Variance in Approach Toward a ‘Sustainable’ Coffee Industry in Costa Rica

Variance in Approach Toward a ‘Sustainable’ Coffee Industry in Costa Rica
Author: Melissa Vogt
Publisher: Ubiquity Press
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2019-12-18
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1911529781

Dr. Melissa Vogt considers the influence of Rainforest Alliance and Fairtrade in coffee farming communities of Costa Rica from 2009-2019. Sustainability certifications schemes are working amongst a range of sustainability efforts, unique by their intra market location. The intentions of each certification scheme must be clarified prior to evaluation and their influence considered amongst contextually specific historic and contemporary considerations, and alongside the range of sustainability efforts. The advantages and disadvantages, opportunities for improvement and how alternative mechanisms might improve upon or complement sustainability certification schemes are explained. An epilogue considers how prioritisation of coffee as a cash crop may align with sustainability. The influence on biodiversity, community health and income, and the possible implication of reduced coffee crop density for consumers, the market and farming landscapes is considered. How sustainability standards might better encourage more ambitious sustainability in farming landscapes is for future consideration.

Creating the Conditions for School Improvement

Creating the Conditions for School Improvement
Author: Mel Ainscow
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2013-12-19
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1134116853

First Published in 2001. This is the second edition of this school’s improvement handbook of staff development activities by the IQEA (Improving Education for All) project. This book is not about what changes should be introduced into a school but rather about creating the conditions for supporting those changes which schools or individuals believe should be introduced. To be effective at managing change schools and teachers need to modify the internal conditions of the school at the same time as introducing changes in teaching or curriculum. The book therefore provides ideas and materials to help colleagues in school to create such conditions and suggests a strategic approach.

Coastal Marine Ecosystems of Latin America

Coastal Marine Ecosystems of Latin America
Author: U. Seeliger
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 394
Release: 2000-10-18
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3540672281

Coastal and marine ecosystems, some severely degraded, other still pristine, control rich resources of inshore environments and coastal seas of Latin America's Pacific and Atlantic margins. Conflicts between the needs of the region's nations and diminishing revenues and environmental quality have induced awareness of coastal ecological problems and motivated financial support for restoration and management. The volume provides a competent review on the structure, processes and function of 22 important Latin American coastal marine ecosystems. Each contribution describes the environmental settings, biotic components and structure of the system, considers trophic processes and energy flow, evaluates the modifying influence of natural and human perturbations, and suggests management needs. Although the focus of the book is on basic ecological research, the results have application for coastal managers.

Coffee Biotechnology and Quality

Coffee Biotechnology and Quality
Author: T. Sera
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 535
Release: 2013-04-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9401710686

Coffee Biotechnology and Quality is a comprehensive volume containing 45 specialised chapters by internationally recognised experts. The book aims to provide a guide for those wishing to learn about recent advances in coffee cultivation and post-harvest technology. It provides a quantitative and rational approach to the major areas of coffee research, including breeding and cloning, tissue culture and genetics, pest control, post-harvest technology and bioconversion of coffee industry residues into commercially valuable products. The chapters review recent experimental work, allowing a conceptual framework for future research to be identified and developed. The book will be of interest to researchers and students involved in any area of coffee research. Consequently, plant breeders, microbiologists, biotechnologists and biochemical engineers will find the book to be a unique and invaluable guide.

Chemical Analysis of Food: Techniques and Applications

Chemical Analysis of Food: Techniques and Applications
Author: Yolanda Pico
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 813
Release: 2012-09-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0123848636

Chemical Analysis of Food: Techniques and Applications reviews new technology and challenges in food analysis from multiple perspectives: a review of novel technologies being used in food analysis, an in-depth analysis of several specific approaches, and an examination of the most innovative applications and future trends. This book won a 2012 PROSE Award Honorable Mention in Chemistry and Physics from the Association of American Publishers. The book is structured in two parts: the first describes the role of the latest developments in analytical and bio-analytical techniques and the second reviews the most innovative applications and issues in food analysis. Each chapter is written by experts on the subject and is extensively referenced in order to serve as an effective resource for more detailed information. The techniques discussed range from the non-invasive and non-destructive, such as infrared spectroscopy and ultrasound, to emerging areas such as nanotechnology, biosensors and electronic noses and tongues. Important tools for problem-solving in chemical and biological analysis are discussed in detail. - Winner of a PROSE Award 2012, Book: Honorable Mention in Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Chemistry and Physics from the American Association of Publishers - Provides researchers with a single source for up-to-date information in food analysis - Single go-to reference for emerging techniques and technologies - Over 20 renowned international contributors - Broad coverage of many important techniques makes this reference useful for a range of food scientists

Espresso Coffee

Espresso Coffee
Author: Andrea Illy
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2005
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0123703719

This book comprehensively covers topics such as agronomy, green coffee processing, roasting/grinding, packaging, percolating and decaffeination techniques.

La transicion a las nuevas ISO 9000:2000 y su implantación

La transicion a las nuevas ISO 9000:2000 y su implantación
Author: Cervera Martínez, Josep
Publisher: Ediciones Díaz de Santos
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 8499699898

La transición a las nuevas normas ISO 9000:2000 conlleva que muchas empresas certificadas o de próxima certificación de sus sistemas de gestión de calidad,se planteen un sinfín de interrogantes sobre cómo enfocar este nuevo proyecto,con qué medios, qué contenidos, qué formación, qué esfuerzos son necesarios en la organización y que plazos pueden ser los más prudentes para conseguir queel proceso de cambio no sea traumático y por tanto tenga una incidencia tenueen sus organizaciones. Este libro pretende dar una respuesta ajustada a las tareas y sus contenidos con elementos gráficos de fácil comprensión y ejemplosde formularios o documentos que se deberían desarrollar para dar un cumplimiento satisfactorio a las nuevas exigencias de la norma ISO 9001:2000. Una de lasdificultades más visibles y palpables de la nueva norma es el "enfoque basadoen los procesos"; cómo se identifican, cómo se definen, cómo se interrelacionan y sin duda cómo documentarlos, todo ello se puede ver en este libro con casos y ejemplos. Este libro puede ser una herramienta útil y de gran ayuda paraaquellos directivos, técnicos de calidad, asesores y auditores de empresas y organizaciones relacionadas con el mundo de la gestión de calidad.INDICE RESUMIDO: Las nuevas normas de gestión de calidad ISO 9000:2000. Principios de gestión de calidad. La gestión orientada al proceso. Indicadores. Auditorías orientadas a procesos. La satisfacción del cliente. La mejora continua. La gestión documental. Guía para la evaluación de la ISO 9001:2000.

Coffee Technology

Coffee Technology
Author: Michael Sivetz
Publisher: Avi Publishing Company
Total Pages: 716
Release: 1963
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780870552694

History of coffee: Development of coffee plantations; Development of coffee industry; Development of coffee uses; Green coffee technology: Coffee horticulture; Harvesting and handling green coffee beans; Drying green coffee beans; Hulling, classifying, storing and grading green coffee beans; Roast coffee technology: Coffee bean processing; Packaging roasted ground coffees; Instant coffee technology: Percolation: theory and practice; Spray drying and agglomeration of instant coffee; Aromatizing soluble coffees; Feeze dried coffee production; Coffee and its influence on consumers: Physical and chemical aspects of coffee; Physiological effects of coffee and caffeine; Brewing technology; Brewing coffee beverage; Appendix; Index.