Food Logistics and Production Principles

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to food logistics, production practices, and supply chain management.

Food Logistics

The management of the movement of food products throughout the supply chain from farmers to consumers.

Blockchain Technology

A system for recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system, often used for tracking products in supply chains.

Supply Chain Disruption

An interruption in the normal flow of goods within a supply chain, often caused by unforeseen events like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Logistics

The movement of food through the supply chain until it reaches the consumer.

Information Technology (IT)

Technology used to manage and process information in modern retail logistics.

ICT (Information & Communication Technology)

Infrastructure that supports logistics control by tracking and facilitating product distribution.

Consumer Perception

The way consumers view and interpret marketing messages about products, like 'locally sourced' or 'farm-to-table'.

Local Sourcing

The practice of obtaining products from local producers to enhance freshness and sustainability.

Cold Chain Logistics

The transportation of perishable goods at regulated low temperatures to maintain product quality.

Smart Technology in Farming

Innovative technologies like GMOs, precision agriculture, and drones that improve farming efficiency and sustainability.

Sustainability in Food Production

Practices aimed at maintaining food production without compromising environmental health and future production ability.

Bioplastics

Plastics made from renewable biological materials such as potato starch and sugarcane.

Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs)

Large-scale industrial livestock operations that confine many animals in a small space.

Cultured Meat

Meat grown in a lab from animal cells instead of from slaughtered animals.

Antibiotic Resistance

The ability of bacteria to resist the effects of antibiotics, often linked to agriculture practices.

Milling

The process of grinding grain into flour or meal, often involving the removal of the outer hull.

Ethylene Gas

A natural plant hormone used in post-harvest ripening process of fruits.

Value-added Products

Food products that have been processed to enhance their value, like ready-to-eat meals or pre-cooked meats.

Homogenization

The process of breaking down fat molecules in milk to prevent cream from rising to the top.

Telematics Systems

Systems that integrate telecommunications and monitoring technology to track shipments and optimize logistics.

Waste Management in Food Production

Processes and strategies employed to minimize waste generated throughout the food production and supply chain.