food tech sem 2 sac 1 Flashcards
(32 cards)
what are agricultural sectors?
grains, oilseeds, sugar, dairy, livestock and fisheries production
what is climate change?
a change in the pattern of weather and related changes in ice sheets, land and oceans
what is food sovereignty?
challenges corporate control of the food system and gives decision-making power back to farmers and consumers
what is food citizenship?
involves individuals making informed choices about issues such as sustainability, ethics or health in any stage of the food system
what is food security?
when all people at all times have physical, social and economic access to safe and nutritious food
what is the food system?
a complex series of activities that enables food to move from farm to consumer, includes the growing, harvesting, processing, transporting, manufacturing, consuming, disposing and recycling of food
what are private label products?
products that a supermarket sells under its own company name
name the stages of the food system
- growing
- harvesting
- processing
- transporting
- manufacturing
- consuming
- disposing and recycling
describe the stages of the food system
- growing- cultivating crops and raising livestock
2 harvesting- collecting food from farms - processing- turning raw food into consumable products
- transporting- moving food to retailers or consumers
- manufacturing- refining and packaging food products
- consuming- purchasing and eating food
- disposing/recycling- managing food waste and recycling
why is food citizenship important?
food citizenship is an important feature of food production as individuals may make considered decisions about the sustainability of some farming practices, ethical food production, organic food production or the employment of seasonal workers
examples of food citizenship
growing your own food: links to less food miles and minimal packaging
reducing food waste: composting and meal planning
why is food sovereignty important?
gives farmers greater control over their decisions in order for them to produce food ethically and sustainably
how does climate change impact food?
climate change will have a significant impact on agricultural conditions and will impact the quality of food supply and food security (influences intensity and duration of rainfall)
what is urbanisation?
urbanisation is the process of people moving from rural areas to cities, leading to the growth and expansion of urban areas
what is flavour house?
a company that produces flavour compounds that can be used to improve natural flavours in food
what are food manufacturers?
companies that process food
what is food manufacturing?
turning primary processed foods into other food products by combining them with other ingredients
what is food processing?
the practices used by food and beverage companies to transport raw plant and animal materials into products for consumers
what are proprietary products?
products that a company makes under its own brand
what is a food service sector?
the food service sector includes businesses and organisations that prepare, serve, and sell food and beverages away from home
some examples of food processing industries include…
-canning
-dehydrating
-freezing
what is a consumer rights organisation?
a consumer rights organisation is a group that advocates for the protection of consumers’ interests, ensuring they are treated fairly and ethically by businesses and service providers
examples of consumer rights organisations
‘Choice’ is a consumer rights organisation that aims to inform and support Aus consumers about issues that are of concern to shoppers and help them exercise their food citizenship. Choice’s information enables consumers to understand issues such as welfare and current regulations for egg, poultry and pork products
what are constraints?
aspects the designer has little control over, but which can restrict or create problems in the development of a product
