NUFS 100 - Topic 1 Food Science

food science

The three types of science in food science

biology, engineering, physical science

true or false: some foods are chemical free

false. every food has chemicals in them

4 major segments of the food industry

production, manufacturing, distribution, marketing

What do mergers and acquisitions do?

grow company, dominate category, change directions - increase or decrease product distribution

brands

using the same label to get the same quality of a product no matter where you buy it. can be owned by a parent company

why do humans consume food?

nutrition, self-actualization, self-definition and celebrations

what drives trends?

economy (costs), consumer demands (self health), changes in regulation, technological advances

What is the purpose of food science?

to create safe foods with a longer shelf life.

copacking

when a national brand makes a smaller one and looks after it

allied industries

an industry which supports food, but doesn’t make it. ie packaging