food in the uk

• in the U.K there is a greater demand for food due to more diverse cultures

  
• in the 1800 people used to eat seasonal food

  
• in the U.K there is an opportunity of 


  local produce and agribusiness

  
• due top climate we

  cannot grow everything we want

  
• In the U.K 


  40% of food is imported from other countries

  
• food miles is the

  distance food travels from the farm to the shop

  
• conservation is looking after resources and reducing waste

  
• food miles leave a carbon footprint which could result in climate change

  
• a lack of food could result in :

  malnourishment

  an unhealthy and unproductive population

  the demand for food has increased

  higher prices for food

  lower standard of living