Industrialisation and Globalisation Vocabulary

Flashcards about Industrialisation and Globalisation, focusing on food production and trade.

Industrialisation

A social and economic process of transition from an agrarian and artisanal lifestyle to one controlled by manufacturing and trade

Globalisation

Integration of local and national economies and industries involving movement of goods/services and increases in flow of processing/production of food systems on a global scale

Fairtrade

A labeling system specifying that fair trading standards are met at every stage of production, and that a certain portions of profits is returned to the producers and communities

Agricultural Revolution

When farming techniques change significantly within a relatively short period of time

The Silk Road

A series of ancient trade routes that linked Asia, the Middle East, and the Western world

Trade

The term used to describe the exchanging, buying, or selling goods and services between two or more people

Technologies

New machinery and equipment created to improve processing and production, using scientific knowledge

Industrial Revolution

Was from 1760 to 1840, when a significant amount of manual labour was replaced by mechanised mass production

Preservation

The treatment and handling of food that slows down spoilage and prevents the multiplication of food poisoning bacteria

The Silk Road

An ancient trade route, linking China with the West, from the Roman Empire through Central Asia and India to China, and remained in use until 1453 CE

Spices

Are the dried seeds, buds, fruit, bark or roots of plants; add flavor and color, and help shape a food culture and cuisine