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There’s been a lot of buzz in the blogosphere and on social media about bone broth for the past several years. It seems that something our great grandparents used to do all the time, make and consume bone broth, became in vogue again. Perhaps this is due to the popularity of the Weston A. Price diet or the Nourishing Traditions cookbook. Regardless of why, there is good reason why so many tout the benefits of bone broth these days. If you haven’t tried making your own yet, grab some leftover chicken bones and a pot and get to work. Your taste buds, wallet and your health will thank you.
Bone Broth is Healing
Bone broth has a lot of health benefits. There’s a reason grandma would put on a pot of homemade chicken soup when someone got sick. There is a reason that broth is a staple in virtually all ancestral diets. Bone broth is full of amino acids and minerals including magnesium and calcium. The fat content in the broth helps our bodies absorb the various minerals. It’s also full of collagen and gelatin which are good for your skin, hair and joints. It can help with leaky gut syndrome and with related food intolerances and allergies. Add to that the immunity boosting properties of a good cup of broth and it’s no wonder this has been praised for centuries.
Bone Broth is Delicious
Forget all the nutrition and benefits to your immune system, joints, bones, and skin. Homemade broth or stock also tastes really good. Bone broth in particular has a deep rich flavor that you just won’t get out of a carton of chicken stock, which actually isn’t real bone broth anyways.
Drink the broth on its own, or use it as the base for soups, stews and sauces. You can use bone broth in any recipe that calls for broth or stock. Or try simmering your rice or vegetables in the broth for added flavor and nutrition.
Bone Broth is Frugal
Bone broth is made from the bones you’d toss in the trash otherwise and water. And not just bones either, many use the skin, feet, tendons and ligaments that you usually won’t eat directly. All those leftover “parts” can be used. It doesn’t get a lot more frugal than that! For no more than the cost of a little power to boil the bones, you have something that’s just as tasty as or better than high-end stock you buy at the store and it is a million times healthier to boot. We all want healthy foods at low prices right??
If you’re buying quality chicken, turkey or beef, you can make the most of every dollar you spend by utilizing every little bit including the bones. Then take it even further by making soups and stews with the broth. It’s a great way to make even little bits of meat and veggies go a long way.
Once you begin to make your own bone broth and you see how easy and cost effective it is, you will be hooked. And once you begin to experience all the health benefits and perks you will wonder why you waited so long. Enjoy!
It seems unfathomable that any group, company, corporation or government would take the stance that we don’t have the right to know something as personal and as basic as where our food comes from and the method by which it came to us. Yet in today’s marketplace this is actually a fight we moms have had to take on. It has become a struggle for consumers to be able to ascertain if their food has been genetically modified. Most of the world requires GMO labeling to give people the right to know what they buy. Since food is one of those basic needs we have as human beings there should be no mystery surrounding it. Transparency seems like a reasonable request right?
There are many who do not want GMO labeling and transparency. In fact we keep hearing about legislation that which will make it harder for consumers to get the transparent labeling they deserve.
The good news though is that consumers are getting savvy. They are demanding truth in labeling and transparency about ingredients and practices. This trend has gained more and more steam. The result is that brands have started to take notice and realize they need rethink their current practices.Smart companies are realing they don’t want to be on the wrong side of this issue.
One such company that deserves kudos for pioneering the way and for moving towards transparency when legislation is finding they don’t have to, is Dannon. It’s a move toward doing the right thing for the consumer. Dannon is moving some of their best selling brands toward non-GMO ingredients and going beyond that to develop a supply of non GMO feed for their cows. Dannon is the first national yogurt company to do that.
Not only are they moving towards non GMO products they are being transparent with their labeling. By the end of 2017, Dannon will clearly label its products that contain GMOs (genetically modified organisms).
Dannon moves toward non-GMO ingredients
To provide consumers a choice of more natural products, Dannon is pledging to evolve all products from three of their most popular brands – Dannon, Oikos and Danimals – toward the use of non-GMO. This is actually a rather large step in the right direction because these three flagship products represent approximately 50% of Dannon sales. They are taking half their business and changing it for the benefit of consumers right to know!
Because most feed used to feed dairy cows in the US is genetically modified today, they are working with feed suppliers and farm partners to start planting non GMO feed as soon as possible to fulfill future needs. Once these changes are implemented, the products from these three brand families will contain milk from cows fed only nonGMO feed. By the end of 2017 all products within the Dannon brand family will be made with nonGMO ingredients and they will have completed the full conversion of cow feed for these products.
This truly amazing when you consider that Dannon’s perspective on GMOs is that those currently approved are safe. Regardless of their stance though they know full well that there is a growing consumer preference and demand for non GMO ingredients in the US and they can leverage the strong relationships they have with their farmer partners to move faster to provide products that address this consumer demand. This is a big win for the company as they rise to a marketplace challenge to meet consumer demand and this is a big win for the consumer because our voices have been heard and a large company like Dannon is answering.
Dannons Leads the Way With Label Transparency
To further provide transparency about all their products, they have committed to declare the presence of GMO ingredients in their products, on their labels, by December 2017, independent of whatever actions are taken by the federal government. They will become the first of the leading national yogurt makers to embrace this practice.
They are also quite far along in implementing animal welfare practices at their farmer partners’ operations via the Validus Certification system. They are confident that by July 2016, more than 90% of their direct milk supply will come from farms that are Validus Certified.
Why This Development is So Important
As a consumer I want to know what is in my food and the food I feed my family. I want to know where it came from and how it was raised or grown. I want the decision to consume genetically modified foods to be MY choice and not that of government or a corporation who feels that choice should be theirs. Any company who decides to be bring the decision to me and be transparent when they don’t legally have to be…deserves my support. They are making the ethical choice in an ethically ambiguous marketplace.
This post is written in association with The Dannon Company, Inc. The opinions expressed in my post are my own. For more information on Dannon’s move toward sustainable agriculture, naturality and transparency, and nongmo ingredients visit www.dannonpledge.com and www.dannon.com/ingredients.
Came across this video with three recipes for green smoothies the other day. I adore green smoothies and I always want more recipes. The second of the three three recipes is going to be a new favorite. It is called Glowing Beauty because it is so hydrating and good for the skin. I think this makes the perfect light smoothie to hydrate us and our skin during the heat and stress of summer. All the recipes provide a delicious boost of minerals and vitamins that will make you feel amazing on the inside and look great on the outside. Yum! Enjoy.
I grew up eating tuna. My mom’s tuna and egg salad is now a comfort food for me and I feel like I am channeling her whenever I make it for my own kids. Of course back then we didn’t think much, or at all, about where the tuna in the cans came from. We didn’t think about overfishing and responsible fishery that did not result in the deaths of other marine animals, like dolphins. We did not think about mercury content or fish farms where the fish are given genetically modified feed. In many ways I envy my mom that she did not have to analyze and agonize over simple consumer decisions like which can of tuna to buy.
On the other hand though, I am happy that I can choose to educate myself about my consumer purchases and make better choices. I can make choices that will better protect my health and better protect the health of our planet…all by being selective about what I put in my shopping cart. It can actually feel empowering to know that you are voting for the world you want with your shopping dollars. You can choose to support sustainability. My mom’s generation was blissfully blind in many ways but we have more information at at our fingertips. We can take charge and make better decisions because we are armed with knowledge. That is pretty powerful.
These days when I want to purchase tuna I can make sure that it is from a brand that has ethics more in line with my own. With all the health concerns and planetary concerns surrounding seafood I admit it is not something that I purchase with as much frequency as my mom did, but the seafood (and tuna) I do buy, is purchased with more intentionality and care.
One of those better brand is Wild Selections® Solid White Albacore Tuna. It is on my approved list because they want to ensure a fish-full future like I do. They seem to be one of the few brands that sees this as good business, which is amazing to me. Wild Selections gives back to the oceans by donating 13 cents from every can sold—a total of $1 million by 2018—to World Wildlife Fund marine conservation and fishery improvement projects. They are the only full line of Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified sustainable seafood. The blue MSC eco-label tells you the fish in your can comes from well managed fisheries and healthy fish stocks. And this is pretty nifty… their sustainably sourced fish is 100% traceable; visit WildSelections.com to learn where the fish in your can was caught.
I love the infographic below that outlines why choices such as this are so important in the grand scheme of things. I enjoy seafood and want to enjoy it for years to come. I am sure future generations also want seafood to be available. That requires making better decisions NOW. 25% of the world’s fish stocks are exploited and depleted. 50% of fisheries at at their sustainable limit. Yet Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) fisheries are seeing an average of 46% increase over ten years when it comes to fish abundance. Their efforts are making a difference.
And of course the tuna is premium quality, tasty, and Non-GMO Project verified for moms who are trying to avoid GMO ingredients and GMO fed meat products. My mom’s tuna egg salad has been on the menu a couple times in recent weeks, much to everyone’s delight. And when I am in the mood for bread nothing beats a tuna sandwich with mayo and tomato. Simple, easy, delicious, and it screams summertime. I love eating it straight out of the can too. But I digress, if you want to find a store near you that carries this line visit the store locator. I have used it myself so that I avoid making pointless trips.
If you enjoy eating tuna then I suggest Wild Selections as a more sustainable choice. Enjoy!
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As various diets come and go in modern society, there a few strategies that tend to remain popular. You may have heard of vegan or vegetarian diets, for example. Friends and family might refrain from eating meat altogether for health or principle reasons. There’s an alternative to these diets, however, in the form of a plant-based approach. You don’t have to give up meat entirely, but simply reduce its volume on your plate. I am mostly paleo myself but that does not mean I don’t enjoy meatless meals. In fact I know there are numerous benefits to plant foods so I want as much of them as possible. Consider some of the benefits associated with adding more plant-based foods to the diet as you focus on your health and well-being.
Fending Off High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure affects millions of people, and many of them don’t realize that they have this ailment. Extra pressure on the blood vessels makes you vulnerable to a host of issues, including stroke and heart attacks. Saturated fats often get the blame for this but new science shows this is simply not true. I am far more inclined to believe newer research that inflammation caused by carb centric diets is to blame. So what do you do? Eat more plant-based foods instead the typical bread and pasta, then you can fend off high blood pressure. Extra fruits and vegetables in your diet could mean that you’re indirectly lowering your intake of the bad fats and the carbs. Don’t rely on prescribed medicine for this ailment, better control can be had by eating lean meats and increasing your plant intake.
Keeping You Lean
Fad diets have been around for decades because food temptations and reduced activity levels contribute to obesity across the nation. Choosing a plant-based diet means that you’re automatically cutting calories on any given day. You can eat a whole bunch of pasta but how much cantaloupe or cauliflower can you eat? Not as much! Cutting just 500 calories each day from your meals means that you can lose around one pound every week. The simplest way to achieve this calorie cut is reducing the meat size and the carb load on your plate while piling on more vegetables. As a result, you’ll actually be consuming more food by volume with fewer calories. When you’re slim, your entire body benefits from the reduced weight. Your bones and muscles don’t have to overcompensate for the added fat tissues. Over time, excess weight causes chronic pains and possible disease.
Diabetes is another chronic disease that can often be avoided with a healthy diet. If your family has a history of diabetes, a plant-based diet is a smart strategy to implement. As you cut carbohydrates down to the bare minimum on your plate, fewer sugars can affect your blood-sugar levels. Ideally, add more vegetables to your diet compared to fruits when you’re concerned about diabetic issues. Although fruits are healthy for you, their natural sugars can negatively affect a diabetic condition in high volume. Eat some fruits, and concentrate your diet efforts on more vegetables and lean protein.
Regulating Your Digestive Health
A positive side effect to a plant-based diet is enhanced digestive health. If you have a sensitive stomach or colon, or you have no gall bladder, you might suffer from diarrhea or constipation on a high-fat diet. As you switch to more plant foods, you’ll notice benefits to your daily restroom trips. You should have a more regular digestive system when plant-based foods are running through your stomach and intestines. Plants have fiber, which is a natural substance that cleans out your digestive system. As humans evolved, plants were a main source of food so it makes sense that your digestive system would positively respond to this type of nourishment.
Helping the Environment
This argument is a tough one. When you eat fewer animal products, there’s less need for them to be on the market. As more people turn to a plant-based diet, fewer cows, pigs and chickens will be needed at local farms. The resulting benefit to your new diet is a healthier environment. Of course this does not take into account the healthier way of raising and eating meat…small local farms, grassfed beef, free range chicken, etc. We need to support these farmers with our consumer dollars and spend less money on animal products from factory farms. Although one person’s diet change offers a minimal effect on the world, millions of collective people trying a plant-based diet and switching to more sustainable and ethical meat, can really make a difference.
Some grocery products are difficult to categorize as plant-based because of complex ingredients listed on the label. Alternative food manufacturers try to use only plant-based items in their products. I love their mayo and always buy it rather than egg based ones. Take your time during each grocery trip, and read over these various labels. Try to purchase items that are as natural as possible. Incorporating more of a plant-based diet can be simple when you’re aware of the ingredients in each recipe.


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After the discovery of the advantages of Acai Berry, the super berry hasn’t only been used to improve the immune system and booster your general wellness. It has additionally been used in colon detoxing and weight loss.
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1 PRACTICAL EXAMPLE OF A BUSINESS PLAN for the startup company Healthy meal, Ltd. Each of the human food ingredients impacts his body and in some way changes it. Regardless of whether a human is healthy, ill, or recovering, his life depends on these changes. -Hippocrates Maribor, 2012
2 1. SUMMARY A healthy lifestyle, including products and services for customers, has become increasingly over the last decade. More and more governmental and non-governmental organizations are promoting a healthy lifestyle as people's individual decision for health, yet doctors continue to warn us that we have to protect ourselves from diseases. Modern science confirms that eating a balanced diet can do a lot to promote long-term health. Because of end-users growing demand for fast food and the fact that an increasing percentage feel the need to eat healthy, we believe that our products will be well received among consumers and that they will buy them. We confirm this belief with research demonstrating that most respondents (74%) are aware that healthy food impacts their quality of life. The company Healthy meal, Ltd. focuses on the wider food industry, with a segment catering to the healthy food market and, within this, a segment catering to the healthy fast food market, developing meals that are easily accessible (quick purchase), delicious, and not harmful to health. In fact, the foods provide nutrients that help prevent and respond to different types of diseases. Healthy meal, Ltd. s competitors all focus on meeting the same primary needs within the shortest possible time; these companies include suppliers of fast food, finished and semi-finished thermal treatment products (frozen, preserved, and other packaged products), and finished non-thermal treatment products (sandwiches, salads, snacks, etc.) The idea for starting the company Healthy meal, Ltd. was formed in The company was founded and registered in Maribor in December 2009 as a limited liability company. The company has not started selling products yet. Initially the company will sell products over the internet (www.healthymeal.com) to be delivered to the customer as well as from a company newsstand in Europark. We will deliver products to large and medium enterprises across Slovenia, but only in central Slovenia and Štajerska to small enterprises. Over the long term, the company will expand its sales volume through the use of food machines in major educational centers and other institutions with a high frequency of visitors. We will also develop a web portal associated with a healthy lifestyle and healthy food. The web page will also market advertising space. The company will produce and sell the following products: Cold salad-based meals that provide balanced nutrition Cold sandwich-based meals that provide balanced nutrition. It is important that meals in both groups be tasty. Over the long term, we will expand our range of products to offer new salads and sandwiches as well as products such as a vitamin drink made from fresh fruit and vegetables. Products will be also conveniently packaged ("take away ready"). According to data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, in large companies (with 292,813 employees total and an average of 761 employees per company) and 2,212 semi large companies (with 216,745 employees and an average of 98 employees per company) were registered in Slovenia. Among those companies participating in our research, 1% of large companies and 4% of semi large companies chose our meal products. We expect that our company will achieve 10% of monthly sales (approximately 1,483 meals per day) in the first year. Furthermore, Europark has more than 500,000 monthly customers or approximately 16,667 customers daily. Given, that we can realistically
3 sell to at least 20% of the potential volume, we obtain a realistic assessment of our estimate of 1,026 meals per day. Based on our survey of Europark visitors, 32% indicated that they would buy salads and 68% would buy sandwiches. In addition, 57% said they would buy basic products while 43% would buy king-sized products. By the end of the first 12 months, Healthy meal, Ltd. will achieve a monthly sales volume of 60,441 meals (approximately 231,065). From the second to fifth year, we plan to achieve 30% annual revenue growth. In its first year of operations, the company will achieve 1.26 million incoming income; this will increase to 3.09 million in the second year, 3.75 million in the third, 4.51 million in the fourth, and 5.42 million in the fifth year. The director of the company will be Toni Podlesnik, who has many years of experience in the sale of food products. He will be primarily responsible for financial and legal management as well as the development of a partner network. The director of marketing will be Tanja Pintarič, who has extensive experience in the field of nutrition. She will work on organization, management, and marketing. She will work on new product development as well as oversee manufacturing and trade in Europark. Products will be manufactured in Maribor. We have arranged to use the space of the former restaurant Center on Prežihova Street, which already has all the necessary permits for food preparation. We are also renting storage facilities with cold storage on Juhartova Street in Ljubljana; this facility also already has all the necessary permits for food storage. The company itself does not require permits to operate. Permits for food preparation are linked to the space where food is prepared, which we have already borrowed together with the space. Thus, the company will focus on succeeding by committing its efforts to the effective protection of the company s intellectual property (trademark, packaging, label, image, etc.). Based on the projected cash flows, we may need additional sources of funding for the successful startup of the company. We estimate that, in the first five months, Healthy meal, Ltd. will generate negative cash flows from operating activities. During this time, the company will generate 10,341,827 in positive cash flow pre-tax income. Partners Toni Podlesnik and Tanja Pintarič will, as co-founders of the company, contribute 150,000 each of their own money. To purchase the packing machine, the company will take out a loan for 500,000. In the fourth month of operations, the company will rent a short-term liquidity facility at Nova KBM for 12 months for a total of 250,000.
4 2. DESCRIPTION OF BRANCH AND COMPANY 2.1 Branch activities Healthy meal, Ltd. s branch activity will center on the wider food industry, focusing on the healthy food segment particularly, healthy fast food. It will produce meals that are easily accessible (quick purchase), tasty, and not harmful to one s health; meals will also help prevent and respond to different types of diseases. Over the last decade, customers have become increasingly aware of the need to pursue a healthy lifestyle. More and more governmental and non-governmental organizations are promoting a healthy lifestyle as an individual decision for health, yet doctors continue to warn us that we have to protect ourselves from diseases. Health is not just the absence of disease but it is welfare, physical and psychological well-being, performance and good self-esteem. The definition of health in modern society is spreading to all areas of life, including lifestyle. Health is no longer a value, but becoming a commodity, a status symbol and good that you can buy (Dražigost Pokorn, MD). Modern science confirms that, with a balanced diet, we can do a lot to ensure long-term health. More than two thirds of the world s population dies from chronic non-communicable diseases. Poor nutrition plays an important role in these diseases. A healthy lifestyle, including balanced nutrition, can help prevent diseases such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, cancer, and diabetes. Because of these facts and consumers expected behaviors, we believe that Healthy meal, Ltd. has a great potential for growth. Healthy meal, Ltd s competitors all focus on meeting the same primary needs to satisfy customers within the shortest possible time. They supply fast food, finished and semi-finished thermal treatment products (frozen, preserved, and other packaged products), and finished non-thermal treatment products (sandwiches, salads, snacks, etc.) According to NACE classification of activities, our company falls in group C of manufacturing more precisely, C Manufacture of prepared meals and dishes. Seven companies are registered in this group. The market for prepared meals and dishes in Slovenia grew by % in 2007 with a value of 15,274,059. In 2008, the market grew 23.76%, reaching a value of 4,857,223 (source: This growth is illustrated in Picture 1.
5 Picture 1: Revenue growth of companies providing prepared meals and dishes Source: A positive trend is also evident in pubs and similar establishments, which are our main competitors. This group comprises 1,637 registered companies. In 2007, they experienced a market growth of 21.76% ( 25,540,451) while in 2008 it was 11.13% ( 15,902,100) (source: This growth is depicted in Picture 2. Thus, the last two years confirm the positive trend in the growth of the studied activities of prepared meals and snack bars and other establishments in Slovenia and supports the decision of firms to enter the market. Picture 2: Revenue growth of pubs and similar establishments Source:
6 2.2 Company The idea for starting the company Healthy meal, Ltd. originated in The company was founded and registered in Maribor in December 2009 as a limited liability company. The company has not started selling products yet. Initially the company will sell products over the internet (www.healthymeal.com) to be delivered to the customer as well as from a company newsstand in Europark. We will deliver products to large and medium enterprises across Slovenia, but only in central Slovenia and Štajerska to small enterprises. Over the long term, the company will expand its sales volume through the use of food machines in major educational centers and other institutions with a high frequency of visitors. We will also develop a web portal associated with a healthy lifestyle and healthy food. The web page will also market advertising space. The company founders believe that there is an opportunity for quick healthy meals due to the following reasons: Healthy food helps maintain a youthful appearance, which is becoming a social value; Healthy eating contributes to maintaining and promoting health and helps prevent chronic diseases; Healthy food is crucial in planning the future health of offspring and progeny; Healthy food may also be tasty and available; Signs that indicate the food is healthy; Modern packaging method; Clear market opportunity and The innovative business model being used. Each of these points will be addressed in the following sections. Healthy food helps maintain a youthful appearance: Our health depends on feeding our cells, which is best seen on the skin and nails. Nourishing cream helps protect skin from outside, but not eliminate internal problems. Skin problems often occur due to a lack of nutrients. If cells are not too damaged, we do not feel this. If they are very damaged, irregularities and disturbances are highly visible. Sometimes just a small change in eating habits can improve the health of the skin. Since beauty and youthful appearance are becoming social values, we believe that more people will eat a balanced, healthy diet. Healthy eating contributes to maintaining and promoting health: The increase in noncommunicable chronic diseases, stress in the workplace, lack of time, and other consequences of our everyday rapid pace of life will force individuals to eat healthier food more regularly in order to reduce the negative effects of this fast-paced life on their health. The increasing awareness and promotion of healthy food will also contribute to this practice. The market must educate consumers that healthy food it is not expensive food, which will attract people to eat healthy fast food. Numerous studies have contributed to establishing a richer knowledge base of diseases and health, and human progress has enabled us to protect ourselves from many diseases. However, new issues continue to arise, such as allergies, chronic fatigue syndrome, cancer, bulimia, asthma, bronchitis, bowel syndrome pass, and depression. Modern science has concluded that the genetic impact on our health accounts for only 10% of our health on average; the remaining influences are our lifestyle, working conditions, thoughts,
7 environment, and food. If we eat a balanced diet, our cells will be properly fed and protected, which will enable them to restore themselves. This is the first condition for enabling our bodies to produce an effective immune system, which is important for preventing chronic diseases. Healthy food is crucial in planning the future health of offspring: Infertility is becoming a growing problem. In Slovenia, every sixth couple faces the problem of infertility. An unbalanced diet can lead to problems with the conception of new life and greatly reduce the fertility of both men and women due to the lack of nutrients. A wholesome balanced diet over a long period before conception provides a better chance for pregnancy. Healthy food can be both tasty and readily available: Many people think that healthy food is expensive, but this is not true. We can choose from among many affordable products. Many TV program show the ingredients needed to prepare a balanced meal that is not only affordable, but even cheap. Signs that indicate the food is healthy: Consumers can easily find healthy foods based on graphics incorporated into the packaging. In a conspicuous place on the product, a heart symbol is included along with the inscription that the food promotes good health. Manufacturers can gain permission to use this symbol from the Society for Cardiovascular Health Slovenia. The Commission at the Institute of Hygiene, Faculty of Medicine in Ljubljana, which consists of food experts, then determines whether the food is sufficient for the award logo. The commission normally decides based on the individual ingredients in foods, which have been tested in official laboratories, although it may require additional checks. Approved products can include the logos on the packaging. However, factory food processing, depleted soil, chemical additives, and other side effects of technological progress food are affecting nutrients in foods, and even diligent consumers have problems acquiring the vitamins and minerals necessary for the body. Therefore, we will look for suppliers of organic food (e.g., organic farms) and use technological advances in terms of preparation, storage, and transport of food to minimize the loss of nutrients. Much research has been done in this area, and we will use these new skills in our production process services. Modern packaging method: We will use intelligent packaging methods (which include indicator on package material) to control the quality of packaged food. The time temperature indicators (TTI) are included as colored dots on the packaging; by changing colors, they alert customers that the food s shelf life has elapsed or that the temperature has changed. Additional indicators show changes in packaging atmosphere. Clear market opportunity: Consumers will increasingly try to maintain their youthful appearance and mental and physical well-being as they are able to prevent chronic diseases. Modern lifestyles do not allow us to prepare balanced meals alone as this requires time and ideas. Based on a survey of eating habits of students and the economically active population, we suggest that only a small part of them eat healthy meals. Only 79% of interviewees have three or four daily meals, less than half eat fruit and vegetables every day, only 14% eat fish several times a week, a quarter eat fried food, and one fifth eat extra salted food. Thus, we have the opportunity to offer healthy meals at acceptable prices on the market.
8 Innovative business model: The companys branch activity focuses on the preparation and sale of ready-made meals over the internet with personal delivery (to the customer) as well as their own newsstand sale in Europark. Over the long term, the company will expand its sales with food machines in major educational centers and similar institutions with a high frequency of visitors. A web page offering online advice about eating a balanced diet and preventing chronic diseases will provide recipes, diets, and menu ideas for all week and will serve as a support service for the target group. Products and services are for all people who do not have enough time to cook or prefer to do other things but still want to eat healthy meals. 2.3 Products and services The company will produce and sale: Cold salad-based meals providing balanced nutrition and Cold sandwich-based meals providing balanced nutrition. Both groups must offer tasty meals. We will also develop a web portal promoting a healthy lifestyle and healthy food. Over the long term, we will expand our range of products to include new salads and sandwiches as well as a vitamin drink made from fresh fruit and vegetables. Products will be also conveniently packaged ("take away ready"). Cold salad-based meals These cold meals contain salads and will be made from fruit and vegetables and whole wheat breads. Salads will come in two sizes: basic and king. Ingredients will be the same, but the king size will be 50% bigger. The price of a basic salad will be 4, excluding VAT, while a king salad will be 5.60, excluding VAT. Every package will include grandmother s advice, associated with the product, such as Oatmeal bread is rich in soluble fiber and minerals. The fiber betaglucan lowers cholesterol and blood sugar! A card will be included in packages detailing the key ingredients and their importance for the body. This will have educational value for consumers. Initially we will offer 8 kinds of salads (6 vegetable and 2 fruit salads). According to feedback and market demands we will subsequently expand our offerings. Product Ingredients Grandma's advice Card Asparagus heads and "Asparagus contains stems, salt, olive oil, much folic acid, which is lemon juice, goat very important for cheese. pregnancy." Salad with asparagus and goat cheese Mixed gourmet salad Buckwheat porridge with tuna salad Lettuce, red chicory, onion, radishes, red and white cabbage, carrots, peppers, beans, tomatoes, and garlic. For dressing: salt, vinegar, olive oil. Buckwheat groats, red pepper, zucchini, tomatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, parsley, "Green leafy vegetables are rich in folic acid, which promotes the formation of serotin the hormone of happiness." "Buckwheat is an alkaline food that helps reduce the body s acidity." Nutrients in asparagus: carotenoids (beta-carotene) and wide range of vitamins B, C, and E. Importance for the body: promotes metal binding and detoxification; controls the amount of water in the body; promotes functions of the liver, kidney, and bladder; alleviates problems associated with gout. Nutrients of a cabbage: flavonoids (red), glutathione, Se, Zn, Mn, folic acid, vitamin B 3, C, fiber. Importance for the body: promotes metal binding and detoxification; promotes functioning of the thyroid gland; strengthens the immune system; fights against constipation lowers blood pressure; enhances sexual power. Nutrients: rutin Importance for the body: helps with vein disease and varicose veins as well as bleeding from gums and nose; improves circulation; enhances sexual power; prevents rheumatic diseases and
9 Cauliflower on Chinese cabbage Nest of eggs on corn salad Mixed salad with asparagus Bedouin s salad Pineapple salad and tuna. For dressing: salt, vinegar, olive oil. Chinese cabbage, cauliflower, and onion. For dressing: salt, vinegar, olive oil. Egg and lettuce. For dressing: salt, lemon, olive oil. Asparagus, lettuce, Belgian chicory, onion, corn, carrots, leeks, peppers, beans, tomatoes, and garlic. For dressing: salt, vinegar, olive oil. Millet, apples, dates, oil Pineapple, cottage cheese, mint, apple, almond flakes "Cauliflower contains choline, which is most important to avoid forgetting." "When consumed twice a week with corn oil, this meal can reduce the inflammation of mucous membranes." "When we eat asparagus, drink only white wine or some other drink. Red wine destroys the vitamin B1 in asparagus." "Dates are an excellent brain stimulant. "Freshly squeezed pineapple juice is used for febrile disease and disease problems in sea life. In the Caribbean, they use pineapple as an aphrodisiac." arthritis; strengthens the immune system. Nutrients in cauliflower: minerals Fe, Mn, Mg, Ca, K, S, Cr, Mb, J, vitamins C and E, carotenoids, flavonoids, folic acid, glucosinolates, vitamin B. Importance for the body: minerals enhance metabolism. Due to the large amounts of iodine, this meal is not recommended for people with increased thyroid function. Nutrients in lettuce: iron, vitamin C, beta carotene, magnesium. Importance for the body: strengthens the heart and prevents heart damage; improves metabolism; increases resistance to stress; enhances sport and vitality as well as the ability to concentrate; promotes the formation of blood. Nutrients in asparagus: provitamin A, vitamin B, folic acid, potassium, zinc, fiber. Importance for the body: helps poor eyesight; strengthens mucosa as well as the nervous system; rejuvenates cells; improves memory; strengthens the immune system; prevents inflammation; increase sexual desire; prevents constipation. Nutrients: carbohydrates, soluble sugars, all vitamins except vitamin E and biotin, calcium, copper, iron. Importance for the body: Nutrients in pineapple: proteolitini enzyme bromelanin, biotin, Fe, Zn, Cu, vitamin C. Importance for the body: stops the degradation of proteins and provides pancreatic relief. Cold sandwich-based meals Sandwiches will be made from vegetables, meat, and seafood ingredients with additives. Sandwiches will come in two sizes: basic and king. The ingredients will be the same, but king sandwiches will be 50% bigger. The price of basic sandwiches will be 2.90, excluding VAT, while the price of king sandwiches will be 4.10, excluding VAT. Every package will include grandmother s advice, associated with the product. The fiber betaglucan lowers cholesterol and blood sugar! A card will be included in packages detailing the key ingredients and their importance for the body. This will have educational value for consumers. Initially we will offer 3 groups of sandwiches: sandwiches with meat; sandwiches with seafood; and mixed sandwiches. Within each group of sandwiches we will prepare 3 kinds of sandwiches. According to feedback and market demands, we will expand our offerings. Product Ingredients Grandma's advice Card Sandwiches with meat Turkey sandwich with mozzarella Sandwich with cooked French/whole wheat bread French/whole wheat bread "Iron in turkey meat is more important than iron from herbs." "Ham is rich in vitamins and minerals Nutrients in turkey meat: niacin, vitamin B 6, selenium, zinc, iron. Importance for the body: protects cardiovascular functions; prevents certain forms of cancer; increases resistance to organisms. Nutrients in ham: niacin, vitamin B, selenium, zinc, iron. Importance for the body: protects cardiovascular functions;
10 ham and vegetables Sandwich with dry salami and spinach French/whole wheat bread and does not contain fat." "Eating spinach with a little oil allows us to digest it more slowly and enhance the absorption of active ingredients." prevents certain forms of cancer; increases resistance to organisms. Nutrients in spinach: vitamins B, vitamins C and E, calcium, copper, iron, potassium, fiber. Importance for the body: protects the body s mucose membranes; accelerates the metabolism of carbohydrates; soothes nerves and strengthens the brain; promotes beautiful skin, hair, and nails; helps the heart and muscles. Product Ingredients Grandma's advice Card Sandwiches with fish Sandwich with trout fillet Sandwich with crab Gourmet salmon sandwich French/whole wheat bread, trout fillet, sour cream, horseradish, salt, pepper, parsley French/whole wheat bread, tuna French/whole wheat bread "Children have to eat fish as it benefits intelligence." "Crab is a rich source of zinc and therefore important for health." "Salmon provides high levels of omega- 3 fatty acids, making it an important part of healthy eating." Nutrients in trout: omega-3 fatty acids. Importance for the body: protects cardiovascular functions; prevents certain forms of cancer; controls blood pressure; alleviates autoimmune diseases. Nutrients in trout: omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B, selenium, vitamin D, potassium, proteins. Importance for the body: protects cardiovascular functions; prevents certain forms of cancer; increases the resistance to organisms. Nutrients in trout: omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B, selenium, vitamin D, potassium, proteins. Importance for the body: protects cardiovascular functions; prevents certain forms of cancer; increases the resistance to organisms. Product Ingredients Grandma's advice Card Mixed sandwiches Sandwich with avocado and prawns Sandwich with cottage cheese and asparagus Sandwich with boiled ham and vegetable tris French/whole wheat bread, shrimp tails, avocado, lemon juice, salt, white pepper, cayenne pepper, basil, parsley French/whole wheat bread, cottage cheese, asparagus, salt, pepper mixture, chives French/whole wheat bread, ham, basil, spinach, carrots, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper "Those who regularly eat avocadoes or use them for masks care for their skin." "One meal of asparagus covers the daily needs for vitamin E. "Eating spinach with a little oil allows us to digest it more slowly and enhance the absorption of active ingredients." Nutrients in avocado: manuheptoloza (special kind of sugar or carbohydrate), proteins, all vitamins especially B6, lecithin and copper. Importance for the body: promotes weight loss; refreshes the mind; enhances concentration and alertness; relieves menstrual problems; promotes the formation of red blood cells; provides a source of protein for lactating mothers. Nutrients in asparagus: provitamin A, vitamin B, folic acid, potassium, zinc, fiber. Importance for the body: improves poor eyesight; strengthens the mucous membranes in the body; rejuvenates cells; improves memory; strengthens the immune system; prevents infection; increases sexual desire. Nutrients in spinach: vitamins B, vitamins C and E, calcium, copper, iron, potassium, fiber. Importance for the body: protects the body s mucose membranes; accelerates the metabolism of carbohydrates; soothes nerves and strengthens the brain; promotes beautiful skin, hair, and nails; helps the heart and muscles. Customers will be able to buy products online at Online information will include menu advice for the entire week (at least one meal a day will represent our product). We will
11 have two groups of menus: general menus and menus recommended for the prevention of the typical diseases (e.g., cardiovascular issues, problems with intestines, diabetes, hormonal problems). We will also post recipes and directions for preparing dishes from the menus. Users can actively participate on the website and ask experts about food. Certain general content will be available to all users while other content will only be available with an activation code, which the customer will get from a purchased product (good for 14 days from the date of activation). The web page will also try to market advertising space to companies producing and selling eco products (food, drink, cosmetics and other eco products companies must have an eco certificate). Company's competitive advantages Healthy meal, Ltd. will offer cold, readymade meals that will be both tasty and nutritionally balanced. The company will also offer online advice about healthy and balanced foods and weekly menus. Currently, such a supplier does not exist on the market. Thus, the company has four main competitive advantages: easy accessibility, high quality of products, comprehensive services, and meeting the needs of consumers.
12 3. MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS We conducted a survey on a sample of 1,500 companies, 800 companies in Ljubljana and 700 companies in Maribor. Ljubljana and Maribor are our key target markets. We also prepared questionnaires for end-user customers. We interviewed 1,000 potential clients who are regular visitors of Europark (more than three times a week). We administered the survey in Europark. 3.1 Customers (buyers) Healthy meal, Ltd. focuses on the preparation and sale of cold finished meals in order to meet the need for fast, healthy, and balanced food. Meals are for all individuals (i.e., end-users) who do not have enough time or desire to prepare meals. Meals are packaged as either small meals (basic line) or bigger meals (king line). In the initial stage our customers will be end-users visiting the kiosk in Europark and companies that provide meals for employees (employees can order meals for larger groups as well). After expansion, kiosks and machines will be spread among final customers. We think that our products will be well received by customers, who will buy them because they like fast food, but want to eat more healthy foods. Indeed, research shows that most people (74%) realize that healthy food impacts quality of life. We believe that we can satisfy customers by providing a greater diversity of products and modern packaging that promotes the impression of product freshness. Customers will always believe that product is fresh. Initially, we will invest much of our resources in marketing to create our brand. We also think that companies will be interested in purchasing our product because they realize that motivated and healthy workers are good workers. All these will contribut to the success of our company. Employees will have much more time because they will not need to think about what and where to eat. Every day, they will be able to order food online for another day as a group or individually. Each company on the web site will have its own portfolio that includes individuals orders. With such list they will be able to regulate daily meals while employees remain at work and up to date with tasks. We assume that, in the initial phase, our customers will be companies buying larger volumes of products; thus, we will have lower costs associated with logistics. At the beginning, our company will have high costs of advertising and other promotion of products. Therefore, business success will depend on big buyers. In the case of good business in Europark, we will expand the branch to other shopping centers in Slovenia to increase the revenues from sales to endusers. At the beginning big customers will represent 70% of all company profits while the kiosk will represent 30% of all profits. Within 2 years after the start of business, we aim to create a more ratio. At the beginning we want to cover at least 10% of the Slovenian market. We realize that fast food is currently not as popular in Slovenia. People do not buy such food. Thus, we need much more time to encourage them to buy products.
13 3.2 Market size and marketing The fast food market is growing rapidly in Slovenia and the world. The same is true of the population segment looking for balanced food. More and more providers are offering healthy food in a variety of combinations. The fast food industry is growing mainly because of the rapid rhythm of life and the lack of time. Meanwhile, the demand for healthy food is growing because consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the positive effects of such food as well as the adverse effects of unhealthy fast food. According to data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, in large companies (with 292,813 employees total and an average of 761 employees per company) and 2,212 semi large companies (with 216,745 employees and an average of 98 employees per company) were registered in Slovenia. Among those companies participating in our research, 1% of large companies and 4% of semi large companies chose our meal products. If we generalize these results, we can expect to sell our products to 4 larger and 84 semi larger companies. Given the average number of employees and that they get one meal, we could sell approximately 11,276 meals per day. The results also indicate that we could sell our products to 355 small companies (average of 10 employees) in Maribor and Ljubljana, accounting for about 3,555 additional meals per day. In total, we could sell 14,831 meals per day. During the first year, we expect to achieve 10% of monthly sales, which means approximately 1,483 meals per day. In addition, Europark has more than 500,000 monthly customers or approximately 16,667 daily customers. According to results of our survey, we concluded that 20% of our customers will buy products once a week, 25% will buy twice a week, 15% will buy three times a week, and 20% will buy five times a week. Meanwhile, 20% of Europark visitors will not buy our products. Thus, based on our calculations (16.697*0.2*1 = 3.339; *0.25*2 = 8.346; *0.15*3 = 7.513; *0.20*5 = ) we would have a total of 35,895 potential customers per week or 5,128 per day. We can realistically sell 20% of the potential volume, resulting in a realistic assessment of our estimate of 1,026 meals per day. We also asked respondents who indicated that they would buy our products which size of product they would buy (basic or king). According to the data, 32% would buy salads and 68% would buy sandwiches, while 57% would buy basic products and 43% would buy king products. Table: The volume of daily sales of individual products Type of product Companies Europark Total daily Total estimated daily sale Salads (32%) "basic salads" (57%) "king salads" (43%) Sandwiches (68%) "basic sandwiches" (57%) "king sandwiches" (43%)
14 Table: Evaluation of monthly sales volume of individual products Type of product Companies Europark Total daily Total estimated monthly sale Salads (32%) "basic salads" (57%) "king salads" (43%) Sandwiches (68%) "basic sandwiches" (57%) "king sandwiches" (43%) * In companies we considered 20 working days. In Europark we considered 30 working days. Table: Evaluation of monthly sales volume of individual products Type of product Assessment of monthly sales volume selling price in EUR without VAT Total monthly in EUR "basic salads" , "king salads" , "basic sandwiches" , "king sandwiches" , TOTAL MONTHLY SALEs VOLUME Within 12 months, Healthy meal, Ltd. expects to achieve sales volume of 60,441 meals (approximately 231,065 in income) per month. From the second year to the end of the fifth year, we aim to achieve 30% of annual revenue growth. In regards to advertising space and the website, for the first year of production we do not plan to receive any income. By the second year, we plan to have at least 4 advertisers monthly (valued at 2,000 monthly). This income will increase to 6,000, 8,000, and 10,000 monthly in the third, fourth, and fifth years, respectively. Thus, the company plans to generate 1.26 million in profits in the first year of operation, 3.09 million the second year, 3.75 million the third year, 4.51 million the fourth year, and 5.42 million the fifth year. Market research shows encouraging results. The company has already received a supply of products from a few large and medium-sized enterprises, despite the minimal communication campaign (supplies were sent to the companies). Earlier arrangements with suppliers have been already carried out, and we already have catering space for the preparation of food and proper storage in Maribor, appropriate storage space for finished products in Ljubljana, and the transportation means as well as all the necessary permits to operate. Management has done a survey of the industry, product, and market and is confident that the company will be developed in accordance with the plan.
15 3.3 Competition Competition in the ready-made healthy meals (healthy fast food) sector is only indirect because no provides exists in the market yet. Thus, competitors are all companies that meet the same primary needs (i.e., the needs for healthy fast food ), which includes many competitors: suppliers of fast food, finished and semi-finished thermal treatment products (frozen, preserved, and other packaged products), and finished non-thermal treatment products (sandwiches, salads, snacks, etc.). According to NACE classification, indirect competition is divided into two groups: prepared foods/meals and snack bars. Our innovation and competitive advantage will be our method of delivering food, where employees are involved daily in the online selection of their meals. By expanding the supply, it will also expand the variety of choice. The main advantage is that the meal will be always healthy and nutritionally balanced. Table: Competitors in the market of prepared meals MARKET OF PREPARED MEALS IN 2008 Company Profit in EUR Growth Percent % 1 Gibko d.o.o. 57, Fine Culinar d.o.o. 598, MDM, d.o.o., Portorož 204, Proconi d.o.o. 5,381, Picture: Comparison of companies in the segment of prepared meals based on revenues The segment of snack bars and similar establishments includes 1,649 registered companies, such as suppliers like McDonald's, kiosks with hamburgers, kebabs, pies (meat rolls), etc., as well as restaurants. The number of such companies is growing each year, indicating the need for fast food (or the fact that people do not prepare food at home) among Slovenian consumers. The main player in this segment of the market is McDonald's.
16 Table: Competitor McDonald's. Market of prepared meals in 2008 Company Profit in EUR Growth Percent % 1 McDonald's Slovenia 20,736, The following graph shows McDonald's revenue growth. We can see that revenues are rising sharply, indicating that people like to eat fast food. Picture: McDonald's revenues Constantly monitoring the market is crucial for the company s long-term survival. Research on new knowledge on balanced diets, new technologies, new business models, and products and services of leading companies in the domestic and world market as well as the monitoring of sales of existing products and services, will be an ongoing process. These data will be the basis for business decisions about the offered products, services, and prices. We will focus much attention on the competition. We will also work with leading experts in the field of balanced nutrition.
17 4. MARKETING STRATEGY 4.1 Marketing strategy of market entry and growth We decided to enter the market based on the vision that our product addressed consumer needs. We developed the business idea because we saw that a growing number of Slovenes recognize the importance of healthy lifestyles and balanced eating as well as their implications for the health. Our vision is: To become a leader in the Slovenian market, which offers customers fast prepared but high quality and very healthy meals that will help them maintain their health and welfare without depriving them of their leisure time. The company will sell products and services on the Slovenian market. The primary target customers will be individuals who do not have time or the desire to prepare a healthy balanced meal, but prefer to eat such food. Our main goal is to educate consumers about balanced nutrition. Thus, we will cater to a wider range of consumers. The second target group is companies that realize that healthy employees over the long-term also benefit the employer. Therefore, these companies will provide employees with appropriate meals. The third target group is companies and individuals that offer different kinds of products with organic certification (in addition to food, this will include products and services that are environmentally friendly). The company plans to start selling its products in early The most important selling medium will be via the internet and personal selling. Initially, customers will be able to buy products in the shop at Europark. In the future, we will expand throughout Slovenia. The company will focus on the target groups in April 2010 via the selected media namely, the internet, direct mail, and personal sales. The first selling day we will in Maribor, in the morning for free distribution of a certain amount of the product. We will also advertise this campaign. Such advertising is the most appropriate for our target group because we will build brand image and awareness of our existence while presenting arguments why people choose our product and explaining the other benefits offered for businesses and individuals. Personal selling is important in the segment in which the buyer is a company because the seller can only talk about the additional arguments to convince the buyer to make a purchase. In marketing communication we will emphasize the quality of products and their positive impact on health. We will also highlight the greater benefit obtained by the price of the product. With this type of marketing communication method we will achieve the following: promote the Healthy meal brand and achieve a high position among consumers create a structure for direct marketing present the advantages of the consumption goods for companies (long-term benefits) present the advantages of the consumption goods for individuals (preserving and strengthening health and saving time) The most common method of achieving company growth is by increasing sales. As soon as the company has a sufficient number of customers, it will expand the depth and breadth of the range of its
18 products. We will try to increase sales through references from customers and companies that are satisfied with our products and their effects on employees. We are convinced that the best reference is a satisfied customer; therefore, we will invest extra efforts into customer satisfaction. We will measure customers satisfaction using questionnaires. When the number of sales and customers increase, we also plan to increase revenues from advertising on our website. 4.2 Setting selling prices We estimate that the identified prices of our products and services will be competitive prices in the market, but not lower than the average, which will allow us to be comparable to the cost premium. Products and services will be alternatives to competitive products and related to a higher level of quality that positively impacts individual health. Through a large volume of sales, marketing of additional services, and sales bonuses (portal: online advice, menus, recipes, etc.), the company will achieve higher added value than the competition. Buyers will not see us as another service of readymade meals, but as a vendor that offers products and services at a fair price. Company products will be marketed based on the following rates depending on the type and size of product: Products Price in EUR excluding VAT Basic salads 4.00 King salads 5.60 Basic sandwiches 2.90 King sandwiches 4.10 Services will be marketed based on the following rates, depending on the size and position of advertising space and the length of the lease contract: Advertising space Price in EUR excluding VAT/week Price in EUR excluding VAT/month Top classical advertising banner 468 x 60 pixels Medium advertising banner 675 x 170 pixels Classical advertising banner 468 x 60 pixels Mini banner 165 x 60 pixels Short advertisement to 250 characters Sales channels Initially the company will sell products through personal sales and direct mail. The target group can also buy products online. The website will be modern and technologically advanced. Such sales will be actuall for companies, for the second and any subsequent purchases (modification orders). Of course it will also be possible for the first purchase. We assume that such sales channels as a first purchase will be successful only when the company is able to expand its visibility and market position. For such sales, it is important that consumers trust the company, which we will achieve only through users positive experiences and references to other customers. For the consumer target group, we will sell the products in a store in Europark. Over the long term, we will expand into stores in other shopping centers throughout Slovenia as well as offer products for sale
19 through supermarket machines. If a company does not organize meals for its employees, consumers could also shop online and order food themselves. The minimum number of ordered meals will be 8 or less if the value totals 20. Initially, we will deliver food only in Maribor and Ljubljana. 4.4 Marketing communications We will use following marketing tools in the company: Advertising: The advertising strategy will be focused on building the brand and achieving a high position in the eyes of potential consumers. The advertising slogan will be: The decision for health is my decision! Therefore, I m eating products from Healthy meal. We will advertise in the media targeting the population 15 years old and older, who generally decide their own eating habits, as well as the target group of companies. Given the target group and type of medium we will also adjust advertising messages. Before signing any contracts, we will examine the range of contracts offered by the media, especially in regards to the properties of its readers/listeners/users that are critical for the selection of media, and adjust our advertising messages accordingly. In the first year of operation, we will invest considerable resources in marketing activities because it will be very important to position the brand when entering the market. We believe that, in the long term, the invested money will culminate in strong returns. Table: Advertising plan for 2010 Media Range Advertising prices in EUR without VAT Unit dimensions Number of advertisements Total expenditure excluding VAT Portal Žurnal 24 (banner) 330,000/day 500 week ,500 Portal 24ur.com (banner) 650,891/day 600 week , ,000/day 2,500 One piece ,000 /month Billboards 1,000 One piece ,000 Magazine Žurnal (free of 880,000/day 250 One piece ,000 charge) Magazine Moje zdravje 25,000/month 100 One piece 12 1,200 Magazine Yoj 16,000/month 150 One piece 12 1,800 Magazine Bella donna 18,000/month 200 One piece 12 2,400 Magazine Menshealth 12,000/month 90 One piece 12 1,080 Radio Center 47,000/day 2,613 leasing/month 6 15,680 Radio Hit 69,000/day 2,800 leasing/month 6 16,800 Total Notes: 1 The first month of entering the market we will advertise each week; thereafter, only one week of the month 2 First half year of entry 3 First month of entering the market (11 in Maribor and 19 in Ljubljana) Sales promotion: The second important marketing tool that we will use is sales promotion. The first week we enter the market we will share free samples of meals (basic line of sandwiches and salads), giving away 2,000 pieces every hour between 6:00 am and 9:00 am at the three main crossroads in Ljubljana and Maribor (for a total of six). The sales promotion will be complimented with a radio campaign on Radio Center, where the morning program will promote our products in conjunction with the bonus game Sašo reward listeners! The award will be the delivery of Healthy meal meals
20 throughout the month. This will attract listeners. Radios announcers will be also inform listeners about which intersections are giving away free meals. In the same week, we will share random products with visitors in Europark. We assume that we will distribute approximately 2,000 products and 194,000 free products (50% of the basic sandwiches 97,000x0.6 = 58,200 and 50% of basic salads 97,000x0.9 = 87,300, for a total of 145,500 in costs). Furthermore we will adjust the sales promotion according to the market s reaction. Table: Plan to promote sales of products Location Number of Total per day Total per week products per hour Maribor intersection ,000 1 Maribor intersection ,000 1 Maribor intersection ,000 1 Ljubljana intersection ,000 1 Ljubljana intersection ,000 1 Ljubljana intersection ,000 1 Europark ,000 2 Total 194,000 1 from Monday to Friday 2 from Monday to Sunday Public relations: We will also use a public relations marketing tool in connection with the events and actions that we will organize. In the second half of the business year in 2010, we will organize the first charity campaign, in which part of the proceeds from the sale of goods will be given to a charity that helps people in distress. Our primary goal will be to devote resources to organizations that care for the welfare of the sick and otherwise disadvantaged children. These activities will closely communicate with the wider public. Personal selling: Personal selling is a marketing tool that we will use when we sell products to companies. Sales representatives of the company will call those companies with responsible representatives by telephone to arrange a meeting at which the sales representative will try to convince the company to buy lunch from Healthy meal, Ltd. for their employees. We believe that it will be much easier to convince companies that have already organized meals for their employees and while more efforts will be required to convince those companies that pay compensation to employees for lunch and let employees organize it individually. Direct mail: Direct mail is a tool that can be used as a personal sales support by visiting the company at large and medium-sized enterprises as well as telephoning and setting up personal visits for small businesses. The monthly cost of direct mail is estimated to be 600, excluding VAT. Other: For other activities, such as visiting fairs, conferences, and other events, we will pay an annual maximum of 20,000 and will also plan it according to the given situation.


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Save Your Skin: How to Prevent and Treat Sunburns
Imagine this: it's a beautiful, warm, summer day. The sun is shining, and you are relaxing in your lounge chair, determined to take advantage of that fantastic glow. You decide to spend some time working on your tan, only to feel your skin getting hotter and increasingly red by the minute. You touch your skin and, ouch! It's swollen, irritated, and sore.
You now have the classic beginning of a sunburn.
So, what actually is a sunburn and how do you get one?
Well, when your skin is exposed to the sun for a certain period of time, it becomes red, tender, irritated, and eventually, it burns.
How soon a sunburn begins varies on your skin type, the strength of the sun, and how long you have been exposed to the sun's rays.
The symptoms of a sunburn include:
1. Skin redness
2. Soreness or tenderness when you touch your skin
5. And in more severe cases, flu-like symptoms, such as: fever (or a feverish feeling accompanied by chills), nausea, headache, and lethargy.
As your body works hard to detoxify itself of sun-damaged cells, you will begin to notice your skin start to peel and itch, as it tries to regenerate new tissue.
You might be thinking, "so my skin might just get a little red and hurt for a few days, what's the harm?"
Did you know that sunburns, while their explanation may seem simple, can be much more complicated than just reaching the outside layer of your skin? The sun gives off three wavelengths of ultraviolet light called: UVA, UVB, and UVC. While UVC doesn't reach the Earth's surface, UVA and UVB do, and can cause some serious damage on and beneath the surface of your skin.
UVA and UVB light not only contributes to the painful sting of a sunburn, but they also work underneath your skin to alter and damage your DNA, thus, leading to premature aging of the skin, and worse, skin cancer, which can be fatal if not treated properly.
But, there is great news. You can prevent sunburns easily, and if you do find yourself with one, you can treat it fairly simply as well!
Before relaxing in the sun, applying SUNSCREEN is KEY! Be sure to choose a brand of sunscreen that will be most effective for you and your family's skin type, as well as a sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Ideally, your sunscreen should have an SPF - or sun protection factor - of at least 30, and for extra protection, your sunscreen should be water resistant.
Once you have an effective sunscreen, be sure to follow the tips below to ensure your safety while having fun in the sun!
· Cover any exposed skin liberally with sunscreen.
· Apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes before going outside.
· Re-apply sunscreen every two hours, or more often if you are sweating, or swimming.
· Use sunscreen even on cloudy, overcast days, as UV rays can still penetrate through the clouds.
· If possible, avoid being exposed to the sun between the hours of 11am - 4pm. During that time, the sun's rays are the strongest and can cause the most damage.
· If you have to be outdoors during that time, it is best to wear sun-protective clothing such as: a hat with a broad brim to protect both your scalp and your face, a long sleeved shirt and pants, and UV blocking sunglasses to protect your eyes.
Now, if you do find yourself with a pesky sunburn, there are several ways to treat it and get some relief!
· Cold Compresses & Cool Baths: both will soothe the burning sensation.
· Creams, Gels, or Aloe: to take the sting out of your sunburn, use products containing aloe, camphor, or menthol, and apply it to your skin as needed. My favorite product to use is Solarcaine Burn Gel with Extra Aloe. It's a very powerful sunburn treatment made to soothe not only sunburns, but other irritations as well. Do not use if allergic to any of it’s ingredients.
· NSAIDs: including ibuprofen or naproxen, these medications will help with pain and inflammation all over your body.
· Stay Hydrated: a sunburn can quickly dehydrate you, so be sure to drink plenty of water and other fluids to prevent any dehydration.
As with any medical condition, always consult with your doctor before treating on your own. Remember to also contact your doctor immediately if you develop symptoms such as: a fever that is 102 degrees and above, chills, severe pain, blisters that cover more than 20% of your body, dry mouth, extreme thirst, reduced urination, dizziness, nausea, or fatigue, which are all symptoms of dehydration.


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In the pursuit of improved health and well-being, individuals are increasingly exploring innovative approaches that align with their wellness goals. vape concentrate carts, once synonymous with nicotine consumption, have evolved into a platform that offers potential benefits for holistic health. These discreet and efficient devices now encompass compounds such as CBD (cannabidiol) and herbal extracts, offering a unique pathway to enhancing overall well-being. In this article, we delve into the world of vape cartridges and the potential they hold as a conduit to improved health and well-being.
**Unveiling Vape Cartridges**
Vape cartridges are compact, pre-filled containers designed for use with vaporizer pens or e-cigarettes. When heated, these devices transform the contents of the cartridge into vapor that can be inhaled. Although originally developed for nicotine delivery, vape cartridges have evolved to accommodate a diverse range of compounds, each with the potential to contribute to enhanced health and well-being.
**Vape Cartridges: A Pathway to Improved Health and Well-Being**
- **Rapid Absorption for Prompt Effects:** Vaping offers rapid absorption of compounds through the lungs, leading to quicker onset of effects compared to other consumption methods. This swift action is particularly advantageous for individuals seeking immediate relief from specific health concerns.
- **Precise Dosage Control:** Vape cartridges provide precise dosage control, empowering users to consistently consume a desired amount of the compound. This precision is especially valuable for individuals with specific wellness objectives.
- **Discreet and Convenient:** The vapor produced by vape cartridges is subtle and quickly dissipates, making them an excellent choice for those who prefer a discreet wellness routine. Their compact size and portability ensure convenience and ease of use.
- **Versatile Formulations:** Vape cartridges come in various formulations containing compounds such as CBD, terpenes, and herbal extracts. This diversity allows users to select products that align with their individual health and well-being goals.
**Exploring the Potential of Vape Cartridges for Well-Being**
- **CBD for Holistic Wellness:** CBD, derived from the cannabis plant, has gained significant attention for its potential to promote overall well-being. It is believed to alleviate stress, support relaxation, and contribute to a balanced lifestyle.
- **Terpenes for Mood Enhancement:** Vape cartridges infused with terpenes offer a multi-faceted approach to well-being. Terpenes, aromatic compounds found in plants, contribute to the distinct aroma and potential therapeutic effects of vape cartridges. Specific terpenes are thought to uplift mood and support mental clarity.
- **Herbal Extracts for Enhanced Well-Being:** Some vape cartridges contain herbal extracts known for their wellness-promoting properties. Lavender, for example, is associated with relaxation, while eucalyptus may contribute to respiratory health.


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Exercising a fitness hoop for 15 to 20 minutes a day can not only make the waist thinner, but also strengthen the legs and arms, so as to get a good figure and keep the body healthy.
By training the fitness hoop, the fitness effect can be doubled, and it is very effective in burning body fat.
Regular use of fitness hoop can help improve posture and strengthen core muscles.
The thick outer layer provides shock-absorbing lumbar support, and the comfortable all-round rubber foam pad allows you to perform painless muscle exercises and stability training.
Parts can be spliced freely, easy to disassemble and carry.
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Dream Lift Skin Serum – There’s nothing quite like the first few weeks of true springtime to make you feel like you’re in heaven. Everything appears to be in order when the leaves are almost completely out and the blooming trees are in full bloom. You also deserve skin that is as lovely and delicate as those budding blossoms. That’s why, for years, skincare researchers have been researching the finest anti-aging products to assist people like you achieve more youthful skin. And the newest product on the market is assisting ladies of all ages in seeing remarkable skin changes. It’s the Dream Lift Skin Serum strength.
Skin ageing may be extremely detrimental to anybody, but it is especially harmful to women. Because women are constantly pressured by society to seem attractive and youthful. However, the skin begins to age shortly after puberty. As a result, by the time you’re nineteen or twenty, your skin has already begun to deteriorate. Even obviously damaged skin may appear and feel smoother and tighter when you use a strong anti-aging product like Dream Lift Skin Serum. As a result, you may be confident in your appearance. When you click the button below, you’ll be sent to a page where you can download your free trial jar.
Certain ingredients are required for the skin of all ages to function properly. Collagen and water are two of the most important components. And if one of those components is harmed, the other may succumb as well. That’s why your skin might get dry when collagen molecules break down naturally as you get older. As a result, instead of seeing smooth, velvety skin that keeps its colour, you may notice something different. Fine wrinkles and dark patches, for example, are common side effects of dry skin. And, as your skin ages, these issues will only become worse. Your skin’s ability to bounce back gets increasingly difficult with time.
Dream Lift Skin Serum won’t be able to completely prevent your skin from ageing. However, it can aid in the maintenance of your skin’s health and the reduction of apparent wrinkles, creases, and dark spots. Because Dream Lift Skin Serum formula , It also assists your skin in absorbing and retaining moisture rather than allowing it to dry up. Because dry skin causes more collagen molecules to break down over time, it is essential to keep your skin moisturised. That is why you require the strength of Dream Lift Skin Serum to help you maintain your youthful appearance for a longer period of time.
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Some face creams are abrasive and include ingredients that might cause your skin to become more sensitive. It’s not that they want to harm your skin; it’s just that their formulae aren’t as balanced as Dream Lift Skin Serum. In reality, this composition is devoid of the acids found in other creams. And that’s a positive thing when it comes to speeding up the healing process of your skin. Because you may only be able to use an anti-aging product once a week if it doesn’t work for sensitive skin. And the advantages are only received once a week by your skin. The advantages of Dream Lift Skin Serum, on the other hand, are available every day, twice a day. That’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week mending and faster outcomes for you.
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BSN True Mass 1200 is an ultra-premium mass gainer for size and training recovery.
Mega Calorie Gainer
To increase weight athletes need to eat more calories than they burn.
Calories come from the whole-food they eat and the liquids that they drink.
However, some find it challenging to eat the amount of food needed to meet their daily calorie goals.
Supplementing with a mass gainer helps to get in extra calories in an easy-to-drink and delicious shake.
Each serving gives 1271 calories which are about the same as two cheeseburgers and chips!
BSN True Mass 1200 contains a blend of protein from 7 sources to give you the muscle-building benefits from each.
Protein is key to building muscle, with each serving giving 53 grams of high-quality protein to meet your fitness needs.
BSN has engineered a premium mass gainer that tastes absolutely amazing to help athletes meet their daily calorie needs.
Serving Size: Serving Size : 2 Rounded Scoops (320 grams)
|Amount Per Serving||Per 100 grams|
|Energy||5317 kJ||1661 kJ|
|1271 kcal||397 kcal|
|Fat||18 g||5.7 g|
|Of Which Saturates||5.5 g||1.7 g|
|Carbohydrate||216 g||68 g|
|Of Which Sugars||18 g||5.6 g|
|Fibre||12 g||3.7 g|
|Protein||53 g||17 g|
|Salt||0.91 g||0.28 g|
Maltodextrin, MILK Proteins , WHEY Protein Concentrate, Calcium CASEINATE, MILK Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Isolate, Micellar CASEIN, Hydrolysed WHEY Protein Isolate, Emulsifier, SOY Lecithin, OAT Flour [GLUTEN] (16%), Sunflower Oil Powder [MILK] Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Flavourings, [MILK], Polydextrose, Medium Chain Triglyceride Powder [MILK], Thickeners (Sodium Carboxy Methyl, Cellulose, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Gum Arabic), Sweeteners (Acesulfame K), Sucralose), EGG Albumen, Hydrolysed WHEAT Protein, [Gluten].
For Allergens see Ingredients Capitalised and Bold.
May Contain Nuts and Peanuts.
• Mix 2 rounded scoops (320 g) in 470 ml of cold water.
• Adjust as needed for taste.


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Nature's Way - Protectamins Multi-Carotene Antioxidant Complex - 60 Softgels
- Brand:Nature's Way
Nature's Way Protectamins® Multi-Carotene Antioxidant Complex contains several antioxidants from the Carotene family, and the highest level of Alpha Carotene available, naturally extracted from red palm fruit.
Why is Alpha Carotene Important?
Studies show that Alpha Carotene has 10x the protective effect of Beta Carotene. Studies also show a mixture of carotenes taken together is more effective than the total effect of carotenes taken singly.
What does Alpha Carotene do?
Alpha Carotene (like Beta Carotene) changes in to Vitamin A in the liver.
Why do we need Vitamin A?
Vitamin A is important for our eyes to adjust to the sunlight. Additionally, it is needed for our eyes to be able to see in the dark. Over all, it is a vision supplment, but it may be used for maintaining proper skin health. It can prevent acne, dry skin, and other dermatologic issues.


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Restorative: Foam Rolling with Dayle
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Foam rolling helps release tension in the muscles, relieve muscle soreness, improve flexibility and range of motion. No experience needed, this session is like giving yourself a massage! Great to do before or after a workout or on a rest day.
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