Food Production Consumption and Culture
Open a theme, then select a word or phrase for its meaning, example and pronunciation.
1. Food production and preparation (20 entries)
- whisk
- livestock
- irrigation
- yield
- fertiliser
- tender
- dice
- fertile soil
- organic farming
- pesticide
- soil
- marinate
- colander
- garden shears
- peel
- sieve
- gardener
- soak
- simmer
- squeeze
2. Supply and distribution (20 entries)
- supply chain
- export
- import
- deliver in bulk
- reach the consumer
- local supplier
- distribute
- food miles
- source ingredients
- distribution centre
- refrigeration
- maintain temperature
- shelf life
- freight cost
- export market
- bulk purchasing
- import demand
- component supplier
- global demand
- trading partner
3. Food choices (20 entries)
- processed food
- dietary requirement
- plant-based
- availability
- substitute
- nutritional information
- bland
- dairy
- salty
- wheat
- soggy
- mixture
- nuts
- chewy
- prawn
- tough
- odour
- rich
- moist
- lumpy
4. Cultural meanings (20 entries)
- reflect local history
- religious practice
- staple food
- preserve a tradition
- pass down a recipe
- migration
- regional speciality
- cultural identity
- comfort food
- portion
- batter
- tray
- seasonal
- melt
- aroma
- garnish
- pumpkin
- buttery
- regional
- scent
5. Waste and sustainability (20 entries)
- preserve food
- waste reduction
- resource use
- sustainable source
- spoilage
- edible portion
- overproduction
- donation
- composting
- extend shelf life
- landfill
- consumption
- economic activity
- economic output
- expansion
- gross domestic product
- domestic demand
- business cycle
- growth rate
- national income