Elena Walker CAHS 2000 November 18, 2008
Mar 26, 2015
Elena WalkerCAHS 2000
November 18, 2008
Food is considered a form of ritual
Linkage of food with holiday gatherings,occasions, and festivals
“pizza night Tuesdays” or “mac and cheese Saturdays”
Began Sept. 30, 2008 Retailers have six months after effective date
to comply with COOL law Advantage: Supports U.S. farmers and producers
These labels are placed on meat packages or as placards in the meat section
Production of food and non-food crops forwidespread distributionDistinguished by large amounts of cultivated land advanced technology (hybrid seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides)
The switch from corn to an increase in soybeans
High initial costs of growing corn has contributed to the switch
Soy fiber, also considered soybean fiber is light, soft, and has a cashmere feel
Made from renewable natural resources and considered a “sustainable” textile fiber
Liquid diet formulas in hospitals and infant formulas
Low-calorie breads Bakery products such as doughnuts and
pastries Included in protein rich foods such as: eggs,
pork, beef, and fish Other foods: tofu, soymilk, soy yogurt, soy
cheese
Alabama Farmers Federation Mobile County Farmers Federation American Farm Bureau Federation (FB Newspaper) Alabama Cooperative Extension System National FFA Organization
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
Direct relationship with people who actually eat the food
Main harvest concerns: nutrition and flavor http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPh1S2bN4C8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUBf_a3EtQU
World Food Program Headquartered in Rome, Italy Considered the largest humanitarian organization
in the world Local Auburn University group called the
Committee of 19 Various community activities every month where
proceeds benefit the program
More protective and convenient options for on the go food
Sustainable Packaging Coalition: a food industry group that collaborates in an effort to transform packaging into a sustainable flow of materials
http://www.sustainablepackaging.org/about_vision.asp
Pizza Hut implementing a facebook application for
placing orders
Subway select locations offers consumers the option
of ordering through text messaging
Chipotle currently consumers can place and pay for their
orders online in the process of implementing an iPhone
applicationKraft created an iPhone application consumers can download recipes and shopping
lists for the grocery store