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Factors affecting food choice
Which factors can affect food choice?Think about this question and share your ideas with the class.
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QuantityHow could the quantity of food affect choice?
Consider which consumers this might impact.
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Likes and dislikes?How could likes and dislikes affect food choice?
Consider which consumers this might impact.
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Culture and religionHow could culture and religion affect food choice?
Consider Jewish, Muslim, Hindu and other cultures and religions.
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Cooking equipment and practical skillsHow could cooking equipment and practical skills affect food choice?
Consider which consumers this might impact.
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Healthy eatingHow could healthy eating affect choice with the meat featured below?
Consider which consumers this might impact.
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CostHow could cost affect food choice?
Consider which consumers this might impact.
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Factors Influencing Consumer Product Choice
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Conduct a survey in your school and create your own graph below based on what affects food choice.
Factor 1
Factor 2
Factor 3
Factor 5
Factor 4
Factor 6
Factor 7
Factor 8
Factor 10
Factor 9
Percentage of consumers affected (%)
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Match the description with the retail outlet
Butcher or farm shop Supermarket
Small quantities of meat (single portions) are available for purchase.
Specialist advice on different meat cuts and recipes ideas are provided for the consumer.
Customers are served individually and service may be slower as a result.
Products are sold lose without labelling such as use-by dates or cooking instructions.
Consumers must use self-selection and are able to browse and select products in their own time.
All meat products are labelled with weight, price, date marks and storage and preparation instructions.
Consumers are able to purchase a wide range of other goods in the same store.
Added value, family packs and offers are often available.
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Different types of retailers offer different benefits to consumers
Different types of retailers offer different benefits to consumers
Butcher or farm shop Supermarket
Small quantities of meat (single portions) are available for purchase.
Specialist advice on different meat cuts and recipes ideas are provided for the consumer.
Customers are served individually and service may be slower as a result.
Products are sold lose without labelling such as use-by dates or cooking instructions.
Consumers must use self-selection and are able to browse and select products in their own time.
All meat products are labelled with weight, price, date marks. storage and preparation instructions.
Consumers are able to purchase a wide range of other goods in the same store.
Added value, family packs and offers are often available.
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