The Irish Food Industry (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Six primary sectors of Irish food industry
Six primary sectors of Irish food industry
Dairy, meat, seafood, cereal/bakery, beverage, convenience
Irish dairy sector's international reputation
Irish dairy sector's international reputation
Exceptional milk & dairy products
Why Irish dairy farms produce superior quality
Why Irish dairy farms produce superior quality
Favourable climate & natural grasslands
Ireland's global reputation in meat sector
Ireland's global reputation in meat sector
Grass-fed beef
Main products of Irish seafood sector
Main products of Irish seafood sector
Salmon, mackerel, shellfish
Notable Irish beverage sector products
Notable Irish beverage sector products
Whiskey, beer, other alcoholic beverages
Ireland's primary food exports
Ireland's primary food exports
Dairy products, beef, beverages (whiskey/beer), seafood
Main food items Ireland imports
Main food items Ireland imports
Exotic fruits, coffee, spices, speciality items
Career roles in agriculture & farming
Career roles in agriculture & farming
Farm manager, agricultural consultant, agronomist
Career roles in food science & technology
Career roles in food science & technology
Food scientist, technologist, quality assurance officer
Definition of small businesses in food industry
Definition of small businesses in food industry
Independently owned, limited size & revenue
Definition of home enterprises
Definition of home enterprises
Operated from home, family-run, focus on niche products
How small businesses lead food innovation
How small businesses lead food innovation
Experiment with new recipes, ingredients, techniques
Three challenges small food businesses face
Three challenges small food businesses face
Limited resources, market competition, regulatory compliance
Government support for small food businesses
Government support for small food businesses
Grants/funding, training programmes, marketing/promotion