The average consumer is about three generations removed from agriculture. This means that the last family member to be involved in agriculture was their great grandparents. As consumers get further removed from agriculture, their knowledge and understanding of where their food comes from diminishes and fear more rapidly becomes a factor in food purchases. As such, traceability becomes important to food processors. Read More
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