scholarly journals Helping to promote healthy diets and lifestyles: the role of the food industry

2001 ◽  
Vol 4 (6a) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne-Laure Gassin
Keyword(s):  
Food Industry ◽  
Healthy Diets

scholarly journals The role of the transnational ultra-processed food industry in the pandemic of obesity and its associated diseases: problems and solutions

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos A. Monteiro ◽  
Geoffrey John Cannon
Keyword(s):  
Food Systems ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Processed Foods ◽  
Lower Income ◽  
Processed Food ◽  
Civil Society Organisations ◽  
Healthy Diets ◽  
Problems And Solutions ◽  
Lower Income Countries

Policies to control and prevent the pandemic of obesity and related conditions and diseases have failed. This is because the efficient causes of the pandemic have not yet been agreed. We state here that its outstanding immediate cause is the increased and rapidly increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods, which displace unprocessed or minimally processed foods and freshly prepared dishes and meals, most conspicuously now in middle- and lower-income countries.   The underlying cause of this is the phenomenal rise since the 1980s of the transnational corporations whose huge profits depend on the use of cheap ingredients and arrays of additives made into ultra-processed food. The scale and power of the transnationals, which tend towards oligopoly, and their penetration of middle and lower-income countries, have been accelerated by global political and economic agreements that have deregulated trade and allowed capital flow that opens countries to penetration by foreign businesses.   Food is essential for life and health, but there is no need to consume ultra-processed foods. In this sense, they are similar to tobacco products. The same statutory policies and programmes that are applied to smoking should be adapted to limit and reduce consumption of ultra-processed foods. Revenue from taxation should be used to protect local food producers and retailers, to promote healthy and sustainable diets, and to ensure food security for vulnerable populations. Overall, a Framework Convention on Food Systems, promulgated by the relevant United Nations agencies as agreed by UN member states, supported by professional and civil society organisations and social movements, is needed. This will be designed to create healthy food systems and supplies and thus healthy diets that also are beneficial socially, culturally, economically and environmentally.

The Role of the Food Industry

1986 ◽  
Vol 75 (s323) ◽  
pp. 84-95
Author(s):  
A. E. METTLER
Keyword(s):  
Food Industry

scholarly journals The Strategy of Trade In The Halal Food Industry In Jember

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Misbahul Munir ◽  
Muhammad Masyhuri
Keyword(s):  
Food Industry ◽  
Market Competition ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Business Partner ◽  
Business Partners ◽  
Halal Food ◽  
Muslim Majority ◽  
Product Industry

The halal product industry continues to grow and has a big influence on the global market. In fact, Indonesia is determined to make the country's halal product industry more competitive in the world halal market. To anticipate this global market competition, Indonesia as a Muslim majority country must be able to take the advantage of this enormous opportunity. The role of the network in developing halal products to the global market was when marketing its products. PT. Mitratani could not be separated from relationships with business partners. Each business partner had a role to play. Also, PT. Mitratani could not separate the use of information technology and media as a means to expand marketing to the global market. To create an edge in competition, PT. Mitratani focused on customer and consumer needs. The most important thing was to build trust in business partners. PT. Mitratani's advantage was in the cultivation of edamame. It was from planting to the use of pesticides and fertilizers, until PT Mitratani farmers did their own crops and carried out quality control on each land. This was done to maintain the quality of edamame. PT. Mitratani also improved the quality of its products by implementing HACCP, SOP and GMP in processing and production. In addition to maintaining the quality of PT, Mitratani had established good relationships with company stakeholders so that loyalty and trusted in the product and the company could continue.

scholarly journals DYNAMICS OF THE ROLE OF THE VORONEZH REGION IN ENSURING FOOD SECURITY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. E. Krupko
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Voronezh Region ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Agriculture And Food

This article is devoted to the analysis of the dynamics of the role of the Voronezh region in ensuring food security of the Russian Federation, the features are analyzed and trends in the development of agriculture and food industry in the region are identified, as well as directions for increasing the level and sustainability of food production

scholarly journals The role of beekeeping in production of oil crops

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 77-82
Author(s):  
Andor Kovács
Keyword(s):  
Sunflower Oil ◽  
Honey Bees ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Biofuel Production ◽  
Production Structure ◽  
Ecological Role ◽  
Winter Rape ◽  
Oil Crops

Production of sunflower oil are expected to serve larger and larger extent – over the demand of food industry and chemical industry – biofuel production. This could be especially true for that areas where climate is not allowed to grow winter rape safely and economically. Ecological role of honey-bees can be considered undoubtful in preservation of biodiversity of flora and fauna. I analyse the following problems in our study: • What is the significance of oil plants in European and Hungarian energy production? • How influence pollination the yields and the safety of production of oil plants? • What is the role of oil plants in the development of production structure of beekeeping? • What are the economical advantages of the above-mentioned effects?

scholarly journals Role of food based apps in india

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 66-69
Author(s):  
DADAPEER P ◽  
RAMANJANEYULU N
Keyword(s):  
Delivery System ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Food Delivery ◽  
Smart Phones ◽  
Minimum Order ◽  
Online Tools ◽  
Changing Times ◽  
New Perspective ◽  
Digital Wallet

Getting food through online food apps has gained momentum in recent times. Online tools have shown a new perspective on the food industry. Online allows consumers to choose the food of their choice anytime, anywhere. Facilities like net banking and digital wallet payments, cash on delivery and minimum order value attract the customer well. Distances between City and Village have been reduced due to the widespread use of smart phones. Companies are making their services available online according to the convenience and preference of the customer to keep pace with the changing times. Due to the present Covid-19 pandemic situation, the online food delivery system is gaining momentum. In this research, we will specifically look at the growth and significance of digital apps in food delivery systems operated by food companies in India in specific and some of the approaches they can accept for maintainable business in the coming days and challenges faced by the company.

scholarly journals The Role of Dietary and Lifestyle Factors in Maintaining Cognitive Health

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 268-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathalie E. Marchand ◽  
Majken K. Jensen
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Lower Risk ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Cognitive Health ◽  
Healthy Diets ◽  
Global Population

Concern over loss of cognitive function, including descent into Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, grips a growing percentage of men and women worldwide as the global population ages. Many studies, though not all, suggest that maintaining cognitive health, as well as slowing and even preventing cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease, can be achieved by consuming healthy diets over a long enough period of time. This appears to be the case even for those who initiated dietary changes later in life, as evidenced by an intervention study assessing consumption of a healthy diet among those who were >50 years of age. All such diets share the common traits of being rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fish or seafood, while also being low in red meat and sweets. A Mediterranean-style diet shares these characteristics and has been associated with an estimated 40% lower risk of cognitive impairment, including mild cognitive impairment, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease in prospective studies, in addition to being associated with both a 65% lower risk of mild cognitive impairment and improved cognitive performance in a notable randomized controlled trial.

Nanotechnology in the Food Industry

2015 ◽  
pp. 218-239
Author(s):  
Shabir Ahmad Mir ◽  
Manzoor Ahmad Shah
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Product Development ◽  
Food Processing ◽  
Potential Application ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
Food Stability

This chapter addresses the potential application of nanotechnology in various areas of the food industry. Nanotechnology is having an impact on several aspects of the food industry, from product development to packaging processes. Nanotechnology is capable of solving the very complex set of engineering and scientific challenges in the food processing industries. This chapter focuses on exploring the role of nanotechnology in enhancing food stability at the various stages of processing. Research has highlighted the prospective role of nanotechnology use in the food sector, including nanoencapsulation, nanopackaging, nanoemulsions, nanonutraceuticals, and nanoadditives. Industries are developing nanomaterials that will make a difference not only in the taste of food but also in food safety and the health benefits that food delivers. While proposed applications of nanotechnologies are wide and varied, developments are met with some caution as progress may be stifled by lack of governance and potential risks.

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