Shopping Flashcards
(29 cards)
Definition:influence
A way of encouraging consumers to buy a product
Definition:consumer
Someone who buys a product or uses a service
Definition:food miles
The distance a food travels from field to plate
Definition:organic
Food that is produced without additives or pesticides
Definition:ethical
Concerned about people and the environment
Definition:need
Something that is necessary
Definition:product
An object that you can buy
Definition:convenience
Quick and easy to prepare
Definition:impulse buying
Buying something on a whim
Definition:budget
A plan that shows how much money is available
Definition:sustainability
Meeting the needs of today’s consumers without damaging resources for future generations
What could influence what we buy?
Peer pressure Advertising Environmental issues Social media Practicality Branding Pricing Quality of the product
Definition:cultural
The beliefs and behaviour can determine what people prefer to buy
Definition:economic
The amount of disposable income available to consumers strongly influences buying
Definition:environmental/ethical
The impact of a product on the environment can strongly influence consumer choice
Definition:physiological
Health and well-being can influence choice
Definition:psychological
The personalities, attitudes and emotions of individuals can impact on purchases
Definition:personal
Decisions influences by age, likes, dislikes, occupation and lifestyle
Definition:social
The effects that friends and family can have on influencing your choice
Why should consumers buy local foods
Can taste/look better
Cost less
Boots local economy
You know where it’s came from and what’s in it
What is fairtrade
Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world. The fairtrade logo is designed to be recognised to a consumer
Give examples of fairtrade products
Coffee Chocolate Bananas Teas Flowers Biscuits Cereal
Why is organic food better?
There’s no additives, pesticides, fertilizers or herbicides used the production. Any food labelled organic has be registered by the Soil Association
Why is organic food worse?
Don’t taste as better
Take longer to produce
More expensive
Has the same or lower nutritional value than non-organic food