It rots, is pilfered or spoiled by pests, in that collection and distribution system.

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But in those poor countries fully 50% of the food grown is currently lost in that collection and distribution system.

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This distribution, combined with efficient collection systems has resulted in a non-performing loan rate of 5.5% as of Sept. 30, which is actually an improvement over the 12.3 % from the year prior and well below the consumer finance banking average in Mexico.

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Clearly, eBay has high-functioning systems in place for data collection, real-time analysis, targeted distribution, automated response, etc.

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This collection is indexed in a catalogue for wide distribution.

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Mark Goldman, who runs two retail shops and a wholesale distribution center, has the largest private collection of them in the U.S. Goldman keeps 100 of these imposing sculptures in the lower Manhattan loft he built as a combo home and private display space.

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This fall, chef Michael Antonorsi and his brother Richard are relaunching their collection of 10 chocolate bars with new packaging and streamlined distribution.

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