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This account of two foods from Lao People's Democratic Republic -- crisps or chips made from either Lao river algae or wild cassava -- contends that as they become harder to find in Lao, they become more valued in North America & Europe. The chips are not a staple food to anyone. They originated during periods of food insecurity or seasonal scarcity, when Lao women were obliged to collected wild foods from the forest such as the algae & cassava. Thus they might be called 'hunger foods'. But some found their way to the markets of Vientiane where they were discovered by food importers from the West, always looking for unique specialties to sell in niche markets of elite Western chefs & consumers. Thus what is a hunger food in its homeland has become an expensive Lao heritage food abroad. References. J. Stanton

"Food Insecurity" published on by Oxford University Press.

Trust is important in the food sector. This is primarily because households entrust some of the tasks related to food preparation to food processors. The public is concerned about pesticides, food additives, preservatives, and processed foods that may harbor unwanted chemicals or additives. After numerous food scandals, consumers expect food processing industries and retailers to take responsibility for food safety. Meanwhile, the food industry focuses on profit growth and costs reduction to achieve higher production efficiency and competitiveness. It means that they introduce innovations, such as new production methods, processing techniques, and additives. Consumers have to delegate the responsibility for ensuring food safety to food producers, retailers, and regulatory authorities who ensure that the foods are safe, healthy, and pose no risks. For consumers, trusting these actors can reduce feelings of uncertainty. It is helpful for companies to be responsible for their activities through transparency and traceability. In turn, the food industry tries to gain consumers' trust by providing objective information, such as ranked brands or labels on food packages.