Food distribution
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Food distribution, a method of distributing (or transporting) food from one place to another, is a very imporant factor in public nutrition. Where it breaks down, famine, malnutrition or illness can occur. During some periods of Ancient Rome, food distribution occurred with the policy of giving free bread to its citizens under the provision of a common good.
There are three main components of food distribution:
- Transport infrastructure, such as roads, vehicles, rail transport, airports, and ports.
- Food handling technology and regulation, such as refrigeration, and storage, warehousing.
- Adequate source and supply logistics, based on demand and need.
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