CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Food production is an integral part of man’s quest to survival as this result in the food we eat everyday. There have been series of food processing company with various methods applied in their production proceses. Since there end product is for public consumption, government is very much interested in the issue of food production, for instance in Nigeria, there is a government agency responsible for food/drug which is NAFDAC-National Agency for food and drug administration and control with view to safeguard the health of the consumers. However, ice cream as food is produced and processed in various ways as food and as appetizer and ice cream is very common in fast food stores.
The meaning of the phrase “ice cream” varies from one country to another. Phrases such as ‘frozen used to distinguish’, gelato’ and otheras are use to distinguish different varieties and styles. In some countries, such as the united states, the phrase ‘ice cream’ applies only to a specific variety, and most government regulate the commercial use of the various terms ingredients. Products that do not meet the criteria to be called ice cream are labeled ‘frozen diary dessert’ instead. In other countries such as Italy and Argentina, one word is used for all variants. An alogues made from diary alternatives such as goals, or sheep milk or milk substitute are available for those who are lactose intolerant, allergic to dairy protein, or vegan.
The most popular flavours of ice cream in North America (based on consumer surveys) are vanilla and chocolate, production industry takes fruits, vegetables and grains in their harvested forms as well as meat directly after the butchering process and processes those into the types of food products that are available for sale in supermarkets. Food production ranges from minimal processing, such as cleaning and packaging, to complicated processes involving lots of addictives and ingredients. Food production processes create products with longer shelf lives than raw food ingredients.
1.2 Objectives of the study
i. To find out the economic value of the choice reason. For the methods adopted in fod production and the resultant effect.
ii. Implication of the various methods adopted particularly in the production of ice cream.
iii. Find out the various methods adopted particularly like the production of ice cream
iv. To reveal the impact of food production among consumers in relation to the cost of production and customers demand.
1.3 Statement of the problem
Food production is an integral part of humanity, and mankind is very busy with the day to day business of food production with series of economics challenges on methods to be adopted and there attendant implications; and as seen man is saddle with the challenges of resolving them.
This study therefore attempt to assess the various methods in the production of ice cream and its economic implications as well.
1.4 Research Questions
This study sought to find answer to the following research questions;
i. What are the various methods adopted in the productin of ice cream?
ii. What are the economic value or implications of the methods adopted in the production of ice cream?
iii. Are there any high point in any of the methods compare to others?
1.5 Significance of the study
The study will enable the public to identify various methods adopted in food production with respect to ice cream and their relative economic high points over each.
The study will promote interest in private entrepreneur in the business of ice making.
Also, the study will get people acquainted with the benefits and requirements in the area of ice cream production.
Finally, this study will enable researchers and the academic field to advance more relevant study that is related to this topic in future and it will serve as a reference for further research work or topics.
1.6 Scope /limitation of the study
The researcher focuses his attention on economic assessment of some methods adopted in fod production with special interest on ice cream productin using the fan ice cream as a case study.
1.7 Operational definition of terms
Food: materials, usually of plant or animal origin, that contains or consists of essential body nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins, or minerals and is ingested and assimilated by an organism to produce energy stimulate growth and maintain life. A specified king of nourishment: breakfast, food, plant food. Nourishment eaten in solid form: food and drink something that nourishes or sustains in a way suggestive of physical nourishment: food for thought, food for the soil. Nafdac: meaning National Agency for food and drug administration and control (i.e. Nigeria’s government agency responsible for the production of food and drug in order to meet standards) Ice-cream: a delicious frozen treat that comes from cows. Ice cream comes in many different flavours and can often be found at your local grociery store. Food production: food production is the process of transforming raw ingredients into prepared food products.