Impact of Globalization of Food: A Detailed Analysis of Food Systems

This presentation explores the globalization of food, defining it as a process of communication and incorporation among companies, governments, and people across different countries, driven by investment and global trade and supported by information technology. It discusses the rapidly changing policies of agriculture and their effects, highlighting the transformation of food production and farming methods. The presentation examines the globalization of food systems in developing countries, noting the increasing significance of supermarkets and street foods, and the associated nutritional concerns. It outlines the benefits of globalization, such as large-scale businesses expanding internationally and improved global connectivity, while also addressing negative impacts like the decline of traditional food products, worker exploitation, adverse health effects, and low nutrient intake. The presentation references various sources to support its analysis of the multifaceted effects of food globalization on society and food systems.

Globalization of
Food

 Globalization is the procedure of
communication and incorporation among
companies, government, and people of
different countries, a procedure driven by
investment and worldwide trade and
supported by information technology (Beck,
2018).
 The aim of the presentation is to discuss the
Globalization of Food and its impact on the
society.
Introduction

 Policies of agriculture and its effects endure varying at an
alarming pace. Approximately the only aspect that
continues to remain the same is the farmers and migrant
workers then, and they continue to operate today. The
manner food production and farming conducted has
altered in various ways, along with the place where
products are shipped and how they are produced and
packed (Sosy Migrant, 2012).
Globalization of Food

Supermarkets and Street foods are becoming
progressively significant; however, nutritionists are
increasing the concerned area. According to the
research, the optimistic scopes of development on
health and diet comprise superior access to health
care services and education and great accessibility
of varied foods. However, there are also some
adverse features, comprising the diet with the
maximum amount of sugar and fat ingredients,
progressively inactive lifestyles, and environmental
pollution (Kennedy, Nantel and Shetty, 2004).
Globalization of Food Systems in
Developing Countries

 Large-scale businesses that once subcontracted
to international countries are now supplying
their products across the world.
 People can now connect to every part of the
world because of internet connections facilities
that make communication easier and faster
with webcams and chat (Metz, 2013).
 Due to globalization, people can try new and
international famous dishes at their home
locations.
Benefits of Globalization

Globalization is supporting different countries
to develop and compete on the international
platform with big players. However, it has
some negative impacts on the society such
as:
 Reducing the popularity of traditional food
products
 Exploitation of worker (Metz, 2013)
 Adverse health effects
 Low nutrient intake
Negative Impact of
Globalization

 Beck, U. (2018). What Is Globalization? 3rd ed.
U.S: John Wiley & Sons.
 Kennedy, G., Nantel, G., and Shetty, P. (2004).
Globalization of food systems in developing
countries: impact on food security and
nutrition. Retrieved from
http://www.eldis.org/document/A62397
 Kuepper, J. (2018). The Impact of Globalization
On Economic Growth. Retrieved from https://
www.thebalance.com/globalization-and-its-imp
act-on-economic-growth-1978843
References

 Metz, F. (2013). Globalization. Advantages
and Disadvantages 1st ed. Germany: GRIN
Verlag.
 Sosy Migrant. (2012). Globalization of Food.
Retrieved from
http://www.osymigrant.org/Brief_Globalizati
on-of-Food.pdf
 Zapo, G. (2018). Globalization of food.
Retrieved from
http://georgezapo.com/global-health/globali
zation-of-food
/
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