Germination rate testing on the germination table Germination is the process by which an organism grows from a seed or similar structure. The most common example of germination is the sprouting of a seedling from a seed of an angiosperm or gymnosperm.
How to Calculate Food Costs. It's the principal cost of doing business for U.S. restaurateurs. Exceeding the cost of labor, taxes and benefits, food cost consumes up to 35 percent of every dollar made in restaurant sales. Restaurant managers that maintain careful control of the food cost, favorably contribute to a healthier bottom-line.
The average food budget, following a moderate food plan, can be roughly calculated per year by allowing: 1  $3,120 for an adult male. 2  $2,760 for an adult female. 3  $2,100 for a child under age 12.  $3,000 for a child between the ages of 12 and 18.