scholarly journals Cashew Apples in Ghana: Stakeholders’ Knowledge, Perception, and Utilization

2022 ◽  
Vol 2022 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Yaw Gyau Akyereko ◽  
Faustina Dufie Wireko-Manu ◽  
Francis Alemawor ◽  
Mary Adzanyo
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Animal Feed ◽  
Value Added ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Government Support ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Feed Formulation ◽  
Know How ◽  
Cashew Apple ◽  
Value Added Products

Cashew (Anacardium occidentale), a crop projecting Ghana internationally beside cocoa, is usually cultivated for its nut, for both local and international markets. The cashew apple is underutilized in many African countries. This study is aimed at determining the knowledge, perception, and utilization of cashew apples in Ghana among stakeholders in the cashew value chain. Results from the study showed that the cashew industry consisted of farmers (89.1%), nut buyers (6.8%), extension officers (3.5%), and processors (0.6%) with uneven distribution of males (66.2%) and females (33.8%). Cashew apple utilization was low (<10%), though 84.37% had in-depth knowledge on the health benefits and value-added products made from the apples. Cashew apple is mainly utilized as fresh fruits or juice, with minor uses as an ingredient in food preparation, animal feed formulation, and production of mushroom, weedicide, ethanol, and manure. The cashew apple processors identified high cost of processing equipment, perishability of apples, lack of capital, market, technical know-how, and government support as challenges. Based on these findings, education of the stakeholders on value addition or processing of the apples at household and industrial levels and provision of stimulus packages to private processors are recommended to maximize cashew apple utilization in Ghana.

scholarly journals Multi-criteria decision-making model for supporting manufacturing settlements location in Africa after COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 184797902110233
Author(s):  
Stefania Bait ◽  
Serena Marino Lauria ◽  
Massimiliano M. Schiraldi
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Multinational Enterprises ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Plant Performance ◽  
Multi Criteria Decision Making ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Location Selection ◽  
Decision Making Model

The COVID-19 emergency is affecting manufacturing industries all over the world. Notably, it has generated several issues in the products’ supply and the global value chain in African countries. Besides this, Africa’s manufacturing value-added rate grew only 1.5 since 2018, and the foreign direct investment (FDI) from multinational enterprises (MNEs) remains very low due to high-risk factors. Most of these factors are linked to a non-optimized location selection that can adversely affect plant performance. For these reasons, supporting decision-makers in selecting the suitable country location in Africa is crucial, both for contributing to countries’ growth and companies’ performance. This research aims at presenting a comprehensive multi-criteria decision-making model (MCDM) to be used by MNEs to evaluate the best countries to develop new manufacturing settlements, highlighting the criteria that COVID-19 has impacted. Thus, it has affected countries’ performance, impacting the plant location selection choices. A combination of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) methods have also been used for comparative analysis. The criteria used in the proposed approach have been validated with a panel of MNEs experts.

Mehrwert durch bedarfsgerechte Lager-Systemlösungen

Konstruktion ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 69 (01-02) ◽  
pp. 18-19
Keyword(s):  
Value Added ◽  
Know How ◽  
Value Added Products

Der Vertrieb hochwertiger rotativer und lineartechnischer Komponenten ist seit über dreißig Jahren das Kerngeschäft des Antriebsspezialisten Rodriguez. Inzwischen gibt es jedoch auch eigene Produktionskapazitäten, die unter anderem für die Fertigung von kundenspezifischen Lösungen genutzt werden: Basierend auf dem langjährigen Engineering-Know-how sowie den speziellen Kenntnissen und Erfahrungen in der Mechanik hat Rodriguez einen eigenen Geschäftsbereich mit großem Potenzial entwickelt, die „Value-Added Products“ (VAP). Nicht zuletzt dank kurzer Entscheidungswege und der eigenen Fertigung kann das Unternehmen weitaus flexibler agieren als seine Wettbewerber – ein Grund, warum die bedarfsgerechten Systemlösungen auf dem Markt so erfolgreich sind.

Analyzing the trade competitiveness of Indian coconut sector in the liberalization regime

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 147
Author(s):  
S. Jayasekhar ◽  
K.P. Chandran ◽  
C. Thamban ◽  
D. Jaganathan ◽  
K. Muralidharan
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Advantage ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Price Competition ◽  
Value Added ◽  
World Market ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Export Market ◽  
Product Lines ◽  
The World ◽  
Value Added Products

<p>Coconut export sector in India of late gained an outward orientation, especially since the Coconut Development Board was elevated to the status of export promotion council in the year 2009. In the recent period, the growth rate experienced in the coconut based value added products has been stupendous. Since there is an attempt for global value chain up-gradation at the production node of the sector, it is imperative to analyse our strengths in the world market in comparison with the major competitors. We have used the Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) methodology to analyse India’s competitiveness in the exports of major coconut value added products traded across the world. The study revealed that, as far as the coconut value added products are concerned, India is comparatively a very small player with paltry export market shares. The analysis of RCA revealed that comparative advantage of India is lower than the major coconut exporting countries like Philippines, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. The Philippines is the dominant player with highest RCA indices in most of the coconut value added product lines. The study suggests the need to formulate plausible strategies to reach the overseas market and capture the optimal share in market segments. Though we have a strong domestic market base, it is an indubitable fact that in the near future due to the evolving trade agreements even in the domestic sector we may confront fierce price competition from the overseas imports. Hence we need to chalk out modalities and execution plans to elevate our export competitiveness and comparative advantage.</p>

Valorization of banana peel: a biorefinery approach

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pranav D. Pathak ◽  
Sachin A. Mandavgane ◽  
Bhaskar D. Kulkarni
Keyword(s):  
Food Processing ◽  
Animal Feed ◽  
Material Balance ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Banana Peel ◽  
Industrial Enzymes ◽  
Synthesis Of Nanomaterials ◽  
Value Added Products

AbstractBanana peel (BP) is an agrowaste produced in large volumes annually, especially by food-processing industries; however, its disposal is of significant concern. However, recent research suggests that BP is a valuable source of bioactive compounds, which can be converted into value-added products. This article reviews the conversion process of value-added products from BP and provides an outline on the chemical composition of BP and its possible applications. In addition, we also discuss the utilization of BP as a substrate to produce animal feed, biofertilizer, dietary fibers, clean energy, industrial enzymes, as well as its use in the synthesis of nanomaterials. Based on the research conducted so far, it is obvious that BP has a wide variety of applications, and thus, developing a biorefinery approach to adequately utilize BP will help realize its economic benefits to the fullest. Based on the valorization of BP, a scheme for BP biorefinery has been proposed. A material balance for BP biorefinery for 1-ton bone-dry BP is presented and our results show that 432 kg of protein or 170 kg of citric acid, 170 kg of pectin, 325 m

scholarly journals High value-added products derived from crude glycerol via microbial fermentation using Yarrowia clade yeast

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Rakicka-Pustułka ◽  
Joanna Miedzianka ◽  
Dominika Jama ◽  
Sylwia Kawalec ◽  
Kamila Liman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lipid Content ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Crude Glycerol ◽  
Animal Feed ◽  
Carbon Sources ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Microbial Fermentation ◽  
Waste Glycerol ◽  
High Consumption ◽  
Value Added Products

Abstract Background Contemporary biotechnology focuses on many problems related to the functioning of developed societies. Many of these problems are related to health, especially with the rapidly rising numbers of people suffering from civilization diseases, such as obesity or diabetes. One factor contributing to the development of these diseases is the high consumption of sucrose. A very promising substitute for this sugar has emerged: the polyhydroxy alcohols, characterized by low caloric value and sufficient sweetness to replace table sugar in food production. Results In the current study, yeast belonging to the Yarrowia clade were tested for erythritol, mannitol and arabitol production using crude glycerol from the biodiesel and soap industries as carbon sources. Out of the 13 tested species, Yarrowia divulgata and Candida oslonensis turned out to be particularly efficient polyol producers. Both species produced large amounts of these compounds from both soap-derived glycerol (59.8–62.7 g dm−3) and biodiesel-derived glycerol (76.8–79.5 g dm−3). However, it is equally important that the protein and lipid content of the biomass (around 30% protein and 12% lipid) obtained after the processes is high enough to use this yeast in the production of animal feed. Conclusions The use of waste glycerol for the production of polyols as well as utilization of the biomass obtained after the process for the production of feed are part of the development of modern waste-free technologies.

scholarly journals Upscaling cassava processing machines and products in Liberia

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-26
Author(s):  
Wasiu Awoyale ◽  
Medinat Oluwatoyin Adetunji ◽  
Michael Edet ◽  
Thierno Diallo ◽  
Peter Kolawole ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Value Added ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Cassava Flour ◽  
The Status ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Unemployed Youth ◽  
Farming Households ◽  
Value Added Products

Cassava is produced by more than 80% of farming households and is an important contributor to gross domestic product (GDP) in Liberia. It is therefore important to assess the status of cassava processing into food and other products. A total of one hundred and sixty (160) well-structured questionnaires were used for the collection of information from eight counties, with twenty respondents from each county. It was found out that all the counties lack adequate modern cassava processing machines, with almost all cassava processing operations being done with rudimentary equipment. Gari and wet fufu are common products in Liberian markets, with no high-quality cassava flour (HQCF) or derivatives. Consequently, user and gender friendly processing machines were installed in six established modern cassava processing centres, and new cassava products, such as fufu powder, tapioca, and HQCF with its value-added products (10% bread and pastries), were introduced. This upscaling will enhance the cassava value chain in Liberia with improvement in livelihoods, especially for vulnerable women and unemployed youth.

Managing Learning throughout CKM Change

2011 ◽  
pp. 334-355
Author(s):  
Minwir Al-Shammari
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Value Added Products

The previous chapter focuses on creating value-added products and/or services to customers..As the management of a CKM change is a journey, not a destination, this chapter is concerned with learning and adapting throughout the life of CKM change. It focuses on the accumulated knowledge and experience in implementing CKM, wherein end product learning is back channeled into the early planning stages of CKM. The aim of this CKM value chain phase is to sustain CKM performance.

Study on the Resource Comprehensive Utilization of Mine Solid Waste

2012 ◽  
Vol 599 ◽  
pp. 586-591
Author(s):  
Yin Liu ◽  
Jun Tao Chen ◽  
Shu Yang Yao ◽  
Cheng Xiang Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Solid Waste ◽  
Energy Recovery ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Market Competition ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Environment Protection ◽  
Comprehensive Utilization ◽  
Potential Resource ◽  
Value Added Products

Mine solid waste is the great potential resource, but unreasonable resource development leads to the loss of solid waste and then does harm to environment. There are many ways of environmental management and comprehensive utilization of mine solid waste; recover useful elements, produce building materials, secondary energy recovery, fill the mine pit and collapse pit, paving, etc. However, many problems exist such as backward technology, lack of market competition due to low value-added products, government support which remains to be strengthened, less awareness of reasonable development of resources and effective environment protection, backward laws and regulations. Based on these problems, some relevant proposes were put forward.

scholarly journals Global Value Chain Participation and Current Account Balances in Landlocked African Countries

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Kenfack Geraud Francis ◽  
Ningaye Paul ◽  
Kuipou Toukam Christophe
Keyword(s):  
Current Account ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Trade Openness ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Current Account Balance ◽  
Global Value Chain ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Development Indicator

The objective of this paper is to find out the direction of Global Value Chain Participation (GVCP) that contribute more to the Current Account Balance (CAB) in landlocked African countries from 2000 to 2018. Our specification follows the IMF's External Balance Assessment (EBA) model. The Feasible Generalized Least Square (FGLS) econometric technique is applied on data from three sources: (1) UNCTAD-EORA database for forward and backward participation indicators, (2) World Development Indicator (WDI) data set, for current account balance, foreign direct investment (FDI), population and trade openness and (3) Penn World Tables (PWT) for exchange rates. Results highlight a positive and significant contribution of forward GVCP on CAB in landlocked African countries. The study recommends that landlocked African countries should be active providers of value-added intermediary inputs to other Global Value Chain actors.

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