Changes in Demand Flashcards
Why has the food industry become globalised?
To satisfy rising levels of consumption, increase variation, and to meet the demand for seasonal foods all year round.
Why has globalisation had a negative impact on the environment?
The increase in food exports has meant pollution is greater as crops are flown across the world to meet demand, ‘food miles’ have increased meaning that the the greenhouse effect and climate change have worsened alongside. Furthermore, countries carry out deforestation to create farmland to meet demand.
What has happened to the demand for high value foods?
It has increased as people demand exotic fruits, coffee and chocolate daily. These must all be imported. The exportation of high value foods to rich countries quadrupled in value from $26 billion to $106 billion between 1980 and 2003.
What happens to the local population as a result of high value food exportation?
They are forced to use bad quality land for farming, as the best land is reserved for the cash crops. The bad quality land leads to food shortages.
What are cash crops?
Crops grown for export.
Why do more developed countries have less food security?
It is cheaper for developed countries to import their food opposed to growing it, this means their food security is reduced as they have a reduced number of crops in their land.
How much did organic food sales increase by between 1993 and 2003?
£1014 million, from £105 million to £1119 million.
Why have organic food sales increased?
People fear intensive farming damages the environment, and are afraid of the effects of pesticides and genetic modification.
What are the negative effects of organic produce?
It’s more susceptible to disease, it’s expensive and lots must be imported
Why has there been a 6% increase in UK shoppers buying locally?
People are aware of environmental issues such as food miles, and people are uncomfortable with the possible exploitation of workers in the developing world.
What is sustainable food production?
Food production that does not damage the environment or deplete resources in any way.
How can food production be made more sustainable?
Re-localisation of food supplies as food miles are reduced. The replacement of intensive farming by organic farming. Reduction in food packaging. The use of fair trade systems.
