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How to Perform a Mass Balance: Step‑by‑Step Guide + Downloadable Worksheets

The Rotten Apple • 42 implied HN points • 02 Mar 26
🍲 Food & Drink Food production
  1. A mass balance reconciles incoming materials with finished product, waste, and stored material using the simple equation Mass In = Mass Out + Mass Stored.
  2. You run a mass balance to spot and document deviations from expected yield so problems can be investigated and the results defended in an audit.
  3. The guide gives step‑by‑step instructions and downloadable worksheets to record inputs, outputs, rework, and yield so you can do a clear, factory‑floor mass balance.

How much food did the world produce in 2024?

Sustainability by numbers • 379 implied HN points • 14 Jan 25
🍲 Food & Drink Food production
  1. In 2024, global food production of staple crops like rice, wheat, and soybeans is expected to hit record highs. This is good news as it means more food is available.
  2. While some crops like corn may not reach last year's records, overall yields for most staples are strong. This shows that farming practices are improving.
  3. Other crops like cocoa and coffee have mixed results; cocoa production has dropped while coffee is nearly at record levels. It highlights how different crops respond differently to growing conditions.

Homesteading: And then there were two

Who is Robert Malone • 21 implied HN points • 02 Dec 25
🍲 Food & Drink Food production
  1. Having a companion for animals, like Gizmo the emu, can make a big difference in their happiness. Getting Joey the male emu was a great choice to keep Gizmo company.
  2. Emus have interesting social behaviors and can establish a pecking order. Gizmo is the boss around Joey, but they seem to get along well without fighting.
  3. Growing food on a homestead takes planning, like planting garlic and vegetables. The greenhouse is doing well, and there's promise for future harvests.

Want to Grow Your Own Food During The Apocalypse? Sound like Fun?

OK Doomer • 139 implied HN points • 10 Feb 25
🍲 Food & Drink Food production
  1. Many people think they can't grow food, but that's not true. With persistence and experience, anyone can start a garden.
  2. Starting a garden helps with sustainability and can lower grocery bills. Even city dwellers can grow food in small spaces.
  3. The real challenge often comes from local rules and the opinions of others. It's important to start now and gain experience, even if it feels tough.

Please Attend this Important Event!

The Glenn Meder Newsletter • 98 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Food production
  1. Our society is strong yet fragile due to our interdependence on a global supply chain system.
  2. It's important for communities and individuals to strive for anti-fragility by achieving independence, especially in terms of food supply.
  3. Attending educational events and learning about self-reliance, like through growing your own food, can help in becoming more anti-fragile.
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factory food

let them eat cake • 79 implied HN points • 01 Feb 23
🍲 Food & Drink Food production
  1. Hawker food quality may be declining over time, with pre-made components from central kitchens often used in preparation.
  2. Mass production isn't inherently negative and is essential for modern life, similar to sewers.
  3. Technological advancements are impressive, but there's a lack of incentive to develop new processes and machines.

Homesteading 101: Regenerative Farming and the American Farmer.

Who is Robert Malone • 19 implied HN points • 18 Dec 24
🍲 Food & Drink Food production
  1. Regenerative farming focuses on improving soil health and biodiversity. This means farming in a way that restores and enriches the land instead of depleting it.
  2. Historically, farming practices have prioritized sustainability and self-sufficiency. Learning from past generations can guide modern farming efforts toward eco-friendliness.
  3. Homesteading encourages individuals to take responsibility for their food production. It's about being productive and connected to the land, which can also bring satisfaction and peace.

Issue #95 | 3 Cases of Document Fraud | How to be a Good Auditor | How Bakers Yeast is Made |

The Rotten Apple • 31 implied HN points • 03 Jul 23
🍲 Food & Drink Food production
  1. Food document fraud comes in different categories and can have serious consequences for food safety.
  2. Key attributes of a good food safety auditor include appropriate training, experience, and a detail-oriented mindset.
  3. Commercial bakeries, wineries, and breweries rely on specialized yeast suppliers to provide pure yeast products for their production processes.

What past disruptions tell us about Cellular Agriculture and Alternative Proteins

WeBeGreen • 1 HN point • 24 Jan 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Food production
  1. Incumbent industries often fail to adapt to new technologies, leading to their downfall. This trend is evident in various historical disruptions like the shift from horses to cars.
  2. New technologies can significantly disrupt entire industries, as seen with the examples of the horse industry being replaced by automobiles and the shift from whale oil to kerosene.
  3. Innovations like cellular agriculture are poised to revolutionize the food system, offering a more sustainable way to produce animal-based food items without the need for traditional agriculture practices.

[GUEST POST]: From Vegetable Consumption To Production

westafricaweekly • 0 implied HN points • 27 May 23
🍲 Food & Drink Food production
  1. Akwa Ibom farmers have transitioned from subsistence farming to commercial production of essential vegetables.
  2. The state government's initiatives and support have played a significant role in boosting vegetable cultivation in Akwa Ibom.
  3. Vegetables traditionally grown in Northern Nigeria are now successfully cultivated in Akwa Ibom, bridging the supply gap and promoting food security.