Food Distribution

Synopsis

Describes the complex relationship of farmer, food processor, supermarket buyer, quality controller and consumer in the food discribution process. Looks at modern food preservation and storage processes, which enable shoppers to obtain fresh food from all over the world year round, at at the growth of supermarket chains whose enormous buying power keeps prices low while ensuring quality.

Series

Inside Britain, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min.

Year of production

1991

Availability

Sale; 2000 sale: £30.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Business studies

Keywords

food production and distribution; food technology; supermarkets

Production Company

Name

Crown Communications

Sponsor

Name

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Distributor

Name

London Television Service

Email

lts@londontv.com

Web

http://www.londontv.com External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7434 1121

Fax

020 7734 0619

Address

21-25 St Anne’s Court
London
W1V 3AW