17 Questions
What has driven innovations in retail and packaging environments?
Preference for ready-to-eat microwaveable food products
What is the predicted impact of increased meat production on food supply chain and security?
Shift in focus from human food crops to animal feed crops
What is likely to become more common in supply chain distribution with the wider use of autonomous vehicles?
Automated warehouses
What is the phenomenon where fresh fruits and vegetables are more expensive than value-added processed foods?
Strange phenomenon
What is a key aspect of food security according to the World Food Summit of 1996?
All of the above
What has enabled supply chains to become more responsive to consumer demands?
Innovations in information and communication technologies (ICT)
What is the primary role of food processors in the food sector?
To cater to the demands and requirements of consumers
What do food processors require to keep pace with environmental changes and changing consumer demands?
Technology insertion, changes to distribution channels, and innovation
What is the outcome of food processing on food waste?
Reduced food waste and increased shelf life
Why is long-term economic sustainability important for the food sector?
To sustain the food sector economy
What is another term for the process of transforming raw ingredients into products?
Food manufacturing
What is the primary function of distributors in the food supply chain?
To deliver products across international boundaries
What is the primary goal of retailers in the food supply chain?
To provide good-value propositions to consumers based on price, quality, and service
What is the result of consumers buying products in the food supply chain?
Economic sustainability is provided upstream through the supply chain
What is the role of food service caterers, hotels, and restaurants in the food supply chain?
To source raw materials from producers and transform them into food products
Why is the retail environment highly competitive?
Because retailers try to differentiate themselves from competitors via innovative business models
What is the relationship between retailers and consumers in the food supply chain?
Consumers provide cash upstream through the supply chain to retailers
Explore the impact of innovations in processing, transportation, and ICT on the global food supply chain, including the potential for automated warehouses and autonomous vehicles.
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