Developments in the food industry. Science, technology, and the environment
Description
Although genetic modification of plants and animals has been going on since the dawn of agriculture, technological changes of unprecedented scope have taken place in the food industry within the past few decades. This program explores the impact of technology on food production and the development of new and emerging foods. Viewers are introduced to recently devised methods of genetic modification and selective breeding which have expanded both crop and livestock yields. Other topics include the growth of the novelty food industry and new approaches to food packaging design, reflecting concern over ecological issues. Prominent academics add commentary.
Runtime
29 min
Subjects
- Environmental health (87)
- Food science (11)
- Food industry and trade (258)
- Business ethics (382)
- Technology and law (23)
- Technology (1161)
- Management (2363)
- Heredity, Human (127)
- Biosphere (76)
- Genetics (271)
- Environmental sciences (779)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2009], c2007
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