ROOM AT THE TABLE - Intersight - University at Buffalo
ROOM AT THE TABLE - Intersight - University at Buffalo
ROOM AT THE TABLE - Intersight - University at Buffalo
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DISTRIBUTION<br />
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Distribution<br />
After food is processed, food is distributed to<br />
consumers through several distribution channels. The<br />
role of the distributors is to supply food to the consumers.<br />
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gets into the hands (and stomachs) of the residents and<br />
consumers of Erie County. 1 (d5(/4,$(1')#,/,"#E(1,$/+,2%/"+$(<br />
are the actors who last control the food before it reaches the<br />
consumer. They encapsul<strong>at</strong>e many individuals, institutions,<br />
and businesses within Erie County and include entities such<br />
as supermarkets, grocery stores, food retail cooper<strong>at</strong>ives,<br />
convenience stores restaurants and c<strong>at</strong>erers. All businesses<br />
where food is sold directly to consumers are part of this<br />
stage of the food system. Food distribution also includes<br />
institutions—both public and priv<strong>at</strong>e—th<strong>at</strong> provide food<br />
to their members and p<strong>at</strong>rons, such as hospitals or schools.
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