.cgiar.org/annual-conference-2019/
The document discusses the Regional Food Systems Working Group (RFSWG) and its role in building regional food systems in Iowa. The RFSWG serves as an umbrella network that brings together non-profits, government agencies, and farmer networks. It facilitates collaboration and sharing of resources to strengthen regional food enterprises. More than 20 organizations regularly participate in the quarterly meetings of the RFSWG to network, identify opportunities, and receive seed grants for local food system projects. The goal is to create a more resilient regional food system in Iowa.
The document discusses the Regional Food Systems Working Group (RFSWG) and its role in building regional food systems in Iowa. The RFSWG serves as an umbrella network that brings together non-profits, government agencies, and farmer networks. It facilitates collaboration and sharing of resources to strengthen regional food enterprises. More than 20 organizations regularly participate in the quarterly meetings of the RFSWG to network, identify opportunities, and receive seed grants for local food system projects. The goal is to create a more resilient regional food system in Iowa.
The goal of this toolkit is to help you figure out what local and sustainable food is available in your region, what of it your university could be buying, and what’s missing to make this happen.
By the end of using this toolkit, you’ll know a lot more about the agricultural industry of your area– not just how it’s working now, but how it got to where it is, who’s involved in shaping its future, and how your campus can help.
Purchasing Power: 10 Lessons on Getting More Local, Sustainable, and Deliciou...Rad Fsc
The document discusses 10 lessons learned about changing institutional food purchasing and services. The first lesson is that institutions need to clearly define what "local food" means to them in order to engage with supply chains. While there is a legal definition, many see local food on a hierarchy from community to larger regions. Institutions should strategically define their goals for local food. Projects in the learning group took different approaches to defining local.
The EY-P food and agribusiness team brings together expertise across key trends shaping the industry. They have strong industry links and experience across sectors like agrochemicals, digital agriculture, and sustainability. EY-P engages with clients across the entire food value chain from production to consumption. They utilize a future-back approach to help clients reimagine their business models and position themselves for future opportunities and challenges.
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2. On-going food systems projects
Production innovation
Grass-based animal husbandry
Organic production research
New crops – hazelnuts, aronia
Terroir
Driftless region food and farming
Chicago as a market for regional food – raw milk cheese, perennial fruits
and veggies, wine, culinary tourism
Great Lakes Farm-to-School
Chicago school district support
Link to other school districts in the region and nationally
Harvest Medley project
Regional food transportation
Wisconsin Food Hub
Food systems planning
Supply chain logistics and transportation infrastructure
3. UW project team on transportation for local
and regional food, 2008 to present
Teresa Adams, PhD, & Ben Zeitlow, National Center
for Freight & Infrastructure Research & Education
Alfonso Morales, PhD, & David Nelson and Janice
Soriano, Department of Urban and Regional
Planning
Michelle Miller, & Lindsey Day-Farnsworth and Peter
Allen, UW Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems
Past team members: Rosa Kozub, Anne
Pfeiffer, Bob Gollnik, Jason Bittner, Brent McCown
8. Networking Across the Supply Chain
February 20-21, 2013
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Transportation Services Division
Agricultural Marketing Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
This Project is supported by Cooperative Agreement No. 12-25-
A-5639 between the Agricultural Marketing Service/USDA and
the Center for Integrated Agriculture at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison.
9. Market outlook
Kymm Mutch, Regional Learning Lab, School Food
FOCUS, Milwaukee
Don Stanwick, Chartwells-Thompson
Hospitality, Compass Group, Chicago
Brad Smith, People’s Coop, LaCrosse
Brandon Scholz, Wisconsin Grocers Association
12. Participant feedback n=42
2/3 made more than 5 new connections
70% made new contacts useful to their businesses
88% made connections useful for local foods
development
79% learned useful innovations for transportation
and logistics
92% were interested in attending similar events
Comments:
Many respondents interested in more networking time
Key issues were finding existing capacity, software for
regional routes, green transportation options, multi-modal
opportunities
13. Definition of consumer interest
Consumers are interested in:
Local
Sustainable
Authentic
Innovative
Organic
Healthy
Safe
Proximity is a proxy for some or all of these
attributes
Consumers first notice local fruits and vegetables as
an indicator of store quality
14. Wholesale market differentiation
Which products and price points are appropriate for
which markets?
As the supply chain lengthens, it is a challenge to
keep the farm story firmly attached to the product.
There is a tension between consumer values and
supply chain efficiencies.
Available software for warehousing and logistics
proving inadequate for regional distribution efforts.
15. Wholesale Market Segmentation
wholesale buyer type
Red = institutional market Green = grocery Blue =
restaurant
Meal service
Megabox
Fast food
Private cafeteria
Gourmet retail
White table cloth restaurants
Grow your own
resources
16. Maintaining product identity throughout longer
supply chains
QR codes
Knowledgeable product representatives
Jepsen Family, Grass Run Farms
Rufus Hauke, Keewaydin Organics
17. Supply chain scale and ownership
Independently-owned supply chain businesses
better positioned to develop logistical relationships
with regional producers than are vertically integrated
companies.
Each wholesale market segment has different scale
requirements.
Impact of trucking regulations on metro markets –
Hours of Service.
18. First and last mile issues
Aggregation at first mile
Product aggregation must be both at sufficient quantities
and meet quality standards to survive wholesaling.
Easiest to start with products that are already regional
commodities, then build capacity for other products.
Dis-aggregation at last mile
Key to improve urban congestion
Pushback from independents on establishing distribution
hubs
Multi-model innovations
19. Logistics as a lynch pin for regional
infrastructure development
Product movement through the supply chain is
dependent on good business relations.
Can I trust you to do as you said?
Are you loyal?
Will you give me good information?
Good business relationships supersede other
system efficiencies.
Regional supply chains require more complex
relationships to function than do mega-chains.
Opportunities to develop regional relationships are
lacking.
Logistics drive infrastructure needs.
20. Logistical challenges in regions with high
distributional capital
Twin Cities have a strong distributional tie to the
Driftless region, while Chicagoland does not.
Chicagoland is one of four national logistical hubs for
grocery and highly reliant on existing production
regions and supply chains.
As food production varies in response to extreme
weather, larger distributional hubs are most
vulnerable to disruption.
24. Power dynamic
City dwellers are the market.
Rural landscapes and communities produce
food.
Is the relationship equitable?
Kenneth Lynch (2005) “Introduction & Chapter One: Understanding the rural-urban interface” from Rural-Urban
Interaction in the Developing World Richard Blaustein (2008)
Editor's Notes
I am representing a large team of dedicated faculty, staff and students working on transportation issues and local food over the last seven years. This project is a direct outgrowth of this larger body of work.
Our project centered on the Driftless production region, located on the edge of the orange “Great Lakes” mega-region. There are two primary markets in this region – the Twin Cities and the Chicago-Milwaukee urban corridor. This production / market region constitutes about 21 million people.
Also known as the Upper Mississippi River Valley, the region was skipped by the glaciers. As a result, there is no glacial drift or till in this production region, hence “Driftless”. The region is about 25,000 square miles, located in parts of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois. The steep topography means that the land is susceptible to erosion, especially during extreme rainfalls. There are many rivers and few natural lakes. NRCS programming emphasizes the need to replace commodity row crops with perennials, especially grass for animal grazing, and sustainable forestry practices to improve water quality, maintain wildlife habitat, and minimize erosion.
This is the “Sonoma” of the Midwest. It is a largely agricultural region most suitable to perennial, high value crops. Wine grapes have been cultivated here since the mid-1800s, and commercial apple orchards are part of the regional culture. 75% of Wisconsin’s raw milk cheeses are produced in this region. The region is home to Organic Valley. Wisconsin ranks second in the nation for the number of organic farms, and third for organic vegetables. The majority of these farms are in the Driftless region.
We wanted to engage the public and private sector in a discussion about mid-scale food production and commerce – Tier 2 – strategic partners in supply chain relationships, regional wholesale production and markets.
100 private and public sector leaders in local food came together to share their stories, experience, and challenges in developing a regional food system in the Driftless region. They represented farmers, distributors, and wholesale buyers, including food banks. Various product categories were represented – fresh produce, dairy, meat, processed products. We had representatives from all four states and from the major urban centers. And there were people in attendance from different business structures – independents, family-owned, cooperatives, non-profits. We had four panels representing different perspectives on the topic of transportation and local food. Each panelist offered their perspective, and then the full group engaged in small group discussions about what they had just heard.
Our first discussion focused on the market for local food. We heard from Farm-to-School leader KymmMutch, distributor Don Stanwick, store produce manager Brad Smith and Brandon Scholz, from the Wisconsin Grocers Association.
Our next discussion was informed by the work of three businesses that are trying to work out the distribution challenges on a day-to-day basis. We heard from a milk distributor, a vegetable distributor, and a meat distributor. Kristine Jepsen, Grass Run Farms, Dorchester, IABen Perkins, Goodness Greeness, ChicagoNick Lichter, Organic Valley, LaFarge, WI
Our third panel was comprised of farmers grappling with distribution issues for apples, meat and vegetables. Josh Engel,Driftless OrganicsTom Ferguson, Morningside OrchardsRod Ofte, Wisconsin Meadows beef co-op
Six issues emerged throughout the two days. A core question that arose was, “What is local?”. What is the market draw?The other five issues are market differentiation (what is the market structure?), the role of logistics, first and last mile considerations, supply chain scale and ownership, and challenges specific to regions with high distributional capital.
As panelists shared their experience, participants better understood differentiation in the wholesale marketplace. How do we keep the farm story with the product? How can we retain values and also realize efficiencies?
Don fromChartwell’s talked about the various price points for different parts of the wholesale market. Brad from Peoples Coop said, “[Our natural food coop] is always fighting growers’ perception that we are a depository for product that can’t or didn’t sell at the farmers’ market. We make an effort to source from local growers, but the coop can’t be a dumping ground; we have to have quality standards to be profitable.” A meeting participant noted that farmers who are accustomed to direct marketing have been appalled by the terminal prices they are expected to take when selling through a nascent local food hub.
Much of the product value for consumers is embedded in the product story. A number of businesses are experimenting with QR codes and investing in people along the supply chain to tell their product story. Jeff Fairchild, New Seasons Market said, “Our customers aren’t really concerned about food safety –they’re more concerned about flavor. Flavor profile is really important for our customers – where it’s grown, who is growing it. The growing practices really drive people into our stores, and it seems it’s even becoming more so because of all the food media and information. People are becoming more educated and actually looking for more unusual, different things. But I’d peg my biggest change more on customer education –their desire to feel that connection with growers.”Tim Eberle, director of produce merchandising, Nash Finch Co. said, “We don’t necessarily market locally grown; we market the local grower in a specific town who is well known for growing a particular crop.”From Progressive Grocer, “Setting the table with fresh views”, January 2013.
Most food is purchased from groceries (about 53% of total food budget), or restaurants and institutional outlets (47%). In 2010, the top ten retailers accounted for 68% of sales. Most food is distributed through vertically-integrated chains, with few independent distributors and retails still operating. Direct-marketed food may most easily enter intermediated markets through existing independent distributors or through start-ups like Just Local Foods. David Diamond, “The Locavore Opportunity” says, “The simple reality is that chain supermarkets aren’t organized to buy from local providers. The economies of scale that drive their businesses make it virtually impossible for them ot buy locally. Store manager and even area managers aren’t trained as buyers and, more importantly, they’re not vested with the authority to buy anything for resale , or set it up in the system to be sold. This makes local products a critical growth opportunity for independents, both in the revenue they generate as well as the differentiation they give retailers.” Progressive Grocer Independent, August 2012. New trucking regulations developed for safety reasons (especially limitations on driver hours) are creating additional logistical challenges for freight, especially perishables. These are of biggest concern in metro regions where traffic congestion, parking, and other inner city issues dramatically increase time-to-market. Vertically-integrated businesses are better positioned to content with this.
Aggregation: Distribution efficiencies to develop – full pallets and truck loads, standardized packaging, back-hauling relationships, cold chain integrity, product standards, adequate product diversity, branding. Dis-aggregation: More thought about moving food into cities is increasingly necessary as metro regions cope with congestion, double parking, etc.. Vertically-integrated businesses already use regional and metro warehousing as a strategy to improve inner-city distribution. Independent businesses - farmers, distributors, and various markets (groceries, restaurants, etc..) are challenged by this – who will absorb the costs of inefficiencies and added distribution risk when adding an additional warehousing step? What would a green urban distribution system look like? A grocery chain in Paris is using barge to deliver to city stores. Chicago-based Providence Logistics is exploring rail to move perishable food between Northwest Indiana and Tampa. Are there emerging opportunities here?
In looking for system efficiencies to cut costs and optimize profit in supply chains, people in the supply chains were not willing to sacrifice quality relationships for efficiency. Relationships drive logistics. National supply chains are strengthened by annual produce marketing association meetings. Similar meetings to develop business relationships at a regional scale are critical to building supply chains. As regional logistics develop, transportation infrastructure needs will become more apparent. This formative period is also a good time to consider ways to “green” freight transportation.
Logistics are now built on brittle national and global supply chains. Logistics are reliant on a 12 month food supply from the West Coast and to a lessor extent on production from Mexico, South America, the Southeast, and global air freight. Gas prices for trucking are undermining established food distribution patterns. We first heard about this in 2003 as gas prices approached $4/gal.. Del Monte was looking for organic green beans from Wisconsin growers to process because it was no longer cost efficient to ship organic green beans from Mexico to canning facilities in Wisconsin. Extreme weather is impacting water available for irrigation in desert agriculture, and disrupting stable production in other growing regions. This is likely to continue. The ensuing pressure on food systems has the potential to cripple or collapse existing supply chains and further stress vulnerable populations, especially in metropolitan regions where there is a high reliance on distant food production and complex supply chains. Communities with high social and natural capital but low distributional capital tend to be more self-sufficient and resilient to short-term impacts though vulnerable to long-term impacts (drought, sea level rise, etc.). High distributional capital can also indicate accelerated depletion of natural capital (such as ground water, or arable land lost to urban development). Countries, regions, metropolitan areas or communities with dependence on imported distributed foods are vulnerable to price fluctuations and consequent destabilization of their social capital. Chicago, and other distributional hubs are highly dependent on freight transportation and those that serve as distributional hubs are perhaps the most vulnerable.Supermarkets are noticing unsteady supply chains. Steve Wright, director of produce for Tops Markets (ranks 57 in supermarkets, with 76 stores, its own distribution center and $1.7billion in sales in 2010) said: “…I’m probably not the only one that has found themselves saying in recent years, “I’ve never seen that happen before.” For example, our home state, New York, lost roughly 50% to 60% of its crop; Michigan almost lost its total crop, Ontario is just getting decimated. We’ve never seen this before, and that causes pretty severe effects for the whole dynamics of our industry.” (Progressive Grocer, January 2013)
What happens to this system in a volatile period? Extreme weather, political tension, changing trade agreements?This map shows primary freight transportation routes - key freight corridors, bottlenecks in major metropolitan regions, and the nation's global gateways. America 2050 calls for a Trans-American Freight Network with investments that will alleviate highway and rail bottlenecks, electrify the rails, and green the nation's seaports. These investments should foster the growth of our economy, reduce the systems impact on the natural environment, and help to offset the impact of the freight system on local communities. America 2050 thinks that to accomplish these goals the federal government needs to articulate a national freight policy. Agriculture is the largest user of freight transportation in the United States, claiming 31 percent of all ton-miles transported in the United Stated in 2007.” Trucking alone carries 70 percent of the tonnage of agricultural products. And with over 80 percent of the nation’s cities and communities served solely by trucks, highway freight infrastructure plays an important role in provisioning the US population with a stable food supply. http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/RuralTransportationstudy p. vhttp://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/RuralTransportationstudy p xii.http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/RuralTransportationstudy p xii.
LA, Atlanta, Chicago, and Northern New Jersey /Eastern Pennsylvania are the epi-centers of food logistics in the US. In Canada, Toronto and Calgary are the primary centers. How will these epi-centers participate in local and regional food supply chains? Participants were encouraged to serve on state and federal transportation committees to share their insights on the new logistics. In this map, the circles represent facilities, with size indicating total square feet of distribution space. As of 2010, there were 533 food distribution facilities in the US and Canada.MWPVL is a private consulting firm working on logistics and global supply chain analysis.
We think that similar meetings to discern the emerging edge of regional food transportation and logistics in other production regions would yield additional insights. How are logistical relationships changing to respond to the demand for local food?It would be helpful to research food logistics, laying out the nature of regional food distribution and the organization of the retail industry (vertically integrated businesses vs. independent grocers and distribution companies) getting at scale issues that impact regional food development.Each production region is unique, with a unique set of relationships to adjacent regional markets. The Northeast is dependent on a relatively small production region in relationship to market. The eastern and southern edges of the Great Lakes region are competing for products with two other mega-regions. The West Coast has three mega-regional markets and an abundant production region, and considerable reliance on water subsidies. The Arizona Sun Corridor is completely reliant on water subsidies and food imported into the region.
Food sovereignty is an ever-present issue when reflecting on food distribution. What are the power relationships between rural and urban peoples? Between people with easy access to high-quality food and those without? While business development is critical, so too are social justice issues. Food bank participants at the LaCrosse meeting were interested in eliminating the need for their services by addressing fundamental issues of distributional equity.