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- Title
The Impact of Transnational "Big Food" Companies on the South: A View from Brazil.
- Authors
Monteiro, Carlos A.; Cannon, Geoffrey
- Abstract
An essay is presented on the transnational big food and beverage companies. It discusses the displacement of traditional long-established food systems and dietary patterns in Brazil and in other Southern countries. It examines the impact of displacement on the public health and public goods in the South. It also explores the activities and influence of the food and beverage industry in the health arena.
- Subjects
BRAZIL; FOOD industry; BEVERAGE industry; INTERNATIONAL business enterprises; PUBLIC health; HEALTH products
- Publication
PLoS Medicine, 2012, Vol 9, Issue 7, p1
- ISSN
1549-1277
- Publication type
Essay
- DOI
10.1371/journal.pmed.1001252