moral food choices

• personal choice is often based on a persons idea of what is right and wrong
• animal welfare is a concern dor many people and people may choose to eat foods where they know the animals have been treated ethically such as free range products or they may avoid eating meat altogether eg vegetarians or vegans
• working conditions:

  • fairtrade products are popular with customers who want to make sure the farmers in developing countries get a fair price for their produce
  • fairtrade products are often slightly more expensive than non fairtrade items
• environmental impact:

  • people may prefer to buy british or local produce, or foods that are in season, in order to support the local economy and reduce food miles
  • some fish products say whether the fish was caught using sustainable methods, to avoid ecosystem damage or extinction
• eating naturally:

  • some people prefer to eat organic foods which are produced without the use of synthetic chemicals
  • organic foods are grown using natural fertilisers and natural pest control
  • people may want to avoid buying GM foods, over concerns about unwanted effects on the consumer and the environment