Glossary : Australian Food Industry Flashcards
Agri-food chain
the process of producing and supplying food for consumer
Automated
when a process or facility has been set up to primarily be operated by automatic equipment
DAWR
department of agriculture and water resources
CSIRO
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Fisheries
Fisheries refer to the production and cultivation of plant and animals in aquatic environments.
Food processing
the process of turning raw food into different food products
Advisory groups
a body of a fixed number of members to provide advice to a decision-maker for a project, event or task. They may provide advice to a decision-maker about a particular issue.
Advisory Groups
a body of a fixed number of members to provide advice to a decision-maker for a project, event or task. They may provide advice to a decision-maker about a particular issue.
Bait advertising
An unethical advertising technique that involves luring the customer in with a promise of sale or an inexpensive item they may be interested in
Codes of practice
Provide detailed safety and standards of information on specific work tasks
Codes of practice
Provide detailed safety and standards information on specific work tasks
EHO
Environmental Health Officer
Extortion
The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.
Food safety program
Handling, preparing and storing food in a way to best reduce the risk of individuals becoming sick from foodborne illnesses
Genetically modified
An organism or crop containing genetic material that has been artificially altered so as to produce a desired characteristic.
Legislation
The action or process of making laws, or those laws collectively
Policy
A course of action adopted or proposed by an organisation (often government) or an individual
Product recall
A request to return, exchange or replace a product after a manufacturer or consumers discover defects that could affect performance or produce legal issues
Protocols
A system of rules that explain the correct conduct and procedures to be followed in formal situations
Quarantine
A state or place of isolation for a person or animal who may have come in contact with contagious diseases
Referral selling
When a business persuades a consumer to buy goods or services with the promise of a rebate, commission or other benefits
FSANZ
food standards australia and new zealand
Free trade agreement
A treaty between two or more countries to c reate a free trade area where they can trade goods
Self-regulated
When a person or group polices itself without outside assistance or input from the government
Subsides
A payment made to producers to encourage local production, supplement income and assist their operations
Tariff
A tax that adds to the cost of imported goods
Research and development
The study, design and planning processes used to make new products. It can involve modifying or updating an existing product or creating something entirely new
functional food
foods that potentially have a positive effect on health beyond basic nutrition
globalisation
the process of international integration and the breaking down of barriers to make a united global community
Gross domestic product
Gross domestic product is a monetary measure of the market value of all the final goods and services produced in a specific time period.
HACCP
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
Niche market
The market niche defines the product features aimed at satisfying specific market needs, as well as the price range, production quality and the demographics that it is intended to target. It is also a small market segment.
organic farming
Farming with minimal use synthetic chemicals and wirth concern for the whole environment
Probiotics
Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for you, especially your digestive system. We usually think of these as germs that cause diseases.
Quality control
the operational techniques and activities used to produce products and services economically and consistently to meet or exceed customer requirements
Quality management
policies, processes and procedures used to perform quality production , development and service for an orinigisation
sustainability
the ability to continue a defined behaviour at a particular level, indefinitely. In a environmental sense, not harming the environmental sense, not harming the environment or depleting natural resources, ensuring long term availability
