Sentences with phrase «increase their food supply by»

In addition to choosing where they live, organisms make their own climate (bees), increase their food supply by grazing and fertilizing the soil and so on (Levins & Lewontin 1985).
They also increased their food supply by learning to grind, boil and roast.

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The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), a non-profit based in Massachusetts, has identified a number of potential risks posed by such crops, ranging from introducing new allergens to the food supply to increasing antibiotic resistance in humans and animals.
The act shifted the focus of the agency to preventing foodborne illnesses by expanding its ability to increase inspections of food producers, recall tainted foods and expand oversight to foreign suppliers.
Famines were fought, both directly and by the indirect method of providing means for an increased food supply, by Christian missionaries and those trained by them.
As all of these trends and developments illustrate, safety in the cross-border global food supply chain is receiving ever - increasing attention by U.S. and Brazilian officials.
With 200 more locations planned by 2021, suppliers stand to benefit from increased food orders — but they'll still have to prove themselves to earn that business.
Moreover, the global population is expected to reach 9 billion by 2050 which increases pressure on the food industry to produce supply to meet the growing demand.
An October report showed that current organic production was not meeting consumer demands for products; despite projections by Allied Market Research that the global organic food and beverages market is expected to triple the 2015 market by 2022, organic supply is still not able to meet increasing consumer demand.
AFSA supports the combined call by the Public Health Association of Australia, Red Cross and Dietitians Association of Australia for increased resourcing of nutrition and food supply strategies to respond to this crisis.
Recent food fraud incidents have increased the need to protect consumers by strengthening the food industry's ability to detect and combat fraud across supply chains.
The ban on deep petrol discounts has come as a relief to independent petrol retailers, but the supermarkets» reallocation of promotional spending to groceries will increase pressure on independent food retailers, including those supplied by Metcash.
Yet, by producing and procuring food for wholesale, supermarket supply chain capacity can be increased, subsequently making them significantly more efficient.
Increased consumer interest in kosher foods drives suppliers to scale up production of specialty ingredients, such as beef gelatin, an ingredient long sought by product developers.
Reducing food loss in supermarkets is an important issue in terms of the efforts to increase profit in supermarkets, to increase income for small farmers supplying to supermarkets, and to improve food security in urban areas, as well as avoid environmental problems caused by food waste.
At the meeting, Boswell said that poultry farmers could help hunger and food waste charity FareShare by increasing the supply of chicken products directly to those who need it.
SQF Certification is supported by an increasing number of U.S. and international retailers and food service providers, many of whom are expressing a preference for SQF - certified suppliers.
It is best to be evaluated by a lactation professional to ensure that you could benefit from something like an herb or foods to increase your supply — if you need assistance finding an LC in your area there is a locator on the ilca.org website.
Another proper and proven way for increasing breastmilk supply is by eating nourishing meals because the nutrients contained in the breastmilk are proportional to that in the food you eat.
There is more information here on other foods that can help increase supply though it should be noted that many of the herbs that have been used by moms (fenugreek, blessed thistle, goat's rue, etc.) are not heavily researched and should be used under advisement of a breastfeeding professional as there can be some contraindications.
I highly recommend the book Making More Milk by Diana West and Lisa Marasco, for a detailed list of foods, medications, herbs, and other techniques to increase milk supply.
has introduced legislation designed to increase the safety of school meals by creating a national database on the inspection records of school food suppliers.
I literally spent hundreds of dollars on herbal supplements, foods, beverages, and even a prescription drug that is restricted by the FDA due to side effects to increase my supply.
Medications, herbs and foods that help increase milk supply are called galactogogues and work by increasing the hormone, prolactin, which helps your body make breast milk.
By the late nineteenth century, the industrialization of the food supply, along with increased advertising, had laid important groundwork for changing recommendations concerning infant care and feeding.
The programme was instituted by the Government last year to reduce poverty, create jobs and increase food supply.
Without them our regular supply of food would reduce by about a third, at a time when we need to increase our food production to cope with a ballooning global population.
The muddying of coastal waters by climate change could drastically increase levels of neurotoxic mercury in sea life, contaminating food supplies.
For instance, sleeping less than six hours per night may increase appetite, as some studies suggest, but a sleep - deprived office worker surrounded by fast - food joints is more likely to become obese than a physically active hunter - gatherer faced with a limited food supply.
By comparing the bones of modern whales to fossils, a team of scientists has traced the growth spurt to about 4.5 million years ago, when climate change increased the food supply.
In other words, because the keto diet achieves this metabolic state, either because of an insufficient supply of food because the amount of energy in the diet is less than that required, or because of a restriction of foods rich in sugars by eliminating or restricting carbohydrates and increasing the consumption of foods rich in proteins or fats.
By turning the land to the production of food crops for direct human consumption the argument goes, we would cut our intake of animal fat and cholesterol and at the same time increase the total food supply by eliminating the inefficiency inherent in animal productioBy turning the land to the production of food crops for direct human consumption the argument goes, we would cut our intake of animal fat and cholesterol and at the same time increase the total food supply by eliminating the inefficiency inherent in animal productioby eliminating the inefficiency inherent in animal production.
Easily see what categories are outperforming other categories so you can utilize that area, say, food sales, by ordering my inventory and increasing profit at your veterinary practice simply through supply and demand.
The most recent report concluded both, that global temperatures are rising, that this is caused largely by human activities and, in addition, that for increases in global average temperature, there are projected to be major changes in ecosystem structure and function with predominantly negative consequences for biodiversity and ecosystems, e.g. water and food supply.
You then take that ethanol and burn it into an internal combustion engine that is maybe 20 - 30 % efficient, and you end up with a tremendous amount of wasted energy... And you've used up farmland that could instead have grown food for human consumption, increasing food prices by reducing supply.
In the first major study to examine the effects of climate change on ocean fisheries, a team of researchers from UBC and Princeton University discovered that catch potential will fall 40 percent in the tropics and may increase 30 to 70 percent in high latitude regions, affecting ocean food supply throughout the world by 2055.
The world has increased in temperature by 0.7 degrees Celsius over the last century, a century which has seen higher sea levels and severe droughts disrupting food supplies.
Australia's food supply chain is highly exposed to disruption from increasing extreme weather events driven by climate change, with farmers already struggling to cope with more frequent and intense droughts and changing weather patterns.
In a recent article, we call this anthropogenic drought, which is water stress caused or intensified by human activities, including increased demand, outdated water management, climate change from anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, growing energy and food production, intensive irrigation, diminished supplies, and land use change.
What we need to do this century is increase food supplies and energy by 3 % a year — not doing this is not an option.
The critical global problem is increasing food and energy supplies by 3 % a year for the rest of the century.
By combining the critical steps listed above with improved engines and synergistic technologies, trucks that deliver freight at half or even one - third the environmental impact will soon be hitting the highway, increasing profits for suppliers and reducing the costs of food and goods for the rest of us.
Moreover, at a time when we should be making massive cuts in the emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere in order to reduce the threat posed by climate change, the food system is lengthening its supply chains and increasing emissions to the point where it is a significant contributor to global warming.
As for the last question, typically no — these large outbreaks seem to be limited more often by food supply than predator increases — Jim]
In the first, the franchisees claimed that the franchisor, Quiznos, attempted to increase the price of supplies charged by the designated supplier, Gordon Food Service, through conspiracy, contrary to the Competition Act.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Increased the restaurant's customer base from 1500 to 2200 within 6 months, following dedicated customer services which were made famous by word of mouth • Decreased food wastage by 50 % by suggesting appropriate portioning of platter dishes • Handled order taking for 150 customers within 3 hours during an especially busy day • Reduced supplies inventory cost by suggesting liaison with a local supplier
Food Server — Ribs R Us — 1/2012 — 6/2013 • Assisted customers with choosing meal items by recommending daily specials, increasing the average check amount by $ 15 • Recommended specific wines and drink specials for guests after talking to them, boosting alcohol sales by 35 percent in one month • Addressed customer problems with meals by having dishes remade or picking another item for the customer • Completed sidework at the end of each shift, such as rolling silverware, filling salt and pepper shakers, or restocking supplies • Followed all regulations for serving alcohol, such as checking identification and avoiding overserving
• Highly experienced in creating menus from scratch, keeping in mind customers» likes and local standards • Hands - on experience in developing recipes for different cuisines including French, Italian, Indian and Japanese • Well - versed in providing training to both new and existing kitchen staff members to provide them with insight into handling their specific work • Competent in creating and adhering to budgets by ensuring that all food acquisition activities are performed accordingly • Qualified to develop and maintain kitchen sanitation procedures and ensure that they are implemented properly • Proven record of effectively handling food supply problems by employing exceptional comprehension of inventory management • Effectively able to provide direction and mentorship to kitchen staff, focusing on delivery of exceptional culinary services • Skilled in determining the need for kitchen equipment and appliances and fulfilling these needs by creating and maintaining effective liaison with vendors and suppliers • Proficient in determining the best way and avenue of acquiring quality food items and creating appropriate storage space for them • Adept at handling food inventory and rotation work to minimize spoilage and wastage • Particularly effective in safeguarding all kitchen employees by implementing training to increase their awareness of safety, sanitization and accident prevention principles
Managed entire facility, including maintenance, supply inventories, monthly food and county audits, and membership sales; increased revenue by promoting more party rentals and private programs
• Greet restaurant patrons and ensure that they are seated properly by coordinating service through restaurant hosts • Oversee the customers to ensure that they are being well taken care of by the restaurant staff • Estimate food consumption and coordinate with suppliers to make sure that food and beverage items do not run out • Oversee cleaning of the kitchen and make - certain that employees conform to food safety and general hygiene principles • Monitor actions of staff members, take corrective action where needed and intervene in adverse situations • Direct the cleaning of the restaurant and ensure that liquor regulations are strictly followed • Take complaints from customers and attempt to resolve them by prioritizing customer satisfaction • Arrange for purchase, maintenance and repair of restaurant equipment and furniture • Monitor cash flow and ensure that the cash register is appropriately balanced at the end of the day • Assist in planning menus and indulge in marketing activities to increase the restaurant's presence in the industry
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