Influences on the global food supply

• population growth:

  • the fastest growing demographic in the food industry is consumers over the age of 65. this group wants products that provide general health benefits and that could help reduce disability.
• changing demographics:

  • the size, density, age, gender and occupation. consumer needs are one of the main reasons why a company may develop a new product
• health:

  • there is greater consumer awareness of nutrition, diet, and health which has lead to many developments in ares of food manufacture and formulation of food products
• convenience:

  • convenience = changing working hours and accessibility of food.