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Most food produced for the food industry comes from commodity crops using conventional agricultural practices. Agriculture is the process of producing food, feeding products, fiber and other desired products by the cultivation of certain plants and the raising of domesticated animals . On average, 83% of the food consumed by humans is produced ...
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A drink or beverage is a liquid intended for human consumption. In addition to their basic function of satisfying thirst, drinks play important roles in human culture. Common types of drinks include plain drinking water, milk, juice, smoothies and soft drinks. Traditionally warm beverages include coffee, tea, and hot chocolate.
Food is the main source of energy and of nutrition for animals, and is usually of animal or plant origin. Subcategories This category has the following 48 subcategories, out of 48 total.
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The word derives from the early 19th century, taken from the French word restaurer 'provide meat for', literally 'restore to a former state' [2] and, being the present participle of the verb, [3] the term restaurant may have been used in 1507 as a "restorative beverage", and in correspondence in 1521 to mean 'that which restores the strength, a fortifying food or remedy'.
The food and drink industry is an important sector in the English economy consisting of hot and alcoholic beverages [a], spices, cereals, livestock, fisheries, sugar and honey. [1] The total value of England's food and drinks exports is £10.2bn as of 2021. [2]