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Nature Bio Foods has successfully reduced the levels of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) in flax seeds, which was a major concern due to the presence of a substance called cyanogenic glycoside. Nature Bio Foods developed process that would reduce HCN level to? 100 mg/kg 156 mg/kg 150 mg/kg 120 mg/kg 3. The improved infrastructure of plants has been a significant factor in ensuring the quality of the company’s products and maintaining FSMS. What improvements was done for finished good rice storage warehouses at Nature Bio Foods? Heating treatment Cooling treatment No treatment was done Floor treatment 4. How many hours are full-time NBF employees mandated to volunteer during their scheduled work time each year for the “The Change Makers” initiative? 48hrs 36hrs 24hrs 72hrs 5. On any given day, at NBF, any of our 130 Organic Projects are undergoing constant monitoring and evaluation by one or another organic certification body. How many days does a single organic project (ICS) undergo audits at Nature Bio Foods? Three to four days Two to three days One to two days Four to five days 6. Nature Bio Foods is taking steps to enhance its operations with the recent campus up-gradation. The company has made several improvements to its infrastructure and facilities. What kind of units were installed to improve ventilation inside the plants at Nature Bio Foods? Air conditioning units Fresher pressurized units Heater units Dehumidifier units 7. What are some of the developments covered under the holistic development of the village in the Project ‘Parivartan’ initiative? Provision of health clinics and medical services Development of internet facilities and cyber cafes Establishment of job placement services centres Construction of streetlights, kids’ playgrounds, community halls and water harvesting sources like lakes and well 8. As the world strives towards carbon neutrality, Nature Bio Foods is poised to lead the way in this endeavor, with the introduction of the carbon-neural product line which is one step in our endeavor to achieve net-neutrality by 2045. Which region in India is selected as a pilot for carbon neutral rice project? Bahraich Balrampur Badaun Ramnagar 9. NBF’s organic rice project that has developed a value chain for certified organic and Fairtrade ‘Basmati’ rice in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, India. What is the purpose of the NBF's organic rice project? To develop new methods of rice cultivation To increase the export of rice to other countries To introduce new varieties of rice to the market To improve both the livelihoods of rice farmers and the environmental sustainability of rice production 10. What improvements have been made to the infrastructure and facilities of Nature Bio Foods India? Development of a road and drainage system, an in-house warehousing complex, an increase in paddy storage capacity, and an improved infrastructure of plants Installation of advanced machinery for faster production Expansion of retail outlets and customer service centers Construction of new corporate offices and meeting rooms 11. What all organic crops does Nature Bio Foods, Africa grows with farmers in the Africa region? Rice and Wheat Flour Syrups and Gels Soybeans, Sesame, and Chia Basmati Rice 12. Nature Bio Foods Europe has recently doubled its CO2 cleaning capacity. This upgrade is being made possible by the use of the Reverse CO2 process, which enables the facility to recover and reuse the CO2 from its chambers. What is the current increase in CO2 recovery rate? There is no increase From 86% to 96% From 96% to 100% From 76% to 86% 13. What is the main challenge area that needs a strategic approach in convergence with the local government and community for Nature Bio Foods ‘Basmati’ rice project in Uttarakhand, India? Lack of organic produce Human wildlife conflict Decrease in organic production None of the above 14. Nature Bio Foods Europe is driven by the need to keep up with the ever-growing demand for organic produce, and to maintain its promise of Just-in-Time delivery in any quantity across the EU, which throughout the years has established itself as a leading producer of authentic organic products. What is the mission statement of Nature Bio Foods? The Front Page of Organic Food Ingredients Your Partner in Organic Sourcing Growing the Future Diversify Your Supply Chain Sustainably 15. Nature Bio Foods, Europe expanding organic production and cleaning facilities in the Netherlands. What is the purpose of the new plant line for oil seeds cleaning at Nature Bio Foods Europe? To reduce the time taken for oil seeds cleaning process To increase capacity 10x per month specifically for oil seeds cleaning To diversify the types of oil seeds cleaned at the facility To replace the old oil seeds cleaning line with a more efficient one 16. Nature Bio Foods (NBF) and the Small Farmers’ Agri-Business Consortium of the Government of India have signed a memorandum of understanding to form and promote _________ specialized farmer-producer organizations (FPOs) across 12 states in India? 109 12 100 72 17. Strengthening its commitment towards building a healthier society, Nature Bio Foods has adopted many villages in Madhya Pradesh under the flagship Project ‘Parivartan’. What are the key focus areas of the Project ‘Parivartan’ initiative? On improving sports facilities and physical education in rural communities On supporting the rural community in education, health care, hygiene, economic empowerment, farmer livelihood enhancement, and water stewardship Mostly on promoting arts and culture in rural communities Primarily on improving digital literacy and technology access in rural communities 18. Under the flagship Project ‘Parivartan’, how many villages in Madhya Pradesh has Nature Bio Foods adopted? Ten Twenty Fifteen Five 19. In the current situation of global climate crisis and arising concerns around food security, sustainable agriculture holds very strong relevance. What is the Nature Bio Foods focus of sustainable agriculture in that arena? Primarily on the economic aspects of production Primarily on the ecological aspects of production Only on the ecological and social aspects of production On the balance between ecological, economic, and social aspects of production 20. NBF Europe facility expansion project involves several key initiatives that has bring about significant improvements in the production process. By how much has the plant capacity of Nature Bio Foods Europe been increased? 50% 75% 200% 100% 1 out of 20
