Aspects of the Australian food industry Flashcards
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levels of operation and mechanisation
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- household
- small business
- large company
- multinational
2
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research and development - overview
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- process to create new, improve existing
- meeting consumer demand eg convenience, health
- costly but necessary for comp
- marketplace is dynamic
- CSIRO - gov orgs help
3
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research and development - benefits
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- improve profitability
- increase export opportunities
- gain market share
4
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quality assurance
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- involved in production and manufacturing
- ensure standards met
- monitor raw materials
- HACCP
- QMS = quality assurance
5
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quality assurance - potential hazards
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- biological: microbiological (bacteria, yeasts, viruses, moulds
- chemical: mycotoxins, agri sprays, heavy metals
- Physical: glass, wood, stones, sticks, insects, plastic, metal
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