The food industry is a complex, global network of diverse businesses that supplies most of the food consumed by the
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Most food produced for the food industry comes from commodity crops using conventional agricultural practices. Agriculture is the process of producing food, feeding products, fiber and other desired pro… See more

Food processing includes the methods and techniques used to transform raw ingredients into food for human consumption. Food processing takes clean, harvested or slaughtered and butchered component… See more

The food industry has a large influence on consumerism. Organizations, such as The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), have been criticized for accepting monetary donations from companies within the food ind… See more

There are a number of books, film, TV and web-related exposés and critiques of the food industry, including:
• Eat This, Not That (nonfiction series published in Men's Health magazine)
• Fast Food Nation (2001 … See more

In 2020 scientists reported that reducing emissions from the global food system is essential to achieving the Paris Agreement's climate goals. In 2020, an evidence review for the European Union's Scientific Advice Mec… See more

A vast global cargo network connects the numerous parts of the industry. These include suppliers, manufacturers, warehousers, retailers and the end consumers.) Wholesale markets for fresh food produ… See more