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Legal validation: 18/02/2011
Food and drink
Nowadays, consumers like to be smart when shopping and who choose to eat healthy food.
The purchasing of local produce, free from chemicals, is becoming more important to consumers when they select the food and drink that they are going to consume.
Sustainable agriculture has become increasingly important as it involves using methods of food production that are fair, healthy, humane to animals and respectful of our environment.
Introduction
This section of the website provides information and advice for consumers on a number of food and drink related topics. These will help you to understand the concepts of food sustainability, so that you can make informed choices when deciding which products to buy. Where our food comes from, how we choose and prepare food and the impacts that all of these issues have on sustainable consumption will all be considered further. Read more
Where does food come from?
In this section of the website, various farming issues will be considered as well as some of the initiatives that support sustainable food production. You will also be able to learn more about where different types of food come from and how they are produced. This section also considers some of the issues linked to food standards and food safety. Read more
How do we choose food?
In the UK, our food market is vast and it can cater for almost every diet and provide food suitable for health, religious, cultural or ethical dietary requirements. Many people will, however, argue that the volume of choice available is creating more demand for products, which is having an impact on the global environment and economy. Read more
How do we prepare food?
A good diet is important for our physical and mental health, however, many people lead busy lives, so they don’t have time to plan and cook nutritional meals every day. Consumers needing quick meals quite often resort to ready meals, which may not be very nutritional and may be high in salts, fats or sugars. Manufactured food normally has a knock on impact to the environment as they are packaged in plastic trays, foil trays, cellophane and cardboard. It is important for consumers to know how to prepare food safely and to explore ways of preparing and disposing of food waste in a (...) Read more
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