FARM TO FORK: It is reasonable to expect that in the future the requirements for beekeeping will parallel other sectors of food production and safety

摘要

Perhaps you have heard the phrase, "From Farm to Fork." It is not uncommon in agricultural circles and is usually aimed at the consumer. The idea is that what they are eating has received continuity of care throughout the journey from raw agriculturalproduct to finished, ready-to-use table fare. In the past, to a degree consumers have taken for granted that the food products they purchase are of acceptable quality, safe, and represent the product they are expecting. A recent trend, however, is thatof increasing skepticism about the finished product on the shelf. More and more, consumers want additional information about the products they consume. Where did it come from? (Country of Origin Labeling) What is in it? (Nutritional Information Panel) Are there any health risks associated with the product? (Allergen notice and Trans-Fat labeling). As you can see, there have already been a number of changes over the years - many of them fairly recent. Because the consumer has become more discerning about the food they purchase, growers, packagers and marketers have had to respond with changes in the way those products are handled.