Global Food Systems
Food & Beverage
A course by
Lincoln University
An introduction to national and international food systems, including bio-physical, socio-economic, and regulatory factors that impact food production, distribution, and consumption.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Core skills this course teaches
Understand stages of the food system
Demonstrate an understanding of areas of knowledge relevant to the different stages of the global food system.
Inter-disciplinary nature of food systems
Describe the inter-disciplinary nature of the bio-physical environment and biological production systems and their impact on food supply chains.
Food composition and nutritive requirements
Outline the chemical and nutritive components of foods commonly eaten by different ethnic and social groups and the effect of those requirements and preferences on global food systems.
What You're Signing Up For
This course introduces students to a range of national and international food systems, examining the stages from bio-physical inputs through to consumer markets. It covers the socio-economic and regulatory factors that influence food systems, the impact of biological production systems, chemical and nutritive food components, and the structure and marketing of global food supply chains. The course also explores the effect of cultural and socio-economic perspectives on food systems.
Course Content
- Overview of global and national food systems
- Bio-physical environment and biological production systems
- Supply chain structure and processes
- Chemical and nutritive components of foods
- Consumer preferences and impact on food supply
- Socio-economic and regulatory factors influencing food systems
- Marketing strategies in the food supply chain
- Cultural and socio-economic perspectives on food systems
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Food & Beverage
Agriculture
Supply Chain
Hospitality
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level roles in food production, supply chain, and agribusiness
Support roles in food marketing and distribution