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food policy  

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  • A food policy is a decision, program, or project, endorsed by a government agency, business, or organization, that affects how food is produced, processed, distributed, purchased, protected, and disposed of. Food policy can pertain to local, regional, provincial, national, or within-institution regulations. [Source: The Encyclopedia of Political Science; Food Policy]

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