Introduction to Food Systems

What is a food system?

A food system includes all the processes and infrastructure involved in feeding a population: the growing, harvesting, processing, packaging, transporting, marketing, consumption, and disposal of food and food-related items.

Components of a food system:

• Production: The initial stage where food is grown or raised.
• Processing: Transforming raw ingredients into products suitable for consumption.
• Distribution: The logistics of transporting food from producers to consumers.
• Consumption: The act of eating or using food products.
• Disposal: The end-of-life stage of food, including waste management and recycling.

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