FOOD PROCESSING

What is food processing?

• The practices used by food and beverage industries to transform raw plant and animal materials, such as grains, produce, meat and dairy, into products for consumers

• A company that produces flavour compounds that can be used by a food- processing company to improve or enhance the natural flavours in food

• Refers to cafes, fast- food outlets and restaurants where consumers eat

Companies that process foods are called...

• Food Manufacturers

• Supermarkets

• The Food Service Sector

• A Flavour House

What is the term that refers to cafes, fast- food outlets and restaurants, as well as the catering institutions that provide food for schools, hospitals and nursing homes?

• Flavour House

• Food Manufacturers

• Food Processing

• Food Service Sector

What is a proprietary food product?

• A product that the manufacturing company will sell using a brand name, eg Tip Top bread.

• A product that sells under the name of a supermarket eg Coles

Select the factors that contribute to the success of a company

• Food safety and quality assurance

• Strategic Planning

• Ethical and environmental responsibility

• Product development

• Innovation, creativity and flexibility

True or False?

The media influences consumer by highlighting food products and flavours in food magazines and articles.

• True

• False

Select the private label product...

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True or False?

Consumer rights organisations actively work to influence government policy in relation to animal welfare issues and product labelling?

• True

• False

An example of a consumer rights organisation is...

• THE RSPCA

• Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)

True or False?

The Health Star Rating system helps consumers to make informed food purchases and healthier eating choices.

• True

• False