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Where Our Food Really Comes From
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Dive into the modern food industry to better understand how food is grown, transported, processed, procured, and prepared. The commercial food system is a complex web of labor, technology, and regulations designed to deliver fresh, safe, and tasty food to consumers. Yet, many people are unaware of how their food gets to them and how to influence the
Course Overview
Dive into the modern food industry to better understand how food is grown, transported, processed, procured, and prepared. The commercial food system is a complex web of labor, technology, and regulations designed to deliver fresh, safe, and tasty food to consumers. Yet, many people are unaware of how their food gets to them and how to influence the systems behind it.
In this eight-lecture course, certified master chef and strategic food business development consultant Brad Barnes guides you through the intricacies of the food industry. You will explore the history, design, technology, and labor that shape the food products we enjoy, gaining insights into everything from farms to fine-dining establishments.
Course Lessons
1. From Farm to Table to Feeding the World
Discover the food industry responsible for cultivating and producing most of the food we eat, from grocery store tomatoes to frozen lasagna.
Duration: 24 min
2. How Consumer Choices Change Our Food Supply
Learn how consumer behavior impacts the food supply, and see how to reduce food waste and tackle food insecurity through smarter decisions.
Duration: 25 min
3. From Farm to Where You Shop
Explore the different retail strategies employed by supermarkets, including how they cultivate customer loyalty and manage product placement.
Duration: 22 min
4. From Farm to Restaurants, Slow and Fast
Dive into food service operations, examining both commercial and noncommercial establishments, from fine dining to public school cafeterias.
Duration: 24 min
5. Think like a Chef about Food Choices
Gain insights from chefs about the procurement of ingredients and what goes into managing a commercial kitchen.
Duration: 24 min
6. Why Your Food Costs What It Costs
Examine the economics of food production and distribution, and understand the average farmer’s role in the supply chain.
Duration: 24 min
7. The Hidden Food Expenses We All Pay For
Investigate the hidden costs of the food industry, including impacts on human health and the environment, and explore potential solutions.
Duration: 24 min
8. The Global Future of Food
Look forward to the future of food with insights on better decision-making about dietary choices and innovative practices in the industry.
Duration: 26 min
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