Food processing and Distribution

Food processing is influenced by: Food production/ supply of raw materials National or state standards or regulations Corporate food or nutrition polices Subsidisation and Taxation Geographical location, land zoning and infrastructure Workforce availability International competition, innovation and research and development … Continue reading

Current Food technology

Food Technology food preservation techniques Food packaging Functional foods – Medicalisation of food Changing notion of food – reduced time spent eating & preparting food. Developments in Nutritional Science 1800’s Protein – key nutrients needs determined by work energy Vitamins … Continue reading