Aspects of the Australian food industry

Question 1

levels of operation and mechanisation

Answer 1

• household
• small business
• large company
• multinational

Question 2

research and development - overview

Answer 2

• process to create new, improve existing
• meeting consumer demand eg convenience, health
• costly but necessary for comp
• marketplace is dynamic
• CSIRO - gov orgs help

Question 3

research and development - benefits

Answer 3

• improve profitability
• increase export opportunities
• gain market share

Question 4

quality assurance

Answer 4

• involved in production and manufacturing
• ensure standards met
• monitor raw materials
• HACCP
• QMS = quality assurance

Question 5

quality assurance - potential hazards

Answer 5

• biological: microbiological (bacteria, yeasts, viruses, moulds
• chemical: mycotoxins, agri sprays, heavy metals
• Physical: glass, wood, stones, sticks, insects, plastic, metal