Sociology of food

The sociology of food is the study of food and how it relates to the history, progression, and future development of society. Studies includes the production and consumption of food as well as its medical, spiritual and ethical applications.

The aspect of food distribution in societies can be examined through the analysis of the changes in the food supply chain. Globalization in particular has significant effects on the food supply chain by enabling scale effect in the food distribution industry.

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