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What is a key characteristic of the consumer-driven chain in the coffee industry?
What is a key characteristic of the consumer-driven chain in the coffee industry?
- Competition among suppliers
- Vertical disintegration
- Cooperation and collaboration (correct)
- Lack of regulations
What is a barrier to entry in the coffee industry?
What is a barrier to entry in the coffee industry?
- Government subsidies
- Overproduction of coffee
- Lack of consumer demand
- Voluntary standards and codes (correct)
Why is consistency important in the coffee industry?
Why is consistency important in the coffee industry?
- To reduce production costs
- To decrease environmental impact
- To increase profit margins
- To ensure quality and on-time delivery (correct)
What is the purpose of management systems in the coffee industry?
What is the purpose of management systems in the coffee industry?
Why is tracking and tracing important in the coffee industry?
Why is tracking and tracing important in the coffee industry?
What do retailers conduct to ensure compliance with buyer codes and standards?
What do retailers conduct to ensure compliance with buyer codes and standards?
What has instigated the demand for specialty food according to the text?
What has instigated the demand for specialty food according to the text?
What is a potential consequence of not taking food safety seriously in the supply chain, as per the text?
What is a potential consequence of not taking food safety seriously in the supply chain, as per the text?
What is one of the main aims of food supply chains, as stated in the text?
What is one of the main aims of food supply chains, as stated in the text?
How have technological advancements impacted food supply chains?
How have technological advancements impacted food supply chains?
Why are retailers and producers keen to fulfill demands for specialty foods?
Why are retailers and producers keen to fulfill demands for specialty foods?
What is one potential consequence of the movement of people across the globe for work and migration?
What is one potential consequence of the movement of people across the globe for work and migration?
What is the primary function of the supply chain in the food industry?
What is the primary function of the supply chain in the food industry?
Which country processes frozen fish caught in the North Sea before reaching retail shelves in Europe and the United States?
Which country processes frozen fish caught in the North Sea before reaching retail shelves in Europe and the United States?
In the context of food sustainability, what are the main needs of farmers in developing countries?
In the context of food sustainability, what are the main needs of farmers in developing countries?
What is a significant aspect that differentiates developed countries from developing countries in terms of food security?
What is a significant aspect that differentiates developed countries from developing countries in terms of food security?
Who is considered the main contributor to the food supply chain according to the text?
Who is considered the main contributor to the food supply chain according to the text?
What is the main focus of the Twelfth Malaysia Plan (RMK12) regarding food sustainability?
What is the main focus of the Twelfth Malaysia Plan (RMK12) regarding food sustainability?
What is the main focus of the ongoing tussle between regular grocery supermarket chains and discount grocery retailers?
What is the main focus of the ongoing tussle between regular grocery supermarket chains and discount grocery retailers?
Why does the competition between grocery retailers to offer low-priced food products potentially lead to an increase in food wastage at the consumer's end?
Why does the competition between grocery retailers to offer low-priced food products potentially lead to an increase in food wastage at the consumer's end?
What is a major concern related to food safety for all entities in the food supply chain?
What is a major concern related to food safety for all entities in the food supply chain?
In the context of food supply chain types, what best describes the difference between serving markets and serving the final consumer?
In the context of food supply chain types, what best describes the difference between serving markets and serving the final consumer?
How do commodity & producer-focused chains differ in their approach to the food supply chain?
How do commodity & producer-focused chains differ in their approach to the food supply chain?
Why are governments and food sector organizations in Europe focusing on reducing food wastage at the consumer end?
Why are governments and food sector organizations in Europe focusing on reducing food wastage at the consumer end?
What is a key focus within food regulation as mentioned in the text?
What is a key focus within food regulation as mentioned in the text?
What phenomenon is observed in the market where fresh fruits & vegetables are more expensive than processed food products?
What phenomenon is observed in the market where fresh fruits & vegetables are more expensive than processed food products?
What is a consequence of the global focus shifting towards a protein & meat-based diet in the developing world?
What is a consequence of the global focus shifting towards a protein & meat-based diet in the developing world?
What is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions according to the text?
What is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions according to the text?
Why is sustainability within the food supply chain important?
Why is sustainability within the food supply chain important?
In the context of food recall concerns, what does collaboration among stakeholders in the food value chain aim to achieve?
In the context of food recall concerns, what does collaboration among stakeholders in the food value chain aim to achieve?
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