savvy shopper Flashcards

1
Q

what factors influence what we buy

A
peer pressure
brand names
free samples testers
if your hungry
something you want
adverts
product packaging 
good value
offers
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2
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term for buying without much thought

A

impulse buying

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3
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food that is produced without additives or pesticides

A

organic

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4
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definition of ethical

A

being concerned about people and the environment

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5
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how does culture effect what we buy

A

cultural backgrounds influence food and clothes choices

a girl from india will buy sari

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6
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where would an ethical buyer buy from

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a local market

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7
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how are physiological factors involved in what we buy

A

our bodies and how they function

a celiac will avoid gluten

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8
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what type of choice is it if we buy from a familiar brand

A

a psychological choice

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9
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what techniques at the entrance of a supermarket is used to sell products

A

clear space and warm air is blown

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10
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where is fruit and veg placed and why

A

near the front for a positive effect associated with freshness and quality

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11
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how are shelf’s stacked and how does the effect what we buy

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most expensive items are out of level eye view

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12
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what is a hotspot

A

st the end of an aisle customers slow down to turn and here is where all the deals lie

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13
Q

where is the bread and milk placed and why

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these are essential items and are placed at the back of the shop so you have to walk past other deals before reaching them

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14
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what three things does being an ethical supper include doing

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buying food that has bee produced with animal friendly methods
the goods are approved by the fairtrade foundation
the product is from a local supplier

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15
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what for organic farming mean

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doesn’t use artificial chemical fertilisers
restricts the use of pesticides
respects animal welfar
guaranteed a free range lifestyle for animals
no use of drugs, antibiotics or workers routinely

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16
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why are organic sales increased

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increased awareness of environmental issues
public more aware of horse meat scandal
think organic food is more nutritious
celebrities do it

17
Q

what does fairtrade ensure

A

better prices
better working conditions
better terms of trade and their workers farming communities
more control over their futures / envoironment

18
Q

what are some fairtrade products

A
tea
coffee
bananas
flowers
cotton
19
Q

why should you buy local

A

it is cheaper
the source is known
looks better and can taste better

20
Q

definition of food miles

A

the distance food had travelled from its source to being sold

21
Q

what colour is the fairtrade logo

A

green on bottom/left

blue on top/right

22
Q

what does baking powder do

A

ensures rise
when a liquid is added to the chemicals it is made out of it produces and carbon dioxide gas which expands in the oven and cause rise

23
Q

why should you keep the dry ingredients separate from liquid until the last minute

A

to delay the reaction which causes muffins to rise

24
Q

why do you not over beat the muffin batter

A

to ensure an open texture