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Module 7 - Unit 1

Overview of Digital Technologies and Their Impact on the Food Supply Chain
Key aspects
Digital Certification Systems: Ensuring Trust and Safety
Practical Activity: Analyzing Digital Tools in Food Product Selection
Glossary

2.1.3 Practical Activity: Analyzing Digital Tools in Food Product Selection

Objective: To evaluate the role of digital technologies in aiding consumers making informed food product choices, aligning with the trend of "Attention to specific nutritional needs."

Instructions:

  1. Choose a Digital Grocery Shopping Platform: Select a popular digital grocery shopping platform or app that allows users to order groceries online.
  2. Create a Shopping List: Create a hypothetical shopping list that includes various food products, keeping in mind specific dietary requirements or preferences (e.g., vegetarian, gluten-free, low-sugar).
  3. Use Digital Features: Explore the digital features of the chosen platform or app. Look for tools or functionalities that assist users in selecting food products based on their dietary needs. These might include filters, search options or product recommendations.
  4. Analyze Results: Execute searches and filters on the platform to find food products that meet your specified dietary requirements. Take note of how the platform assists you in finding suitable products. Evaluate the ease of use, accuracy of recommendations and any additional information provided about the products (e.g., nutritional facts, allergen information).
  5. Reflect and Document: Write a brief report or summary of your experience. Discuss how the digital platform's features helped you make informed food choices. Consider whether the platform contributed to addressing specific nutritional needs and how it aligns with the trend of using digital tools for a personalized food selection process.
  • Optional Extension: If possible, compare your experience using the digital platform to the traditional in-store shopping process. Reflect on the advantages and disadvantages of each approach.

This practical exercise allows you to interact with digital tools commonly used in the food industry and experience firsthand how technology can assist consumers in making informed food choices. It aligns with the broader trend of addressing specific nutritional needs and promotes independent learning by encouraging students to explore and analyze digital platforms autonomously.