sources changing

• past

  • majority of food grown in the UK
  • fruit and veg grown, sold and consumed when in season
  • food preserved - pickling, salting, freezing
• now

  • people used to consuming food all year round - even when out of season
  • people enjoy foods not grown in UK - eg banana
  • people concerned about environmental effects - demand for organic food
  • food is imported to meet demand