Basic Elements of Food Production and Food Business

BASICS ELEMENTS OF FOOD PRODUCTION AND FOOD BUSINESS An Academic presentation by Dr. Nancy Agnes, Head, Technical Operations, FoodResearchLab Group: www.foodresearchlab.com Email: info@foodresearchlab.com

TODAY'S DISCUSSION Food Procurement and Food Grading in Food Production Cleaning Of Food Raw Materials Secondary Food Production Food Supply Chain Equipment Conclusion

Food Procurement and Food Grading in Food Production Primary food production involves everything from food procurement, inventory control, quality checks to processing.

Milking, capturing fish and shellfish, and collecting hen eggs are more examples.

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The

primary dietary categories,

sometimes known as food components, are vegetables, fruits, legumes, beans, pulses, grains, tubers, meat, milk, chicken, egg, fish, and other seafood.

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Cleaning Of Food Raw Materials Cutting, washing, packing, storing, and refrigerating

raw foods are

part of primary processing in food manufacturing companies to keep them spoiling before reaching the customer.

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These minimally processed foods preserve their unprocessed features, such as nutrition, physical, sensory, and chemical properties, and are suitable for further processing by the

secondary

food industry (

processing).

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Milling wheat, pasteurisation of milk, and sorting and refrigerating meat are all primary processing, typically required before food is consumed to ensure

food safety.

Secondary Food Production Converting raw food materials into more functional or edible forms is known as secondary food production.

Secondary food products are refined, purified, extracted, or altered. Processed dairy, flours, edible oils, sugars/sweeteners, and starches are examples of secondary food products.

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Food process engineering plays a key role in this phase of food production Physical procedures such as pressing, grinding, dehydration, and chemical processes.

Processes such as hydrolysis, hydrogenation, or the use of enzymes are examples of secondary food processing.

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Cakes, candies, jams, soft drinks, and ready meals are examples of ultra-processed food items made by mixing primary and secondary food components to make readyto-eat food and drink products with

high sensory appeal.

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Cakes, candies, jams, soft drinks, and ready meals are examples of ultra-processed food items made by mixing primary and secondary food components to make

ready-to-eat food and drink products with high

sensory appeal.

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To make secondary food items more appealing to consumers, they might be fortified with vitamins, minerals, or functional compounds/organisms such as probiotics.

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Heat treatment, fermentation, and packing are all secondary food manufacturing procedures that may be utilised to enhance the shelf life of the original food component.

Packaging is essential for protecting food and delaying physical, chemical, and biological degradation.

This method is critical for many convenience foods, guaranteeing yearround access to a diverse range of inexpensive meals.

high-quality, nutritional, and

Food Supply Chain The global food system's third or tertiary activity is the food services business, small-batch food production, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers.

This food system entails the safe management of primary and secondary food items (i.e. distribution/ transport / supply, storage, and sale/trade).

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It also handles customer demand and supply management and more significant concerns like food waste reduction.

Retailers are heavily involved in the consumer markets (downstream) and the manufacturing and distribution processes (upstream).

The store is not only a passive food distributor: it may influence food production, innovation, quality, and packaging.

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Supermarkets (particularly in the United Kingdom) are sensitive to customer concerns

for example, by procuring more sustainable goods such as fairtrade and organic items, they may help set environmental standards in the supply chain.

Equipment The equipment used for the chosen kind of manufacturing must meet all regulations and criteria in that specific food processing industry.

When selecting a supplier, keep in mind that it is in his best interests for him to gain money rather than properly organise your

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At the moment, it's critical to consider what specific equipment is required for the launch and how you may save money while improving output.

The installation of equipment and the adjustment of its operation are critical.

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To accomplish so, you'll need to hire experts who are familiar with the technical aspects and the working environment.

Make a plan for the equipment's installation and operation before buying it.

Conclusion Modern food production services enable the manufacture of more goods from fewer

raw materials through logical

processing and other technologies.

the preservation of products for extended periods, avoiding damage and rejection, which is equally significant.

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The advancement and development of new logical processes impact all aspects of the food sector, allowing producers to deal efficiently with cereals and grains, wheat, fish, meat, convenience meals, vegetables, dairy and dairy products, etc.

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