Sadra Gostar Artam

The global trade of food is a diverse and complex operation and one in which most countries strive to take part.

The international trade of food is growing as countries rely on each other to secure an adequate and varied food supply.Governments recognize that a strong national & international food industry is including important suppliers of food to the population and a significant contributor to food security.

the disciplines of food developing are continuously providing a broader range of foods by developing new and more sophisticated preservation, processing and packaging techniques which make foods safer, less perishable and more attractive to the consumer. Second, rapid transport and improved handling methods have reduced the length of time and difficulties associated with moving food long distances, thus allowing traders access to new and far-away markets.
Whether a country is a net food importer or exporter may be determined by factors such as local conditions for agricultural production and food manufacturing, costs and demands for domestic or foreign food products and economic activities which provide other sources of income.