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Food as a Material for Amazing Art Works

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Food as a Material for Amazing Art Works - Experienced at Gulfood - In order to update my knowledge of latest trends in global food industry, author decided to visit Gulfood at Dubai. There were many interesting discussions which I will share with you all in coming days. What was very exciting at Trade Fair was the following artwork. They all were made our of food items mainly chocolates.  I must admire the capability of Chefs and people those who were involved in this great food artwork competition. Please see them very carefully, the fineness, the precision and the creativity... and do send your comments.  At least a word of appreciation for these great food artists.  View and enjoy... These all sculptures and artworks are made of food items only.  Hope you like it.

Political and Economic Future of India - Impact of Food Insecurity

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Political and Economic Future of India -Impact of Food Insecurity Economic and Political Significance of Indian Seed Industry :  Are we ready to play the bigger game? By: Vijay Sardana Bio-economy, Innovations & Food Security Expert Blog: “Vijay Sardana Online” Significance of Agriculture for India’s economic and Political stability is becoming critical. Some hard facts: ·  More than 52 % population of India is directly involved in agriculture sector i.e. about 600 million people · About 74% of India’s population earns their livelihood through direct and indirect from agriculture. ·  22% of India’s population is below poverty line. If we go by Food Security Act about 60% population of India needs food safety coverage. ·  About 60% of total land is used for Agriculture activity in India. · India’s 490 million labor force mainly comes from rural India. ·  According to FAO, Malnutrition situation in India among the child belo...

What Prevents Innovation in Organisations?

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Innovation Series - Article 2 What Prevents Innovation in Organisations? In case you want to discuss your company specific or product specific issues and to discuss way forward,  feel free to write to : sardana.vijay@gmail.com All one-to-one communications are treated as Confidential.  

Why many organised retailers offering inferior quality products?

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Why many organised retailers offering inferior quality products?   Learning from Tesco UK Are you planning to go to market today, then take 10 minutes out from your outing and visit any retail outlet of any leading organised retailer of Indian or multinational origin and pl. visit fresh fruits and vegetable counter inside the store. What to visit? It will be interesting  to see quality of fresh produce at any retail chain in India, specially the sections dealing in fresh fruits and vegetables, fish and meat sections.  The quality of fresh items are no different them any average retail shop on roadside and very often even inferior than roadside shops.  Also check the price difference between road side stalls and at retailers outlet. If quality and price both are not acceptable, why one should buy from organised retailers?  Have you ever though how these prices are fixed in or...

IPR Issues in Global Agribusinesses @ Indo-US International Congress on IPR

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  Indo-US International Congress-cum-Workshop on IPR