Global food systems Flashcards
How many people have jobs because of global food systems?
over 1 billion
How many firms control 28% of global food production?
10
How many TNCs control more than 50% of food on sale in a typical supermarket?
10
What are GM crops?
Genetically modified crops
What % of corn crops in the US are now GM?
85%
Why is there an increase in GM crops?
Cheaper:
- resistant to diseases
- can be grown anywhere
- make them look bigger and better eg. strawberries
How much of the worlds population is undernourished?
800 million
Name a few of the 10 brands that control 28% of all food production.
Coca-Cola
Mars
Pepsi
Kellogg
Nestle
What does it mean if Palm oil is highly versatile?
it has a high melting point to makes products smooth, creamy and easy to spread
Apart from Palm oil being popular due to its high versatility, why else is it in high demand?
- it is cheap and has the highest yield of any oil crop
- widely available
How many tonnes of palm oil is used every year in the UK?
320,000
What climates does palm trees grow and why?
Tropical rain forest climates since they need high humidity and temperatures and a lot of land to grow
What % of the worlds palm oil is grown in Malaysia and Indonesia?
90%
How many hectares of rainforest has been transformed into palm oil plantations in Indonesia alone?
13 million hectares (3 times the size of Switzerland)
What are the impacts of palm oil plantations for locals?
- the chemicals used in the production pollute the water and soil making other forms of agriculture impossible
- locals forced to work for low wages
What is the purpose of the RSPO (the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil)?
to raise awareness of the production of palm oil using more sustainable methods by producers and consumers
How many countries are part of the RSPO?
over 75
What does RSPO stand for?
the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
RSPO- certified palm oil must be produced where there is?
- environmental responsibility and conservation of natural resources and biodiversity
- responsible consideration of employees and communities affected
- responsible development of new plantings
What % of palm oil produce globally is RSPO-certified?
20%
When was the RSPO established?
2004
What is the Interlaken group?
develops guides to help companies do their part to respect local land and forest
Give examples of TNCs that are a part of the Interlaken group.
Nestle, Coca-Cola
