Farming Foodsteps Quiz - To Food Production

What do these logos mean?

The food is organic.

The meat has been sustainably born, reared and processed in Scotland.

The meat has been sustainably born, reared and processed in England.

The food is certified gluten free.

Traceability is the ability to trace the journey food has made and its source. Why is it important? (select all that apply)

It ensures the safe production of food.

Meat can be traced back to source ensuring it's a genuine product.

It allows farmers to take their livestock with them on holiday.

If there is a problem with a product the source of the problem can be quickly traced.

By law, which of the following details must be included in a label? (Select the 4 correct answers)

Why are meat products processed (tick all that apply)?

To extend shelf life

To increase variety and improve convenience to the customer

To improve the healthiness of the product (reduce fat)

To provide additional nutritional benefits

How many jobs are supported by the Scottish red meat industry (often in areas with fewer work opportunities)

Around 10,000

Around 30,000

Around 50,000

Around 80,000

Animals go to abattoirs to ensure humane slaughter is carried out. There is always a vet present to ensure the highest welfare of the animals and that no injured or sick animals enter the food chain.

True

False

Why should consumers consider the country of origin that meat is produced in (select all that apply)??

Not all countries have animal welfare standards that are as high as the UK.

They shouldn't worry about it - all meat is produced equally.

The sustainability credentials are not always the same (Scotland's climate and landscape allows it to grow livestock naturally - this is not the same globally).

Traceability and farm assurance standards in the UK are some of the best in the world - not all other countries rate so highly.

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