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From Farm To Table: Chefs’ Perspectives On Managing Local Food Procurement, Nick E. Johnston Jul 2025

From Farm To Table: Chefs’ Perspectives On Managing Local Food Procurement, Nick E. Johnston

Journal of the North American Management Society

This study examines the role of chefs in procuring locally sourced food and the challenges they face in managing this process within the foodservice industry. Through qualitative interviews with seven executive-level chefs from diverse foodservice operations in West Texas, the research explores their decision-making processes, attitudes toward local sourcing, and the logistical hurdles involved. Findings highlight that while chefs are highly motivated to use local products due to quality and sustainability benefits, they face significant challenges such as limited availability, inconsistent supplier networks, and distribution inefficiencies. Additionally, concerns about managing the cost and quality of local ingredients were prevalent, especially …


How Can The Adoption Of Biodegradable Packaging In The Beverage Industry Specifically Contribute To Reducing Single-Use Plastic Waste, And What Regulatory Or Cost-Related Challenges Hinder Its Widespread Implementation In Developing Countries?, Rebecca Aba Gaisie Apr 2025

How Can The Adoption Of Biodegradable Packaging In The Beverage Industry Specifically Contribute To Reducing Single-Use Plastic Waste, And What Regulatory Or Cost-Related Challenges Hinder Its Widespread Implementation In Developing Countries?, Rebecca Aba Gaisie

2025 Awards for Excellence in Student Research and Creative Activity - Documents

This research investigates the potential of biodegradable packaging to reduce single-use plastic waste in the beverage industry and explores the regulatory and cost-related barriers to its adoption in developing countries. The beverage sector is a major contributor to global plastic pollution, and biodegradable alternatives offer a promising path toward sustainability. Using a mixed-methods approach, this study combines qualitative interviews with industry experts and case studies of businesses implementing biodegradable solutions, alongside quantitative survey data from 100 manufacturers and 200 consumers across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Findings reveal that while biodegradable packaging significantly reduces plastic waste and appeals to environmentally …


Book Review: Six Arguments For A Greener Diet, Cathy Emberton, Holly Gillespie, Meghan Glow, Melanie Burns Jan 2008

Book Review: Six Arguments For A Greener Diet, Cathy Emberton, Holly Gillespie, Meghan Glow, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity until 2018 (FCS)

No abstract provided.


Book Review: Six Arguments For A Greener Diet, Cathy Emberton, Holly Gillespie, Meghan Glow, Melanie Burns Jan 2008

Book Review: Six Arguments For A Greener Diet, Cathy Emberton, Holly Gillespie, Meghan Glow, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

No abstract provided.


Web Site Review: The President’S Challenge, Erin Boester, Lisa Cunningham, Melanie Burns Jan 2004

Web Site Review: The President’S Challenge, Erin Boester, Lisa Cunningham, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

No abstract provided.


Educational Materials Review: Choosing A Safe And Successful Weight-Loss Program And You Can Control Your Weight As You Quit Smoking., Lee Ann Price, Elizabeth Stanberry, Melanie Burns Jan 2004

Educational Materials Review: Choosing A Safe And Successful Weight-Loss Program And You Can Control Your Weight As You Quit Smoking., Lee Ann Price, Elizabeth Stanberry, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

No abstract provided.


Review Of Educational Materials: Let’S Get Moving With Exercise And Healthy Foods And Let’S Get Moving With Healthy Snacks And Play, Bridget Schade, Carrie O'Donnell, Melanie Burns Jan 2004

Review Of Educational Materials: Let’S Get Moving With Exercise And Healthy Foods And Let’S Get Moving With Healthy Snacks And Play, Bridget Schade, Carrie O'Donnell, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity until 2018 (FCS)

No abstract provided.


Web Site Review: The President’S Challenge, Erin Boester, Lisa Cunningham, Melanie Burns Jan 2004

Web Site Review: The President’S Challenge, Erin Boester, Lisa Cunningham, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity until 2018 (FCS)

No abstract provided.


Educational Materials Review: Calcium: Are You Getting Enough?, Abigail Field, Christina Pruemer, Melanie Burns Jan 2004

Educational Materials Review: Calcium: Are You Getting Enough?, Abigail Field, Christina Pruemer, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity until 2018 (FCS)

No abstract provided.


Educational Materials Review: Choosing A Safe And Successful Weight-Loss Program And You Can Control Your Weight As You Quit Smoking., Lee Ann Price, Elizabeth Stanberry, Melanie Burns Jan 2004

Educational Materials Review: Choosing A Safe And Successful Weight-Loss Program And You Can Control Your Weight As You Quit Smoking., Lee Ann Price, Elizabeth Stanberry, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity until 2018 (FCS)

No abstract provided.


Review Of Educational Materials: Let’S Get Moving With Exercise And Healthy Foods And Let’S Get Moving With Healthy Snacks And Play, Bridget Schade, Carrie O'Donnell, Melanie Burns Jan 2004

Review Of Educational Materials: Let’S Get Moving With Exercise And Healthy Foods And Let’S Get Moving With Healthy Snacks And Play, Bridget Schade, Carrie O'Donnell, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

No abstract provided.


Educational Materials Review: Calcium: Are You Getting Enough?, Abigail Field, Christina Pruemer, Melanie Burns Jan 2004

Educational Materials Review: Calcium: Are You Getting Enough?, Abigail Field, Christina Pruemer, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

No abstract provided.


Book Review: Wellness Foods A To Z, Kristyn Makoivka, Sandy Hussey, Melanie Burns Jan 2003

Book Review: Wellness Foods A To Z, Kristyn Makoivka, Sandy Hussey, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity until 2018 (FCS)

No abstract provided.


Book Review: Nitrate And Man: Toxic, Harmless Or Beneficial?, Jane Kabogo, Jeanette Evans, Melanie Burns Jan 2003

Book Review: Nitrate And Man: Toxic, Harmless Or Beneficial?, Jane Kabogo, Jeanette Evans, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity until 2018 (FCS)

No abstract provided.


Book Review: Wellness Foods A To Z, Kristyn Makoivka, Sandy Hussey, Melanie Burns Jan 2003

Book Review: Wellness Foods A To Z, Kristyn Makoivka, Sandy Hussey, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

No abstract provided.


Book Review: Nitrate And Man: Toxic, Harmless Or Beneficial?, Jane Kabogo, Jeanette Evans, Melanie Burns Jan 2003

Book Review: Nitrate And Man: Toxic, Harmless Or Beneficial?, Jane Kabogo, Jeanette Evans, Melanie Burns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

No abstract provided.


Nutrition Jeopardy, Melanie Burns, Michelle Benoit, Denise Bulvan Mar 2002

Nutrition Jeopardy, Melanie Burns, Michelle Benoit, Denise Bulvan

Faculty Research & Creative Activity until 2018 (FCS)

No abstract provided.


Nutrition Jeopardy, Melanie Burns, Michelle Benoit, Denise Bulvan Mar 2002

Nutrition Jeopardy, Melanie Burns, Michelle Benoit, Denise Bulvan

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

No abstract provided.