FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD WASTE REDUCTION AND SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The components of Australia’s current food system include:
A
Primary production, food processing and food retail.
B
Food distribution, food consumption and social media.
C
Food production, food processing and economic trends.
D
Climate change, fresh food markets and food transportation.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Around 72% of agricultural production is exported Wheat and beef, which are large sectors, are more export-focused than dairy, horticulture and pork (Figure 7).

Detailed explanation-2: -Australia’s food system is unsustainable. We are using non-renewable, polluting resources to produce food, which is degrading land and water systems. More than 2.5 million Australians are living in poverty, with many unable to access enough healthy food.

Detailed explanation-3: -Food and beverage processing is Australia’s largest manufacturing industry. Industry players are diverse in size-from multinationals producing large volume fast-moving consumer goods through to smaller players with flexibility to meet demand for niche gourmet items.

Detailed explanation-4: -Agriculture and fisheries. Food processessing and manufacturing. Food service and catering. Food retail.

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