1. Name the organisation and identify the sector of the Australian food industry to which it belongs.
Piazza Doro was introduced in 1988 and is part of a multinational company called Jacob Dowe Egbert’s. Piazza Doro produces high quality coffee known for its taste and sustainable environmental practises. The sectors of the agricultural food chain that Piazza Doro is involved in include all four, Agriculture and Fisheries, Food Processing and Manufacturing, Food Service and Catering and Food Retail.
2. Describe the level of operation and mechanisation.
The level of operation and mechanisation present in the processing and manufacturing of coffee consists of high tech gadgets that are operated …show more content…
Discuss the type of research and development that is undertaken within/by the organisation.
The type of research and development undertaken within/by the organisation include the cafitese coffee which was developed to, provide efficient and fast service. It consists of a liquid concentrate of coffee which, is placed into the caffitese machine. This brews in the machine pouring straight into a cup at the touch of a button. The caffitese machines contain milk and the coffee concentrate to provide a great tasting coffee without the hassle. They can be seen locations such as service stations and large businesses.
A research and development that has occurred recently include the development of two new coffees with one being certified organic. This means the company has to be completely stripped down and cleaned prior to production and regularly inspected to maintain the certification of organic coffee. The other new product is a single origin coffee which, is changed every six months. These products are called ‘org’ for organic and ‘two seasons’ due to the changing …show more content…
They provides training for those who would like to get a Barista certificate and sustainably farm their coffee blends. While respecting farmers around the globe and supporting them. They allow workers and their families to have access to health care, decent housing. Piazza undertakes safe & healthy working conditions and does not discriminate. Piazza also pays above the minimum wage and provides farmers with knowledge on the global coffee market. They train individuals in order to increase productivity and bean quality and provide record keeping and knowledge of farming costs. Piazza follows hygiene rules and practises as well as providing proper training for workers new to the industry. These factors contribute to the impact of Piazza Doro on society. By providing a website with contact information as well as brochures and knowledge of their products, this skyrockets the convenience for consumers. Another aspect of Piazza on providing convenience for consumers can include the delivery and wholesaling of their products which, not only include coffee but also mugs, coffee machines, hot chocolate powder and furniture for businesses such as