The Australian Food Industry
What does HACCP stand for?
Hazard
Analysis
Critical
Control
Points
The organisation controls the use of ingredients and additives in manufactured foods
FSANZ-
Food Standards Australia/New Zealand
What is a line extension?
a variation of existing products
What is an example of a Line Extension?
Different flavours of time tams eg cholate, white choc, dark choc etc
a group of consumers that a food company aims to sell their product to
Name a trend related to consumer demands
Single Serving meals
Healthy foods
Vegan/ vegetarian foods
Ready cooked meals
Environmentally friendly packaged foods
A substance added to food that are not normally consumed by themselves are
Food Additives
What is a me too product?
a copycat of a successful product
What is an example of a me too product?
Pepsi and Coke
Woolies brand/ Coles brand
What does Drivers mean?
Reasons for
Name 4 emerging Agriculture Technologies
Sensors
Foods
Automation
Engerineering
Name a food additive
Flavour enhancers
Food colouring
Preservatives
Artificial Sweetener
What does SWOT stand for?
Strength
Weakness
Opportunities
Threats
What is an example of a WHS Hazard?
Physical Hazard- Slipping, tripping
Chemical Hazard- Gas, dust, fumes
Ergonomic Hazard- physical harm, pulled muscles, broken fingers, poor design of equipment
Biological Hazard - Pathogenic microorganisms eg virus
What does Identify mean?
Recognise and Name
Name the 4 levels of operations and mechanisms:
Household
Small business
Large company
Multinational
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Name 4 internal factors
Personal Expertise
Production Facilities
Financial Position
Company Image
what is the process called when removing moisture from food?
Dehydrating
What does Evaluate mean?
Make a judgement based on criteria or determine the value of
Name 3 impacts that food industry has on the environment:
Processing
Traditional farming
Organic Farming methods
Name a type of developed packaging
Modified atmosphere packaging
Barrier specific packaging
Vacuumed packaging
Gas packaging
Aseptic Packaging
Active packaging
Name all 4 external factors
Political Environment
Economic Environment
Technological Environment
Ecological Environment
What is an example of a diet related food choice?
Low GI
Low in Sugar
Low in Fat
Sugar free
Skim milk
What does Analyse mean?
Identify components and the relationship between them; draw out and relate implications