Essays on Seafood

Introduction

For this assignment, I chose two different dining experiences that I had when I was on vacation with my parents in Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. Spain is famous for its delicious food, including paella, seafood, and many others, and Barcelona is a touristic hub of Spain where there are plenty of places to eat from affordable brunch places to exclusive restaurants.

Foodservice operation dining: La Paradeta, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

First, I will describe my dining experience at regular foodservice operation, that is not fancy and expensive. I had the chance to dine at the place called “La Paradeta” which is famous for its fresh and affordable seafood at ...

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1. Introduction The tourism and hospitality industry has been growing at a tremendous pace over the past few decades and this service sector has become one of the major contributors to the global GDP. In an attempt to take advantages of this magnificent growth of the tourism and hospitality industry, nations are taking vehement efforts to make their territories hot tourist destinations. Obviously, resorts and restaurants constitute a key segment of the hospitality industry. This report will analyze resorts and restaurants operating in Las Vegas, United States, giving particular focus to their unique product/service offerings and ...

The very word “human trafficking” brings chills of distaste to the average American. However, many adults do not understand the actual scale of the practice and what it entails. Around the world, children are forced to be murdering soldiers, children of both genders are compelled to become prostitutes, and migrants workers labor for little or no wages in a desperate attempt to feed themselves (Office of the United States Press Secretary, 2014). President Barack Obama issued a proclamation stating the United States fully recognizes the problem and in keeping with historic values, dedicated the power of the country to ...

“Dollar rally” has become probably the top news on foreign exchange markets, which can have serious consequences for the US economy (Graph 1, appendix). Stronger dollar is a kind of head wind for American exporters while import from other countries becomes more competitive. Strong currency can theoretically become a stimulus for the Federal Reserve System provoking increase of interest rates. Many companies all over the world borrowed US dollars for investments or development; therefore, dollar strengthening provokes their debts increase. In current situation Central Banks, foreign exchange traders and exporter all over the world keep a close eye on ...

East coast fisheries in Canada were no strangers to exporting, with $2.3 billion in product, mostly lobster, going to the United States. New transportation technology was opening up an efficient way for them to reach Europe - the largest seafood market in the world.

Love That Lobster

Canada leads the world in production of lobster (20%) and in exports about 33% of the total produced. Canada has a competitive advantage because of a productive fishery on the east coast and the desirability of the lobsters there.

While many recipes make use of lobsters or lobster parts, whole live lobsters are considered a special treat. A ...

Lactation is the secretion of milk from mammary glands of a woman who has delivered an infant. This is the period of time in which the mother lactates to feed her child. In humans, it is commonly called as breastfeeding or nursing.1

This is a very important phase in the life of a woman where she needs to take care of her nutrition to keep the baby healthy, in short term as well as long term. The nutritional demands of lactating period are greater than the pregnancy period. In the first 4 to 6 months of life, infants double their weight they ...

In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements in Course

Introduction In business operations, the supply chain refers to a company’s networks with other businesses or entities. The relationship between a business and other businesses or entities within the supply chain enable the former to facilitate operations and deliver products or services to end users (Lambert 2008, p. 164). Consequently, the relationship between a business and other businesses or entities follow a sequence or order in the supply chain that begins during the procurement and production of goods or products and services until their distribution and consumption by end users (Oliveira & Gimeno 2014, p. 149). Hence, the supply chain is one ...

Travel and Tourism in Society 3

Introduction 3 The Trip Itself 3 Literature Review 5 What it means 6 Conclusion 7

Appendix: Field Journal 8

References 10 Travel and Tourism in Society Introduction I had a trip to Thailand (Hua Hin), from July 8, 2015 to July 12, 2015 that was almost five days and four nights. For this trip I departed from Singapore on July 8, and left for Thailand (Hua Hin) and come back to Singapore again on July 12, 2015. The flight was long, and I realized that it is better to fly during the day, time goes faster. Airlines ...

Question One

Question Two Each time one of the burglaries occurred, observers noticed a red mustang in the vicinity. The police, of cause, suspect the occupant as being responsible.

Effect: Police suspicion on the owner Giving the little guy any more water could have prevented him from being dehydrated, said Ms. Delacruz Cause: Giving the little guy any more water Effect: Prevention of dehydration Eating fish or seafood at least once a week lowers the risk of developing dementia, researchers have found. Cause: Eating fish or seafood Effect: lowering the risk of developing dementia It ...

Coastal towns are those towns that have a coastline. A coastline is where the land and sea or ocean joins together. A coast normally refers to the region around which sea and land form a link. Examples of coasts include pelagic coast and gulf. A pelagic coast is one that faces the ocean in an open manner. A gulf coast is also known as bay and is more sheltered than a pelagic coast. The coastal regions are very important to the ecosystem. The rivers that join the ocean have fresh water while oceans have salty water. The mixture of the two different ...

Of the many factors that determine the characteristics of a given wine, many crazy grape varieties are showing up, winemakers seem to be ready. The most popular grape varietal Alvarelhao is an outstanding classic Portuguese varietal. Ruby red color with slight amaranth reflexes. It exhibits aromas of freesia, blueberry and raspberry, and Gardenia. The tannins are smooth and polished, providing wonderful structure and balance in the wine. The tannins are smooth and well-polished, providing good structure and balance in the wine. Good texture and excellent balance. Its most popular synonym is called brancelho. Popular Alvarelhao wines are blackberry and Den ...

Rhodes is the integration of refined Greek cuisine, historic sites and turquoise seas. Only 11 days spent on the Island of Roses will bring warm memories for the whole year. This period would be optimal to fully enjoy the beauty of Rhodes, visit all attractions, and get even tan. Moreover, visiting Rhodes during winter can be a richly rewarding experience. (RhodesGuide) It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will see the architecture, which has been preserved from the sixth century BC. Made in the Greek-Turkish style, it surprise with its power and antiquity. Home Rhodes fortress was built five ...

Educational Institution

Correspondence concerning this paper should be addressed to Student Name, There are several food applications available on the market for smartphone users. With the popularity of these applications (apps), it is almost impossible to tell which ones are worth downloading and which apps should be avoided. As with all apps there are pros and cons, limitations and areas for improvement. The three food applications that are being reviewed include Fooducate, an app that rates food with letter grades, True Food, an app that identifies foods containing GMO’s, and Seafood Watch, an app that alerts consumers about ...

What is the advantage of Darden each supply chain?

The Four supply chains discussed in Darden’s case are: - Central distribution for small ware - Fresh food - Dry food - World sea food Darden uses four supply chains to reduce cost, gain competitive advantage and increase responsiveness to the customer requirements. The small ware supply chain is a distributor direct from the headquarters of the company to ensure that the best quality utensils are shipped to every restaurant. The restaurant has 11 different distribution centers throughout the country to provide quick delivery to each restaurant and manage quick response rate of customers. ...

Key concepts of a Gluten-free diet

The word gluten refers to the general term that describes the storage of proteins, or prolamins, that is found in wheat or “gliadin”, rye, barley and other derivatives that comes from these types of grains. The “gliadin” is that kind of protein that is involved in the pathophysiology of celiac disease (Guandalini 3). The people who are suffering from celiac diseases are prohibited to eat foods that contain gluten. The effect of gluten when eaten by people with celiac diseases is that their immune system of responds by damaging the small intestine. The lining in the small intestines ...

Marketing Plan

Marketing Strategy: “FAST food doesn’t have to be FAT food!” Soupe Café offers Montreal’s urban professionals, and even busy moms, an alternative to home-cooked meal that is healthy, tasty and affordable. It guarantees nutritious and high quality food despite being considered a fast food. Its soup and meal menu changes daily so customers would have a variety to choose from every day. For customers’ convenience, it serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, either as dine-in or take-out. It even delivers within the vicinity of Montreal for individuals or large group catering with a minimum delivery charge and at amount of ...

Industry Positioning Analysis of Whole Foods Market

John Mackey and Renee Lawson Hardy established a small store in Austin, Texas in 1980 to sell natural and organic foods. They called the store Whole Foods Market. Today, Whole Foods Market is the leading retailer of natural and organic foods with more than 370 stores across North America and the United Kingdom (University of Oregon Investment Group 2). The business has experienced fast growth and enjoyed high profits. Its fast growth has been facilitated by successful mergers and acquisitions, such as Wild Oats Food chain and Fresh and Wild. The 21st century presents the business with challenges, such as ...

Whole Foods Company is the main retailer of organic and natural foods. It is also the US’s first grocer with certification. Founded in 1978 and opened its first center in 1980 at Austin, Texas. They completed their public offering in 1992 and stock trades under WFM on NASDAQ Market. The company aims at enhancing the vitality and wellness of everyone through supply of quality goods, mostly wholesome. Purity of food and health is dependent on a pure environment; the company’s main mission is thus, to enhance the ecosystem, healthy-eating and eating of organic foods. In this article, I ...

Discussing the Use of Idioms in the English Language

INTRODUCTION When we hear phrases like, “it is raining cats and dogs,” “a knight in shining armor,” and “once in a blue moon.” These phrases, or idioms, are not necessarily “self explanatory” and yet we seem to know what they mean, or at least we think we do (Oxford Royale Academy 2014). In order, respectively, they are saying that it is raining heavily, someone came to my rescue, and the last are things that happen very rarely. However, the understanding of these phrases is not innate. You may understand them, I may understand them but to someone who is unfamiliar ...

Introduction

High Liner Foods is a premium North American seafood company that processes various types of sea food and sells them frozen packages. The company is widely reknowned in the sea food industry and its brands are known all over North America particularly in Canada and the United States. The company's operations commenced in the year 1899 with the founding of the company W.C. Smith & Company. Throughout the years, High Liners has grown rapidly, and its business operations are projected to reach a global scale very soon. One of the companies strengths that have facilitated its dominance in the sea foods market ...

Background

British Petroleum (BP) is an oil company based in London, England that has business operations in more than 80 countries. With the production of approximately 3.8 million barrels of oil per day and more than 22,000 service stations, BP is considered the fourth largest global company in terms of revenue (Reuters, n.d.). However, BP is also responsible for causing the worst environmental disaster that is attributed to oil and gas companies. On April 20th 2010, the Deepwater Horizon Rig in the Gulf of Mexico exploded. The explosion killed 11 people and the drilling rig proceeded to spill ...

Abstract

The paper deals with Japanese samurai warriors and the cultural peculiarities of this highly decorated social and military elite. Customs, religious practices, different codes of conduct, material culture, such as clothing and weaponry, food, and drinks are among the main subjects highlighted in the paper. The project is based on the opinions and knowledge shared by prominent subject-field scientists and journalists. Keywords: culture, Japanese, samurai, code, weapon, elite, warrior All world societies, whether civilized or not, have always had a distinctive social group of nobility or a ruling caste in charge of administrative, cultural, economic and political affairs, with ...

Background

Buffalo Wild Wings (BWW) is a well-known restaurant chain in the U.S. that was founded in 1982 by Jim Disbrow and Scott Lowery (Whitfield, 2012). Located in 47 US states, BWW has more than 800 outlets, more than half of which are franchising (Stern, 2012). In 2010 the company opened its subsidiary in Canada. Total company’s assets have approximately $500 mln (Stern, 2012). BWW restaurants specialize in chicken wings under unique sauces. The outlets also have sport bars with large menus including various salads, burgers and appetizers. For the visitors, in the restaurants big TV screens have been installed ...

The theme of non-tariff methods of protectionism is still being actual nowadays with the methods of antidumping, subsidy and the methods of hidden protectionism because they obviously can protect the domestic markets from the unfair pricing of the trade with foreign suppliers, which can cause unsatisfactory impact on the domestic economy. The topic of this research is how dumping is presented in real economic life of the specific country and how the Government fights with it. The country of my research is Vietnam and this country is quite interesting in its dumping and antidumping procedures. Obviously, there are ...

1A yes no

- Are grains the main food choice at all your meals? * - Do you often forget to eat vegetables? * - Do you typically eat fewer than 3 pieces of fruit daily? * - Do you often have fewer than 3 cups of milk daily? * - Is a portion of meat, chicken or fish the largest item on your plate? * 2. Comparative study against recommendation less equal more

Fruit *

Vegetables * Grains * Proteins * Dairy * Fat & Oils * Sweets * 2A. Are you getting enough fat soluble vitamins daily? Yes No - Do you eat ...

The Islam religion had no divisions before the death of Prophet Muhammad in the year 632 A.D. It is believed that the Prophet Muhammad had prophesied that upon his death there would emerge more than 72 Muslim sects (Friedman 128) but only one of them would not go to hell (Mervin 11). The biggest cause of the split was the lack of and/or the failure by Prophet Muhammad to name his successor before his death. Conventionally, his successor would have been his eldest son or a male relative. The problem was that all his three sons who were the ...

15 million people visiting Myrtle Beach every year is evidence that it is one of the best tourist spots. People visit this place because of the beautiful white sand covered beaches that stretch up to 60 miles up and down the seashore. The outstanding restaurants offer anything from pizza, fresh seafood, to delicious steaks. Experience the complete fun and scrumptious food by planning to stay there at least for a week. The best part about all this is; it’s all affordable, as the beach offers rooms for every budget. Myrtle Beach attracts the crowds because of its white ...

Introduction

Restaurant sales aim at maximizing a restaurant investment at the time they are buying or selling their investments. We discuss the content in restaurant sales. The product and services offered the product line and even the services that can be offered to meet the demands of these customers.

Discussion

Services provided in a restaurant include outside catering services where a restaurateur cooks in bulk and is able to feed a big crowd in meetings or parties. Here one has a main group of recipes, a kitchen that is licensed and commercialized and finally pots pans and plates. One is allowed to bring in additional revenue and ...

Introduction

With globalization, the markets have opened up. Companies are expanding to untapped markets to gain more market share. When companies plan to expand overseas, it is important for them to understand the market, environmental factors, and legal aspects and develop marketing strategies accordingly. For the purpose of the assignment, the US Based MNE that is selected is Red Lobster and the country where the company would be entering through FDI is China. Set up in 1968 by Bill Darden, Red Lobster is now a subsidiary of Darden Restaurants Inc. Based in US the company has its restaurants in Canada as ...

Resturant is one of the most successful business these days and helps a lot in earning money in short time, but there are a lot of things need to be considered while opening a restaurant. My neighbours inherited a restaurant in a small town about 75 miles away. They’ve never owned or operated a business before, and know very little about marketing or the restaurant business. Being an MBA expert they have asked my services for a marketing plan, The restaurant has a good reputation in the small community.The restaurant is in the heart of the community. The restaurant has a good menu. It has a lunch ...

I would ensure that I maintain supply of seafood by establishing an alternative source market. I would abandon the supplies from the Gulf coast and opt for others from foreign markets. This, however, would decrease my profit margins, but satisfy my customer needs. I would also let my customers know that I have changed my source, to reduce their fear of unsafe seafood. The oil spill would increase the prices of seafood. This is because there would be a few places where to harvest the commodity. The demand for seafood would exceed its supply, causing the few places with ...

Introduction

With its origins in Peru, a Ceviche is a fresh raw dish that consists of fish marinated in a variety of citrus juices such as lime, orange or lemon and then spiced with chili peppers and other flavoring ingredients. One theory stipulates that the dish originated with the indigenous locals of Northern Peru. The Ceviche has in recent years spread to many parts of the Americas and it has become a common and popular dish. Essentially, a Peruvian Ceviche is a marinated seafood salad. In addition to the chili peppers, other seasonings such as coriander, chopped onions and salt may be added. To complement its ...

Introduction

The Everglades is a part of a wide wetland system that is over 200 kilometers from the Kissimmee sequence of lakes southern through the Lake Okeechobee into the fresh water wetlands of the Everglades and to the mangrove estuaries. The southern part of end contains the Florida bay, and its associated mangrove estuaries while the western system molds into the swamps of the Big Cypress. The uplands of the program consist of pinelands, real wood jungles, and herbaceous rock lands and in the uplands contains an assortment of moderate and exotic varieties. The environment reinforced a huge range of animal varieties. Very ...

Introduction

Human activity and natural forces have endangered some of the most resourceful regions in the world. This has a direct impact not only to the communities living in the regions but also to the ecosystem. Campaigns for the conservation of natural resources have exhibited an increasing trend especially in America. The campaigns have been done using different media such as books, magazine and newspaper articles, the internet, television and radio documentaries as well as books emphasize on the need to conserve wildlife especially in the Amazon rainforests, African savannas and the Arctic refuges. Tidwell’s book explores the alarming losses ...

Executive summary

Noteworthy is the reality that businesses are the backbone of the economy. Starting a business is the most difficult part of any venture. The main reason why this has always been described as the most difficult phase is that, primarily, when people set out to start a business, they silently consent many uncertainties. Businesses are associated with many unforeseen disturbances, which may cause business failure in the event that they are not remedied in advance. However, the good part is that business owners or entrepreneurs are always in a position to mitigate such occurrences right from the beginning if they apply the ...

Lafleur Trading Company is one of the world’s long serving food suppliers. The company has been in the business since 1975. It specializes in supplying fine foods and wines to different parts of the world. Lafleur Trading Company has developed trading partnerships with other trader companies in Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, North America and Australia. The partnership program has enabled Lafleur Trading Company to supply its products to over 38 countries worldwide. The company’s buyers are known for their strict repute of dealing with only serious and reputable exporters and producers. This serves as proof that ...

The U.S. grocery chains Whole Foods Market’s and Trader Joe's have become household names nationwide. While they are located in various locations, each of its stores operates under a different approach. There is a distinct difference in the quality of their products. In comparison, Whole Foods is more expensive than Trader Joe's because it has more specialty products. Whole Foods also tend to carry more organic products than Trader Joe's. Personally, I think that the overall quality of Whole Foods groceries products is much better than Trader Joe's. Whole Foods Market's aims to build a grocery store which supplies whole, ...

Based on the “What's Hot in 2012” of professional chefs, who are also members of the American Culinary Federation, by the National Restaurant Association, it seems that the top center of the plate trend this year is nutrition ("Restaurant.org"). In the survey, nearly half of the items, particularly the top 5 main dishes/center of the plate, which includes produce, are related to health. Additionally, in a National Restaurant Association survey in 2011, 73% of claimed that unlike two years ago, they try to eat healthier food when eating out.

Offering More Choices

When it comes to calorie count and portion size, many restaurants ...

Whether or not the United States of America should venture into the deep sea oil drilling has been a subject of debate among citizens and leaders. It is a controversy that has caused quite a stir in the political waters of many nations across the world, especially the American states. The opposing parties have advanced various reasons in favor of their views. What brings about the confusion on whether or not to try the idea is the fact that the reasons put across by the opposing parties, are equally valid (Allen, 2009). They bear the same intensity of sense. Those against the ...

Sustainability is the ability of any living thing to endure or tolerate something. In humans, there is sustainability of various types of food. These foods have impacts on the environment on one way or the other. Humans have responsibility in the long -run for its environment, social and economic undertakings. A substantial amount of energy flow and the cycling of biogeochemical in an ecosystem determine the number of organisms living there. Harmful alteration of global climate, which include but not limited to the chemical that are vital to life, such chemicals are carbon, water, nitrogen, oxygen and phosphorous. ...

Hooters Restaurant is an American restaurant chain that has grown to become a globally recognized brand in casual dining. This research paper will focus on one of its branches located at the Mall of America in Bloomberg Minneapolis. The paper will identify its strengths and weaknesses in a changing business environment. This study will also examine the current business operation state and emerging trends in the market. Finally, it will suggest ways of improving operation and cementing the business position in the future.

Hooters Restaurant

Hooters are the trade name of a chain of restaurants located in over 455 locations all over the world. ...

The Global Market and its Impact on Society and the Environment

My breakfast is always diverse, but it mainly consists of eggs, bread, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and coffee or tea. When I skip breakfast for some reason, I still eat an apple or two in the morning. My typical lunch consists of meat and a side dish. The meat is mainly chicken, but I enjoy a steak occasionally. The side dishes used in a typical lunch are rice, carrots, potatoes, and lettuce for the salad. Desserts or snacks are occasional, and my main consumption consists of chocolate. I buy all of my groceries in local supermarkets. The apples come from New Zealand; the ...

Abstract

This paper describes fusion cuisine and its historical influences. It describes pre-modern culinary exchange between remote cultures. The spread of curry and noodles are observed as cases that help explain the pre-modern spread of culinary influences. Combining of different ethnic cuisines in 1970s led to the development of a special fusion style in California. A simple approach and high regard for fresh local foods were especially important. Several chefs initiated the practice that soon spread throughout the world. Principles of successful combining of different cooking styles in fusion cuisine are explained at the end.

Keywords: Fusion cuisine, culinary exchange, California, ...

Turkey is a country located in Asia Minor and a small part of Europe. It has borders with such countries as Greece, Iraq, Iran, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Syria, Bulgaria and is washed by the Sea of Marmara, the Black Sea and the Mediterranean. Naturally the fact that Turkey has quite a big number of neighboring states left its impact on Turkish culture in general and its cuisine in particular. According to the physiographical location there are usually 5 regions marked out on the territory of Turkey: the Black Sea region, the Anatolian plateau region, the Mediterranean coastal region, the Aegean region and ...

Introduction

Every project faces some degree of uncertainty in the course of its implementation. This is referred to the risk associated with the project. The risk of each project must be looked at before the project can begin. This is done to look for ways to take care of the risks expected. Various methods of risk analysis exist. One of them is the risk matrix and is commonly used (Spedding, 2007).

Research conducted by the various departments charged with food security indicates that people related products contaminate Soylent Green. Soylent green is a food product that is made from seafood. One ...

Executive summary

Unicord Public Limited Company PLC, was initiated in 1978 and its headquarters at Thailand. The organization was set up with the objective of processing seafood and its’ first attempt was to process tuna, a worldwide commodity that is consumed by many people. It specialized in manufacturing a wide variety of canned tuna and frozen seafood products and its’ factory was located in Samutsakhon. Unicord PLC was the main manufacturer, producer, and exporter of canned seafood in Thailand before it was taken over by Sea value Co. Ltd on 15 September 2005, at that time the production capacity of the company was ...