Today more countires import food from different parts of the world. Discuss the adventages and disadvantages of this trend. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

With the rise of globalization in the past two decades, more and more
countries
choose to buy
food
from other
countries
rather than
producing
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their own meals. It is often the case that
food
importers are higher-income
countries
and those with fewer resources for
argriculture
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agriculture
while
food
suppliers are lower-income
countries
and those with richer natural and human resources in
food
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the food
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production industry. In
this
essay, I will discuss the pros and cons of the
food
import trend for both the import
countries
and the export
countries
. For the exporters, selling their agricultural
produces
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abroad is a strategic way to increase their income levels in a short to medium time period.
For example
,
Vietnam
has been among the top
rice
exporters for many years,
along with
Thailand.
Such
large
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amount of exported
rice
allows
Vietnam
to bring back giant revenue for
rice
growers and traders, keeping the lives of millions of farmers stable across fluctuations
of
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the economy.
While
other economies suffered from the
Covid-19
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COVID-19
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pandemic,
Vietnam
still flourished thanks to its strength in
rice
production and export activities.
However
,
such
advantage
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does not come without a cost.
While
quantity results in big numbers in terms of revenue, quality is the ultimate factor that leads to sustainable success. Because Vietnamese farmers rely too much on exporting raw
produces
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, they do not gain from the added
values
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value
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from the whole process of
food
production, starting from
high quality
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high-quality
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cultivation to well-branded consumer products.
For example
,
Vietnam
is the top exporter when it comes to robusta
coffee
.
However
, you might never see a bag of Vietnamese
coffee
when you visit a foreign store.
That is
because the
coffee
inside has been packaged and branded outside by another well-recognized name. Without a good brand name, Vietnamese
coffee
remains underpriced, and we
do not
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make more money without having to work harder on the field. For the importers, importing
food
outside is good because they do not need to do what they are not good at.
For example
, the UK is good at innovative technology and financial consulting business, so they can just focus on these industries, leaving
food
for other
countries
to take care of.
Nevertheless
, dependency on
outside
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supply of
food
can put the country in a precarious situation if there is a global crisis that prevents normal transportation activities from happening. In conclusion, global
food
trade provides both opportunities and challenges to
countries
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involved.
While
importers are at risk of
food
security and reduced authorship in their own
food
resources, exporters are sacrificing their quality for
quantity
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the quantity
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of export and undervalued consumer
food
products. To embrace the benefits of global
food
trade, both sides need to balance their supply and consumption.
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task achievement
Your essay effectively addresses both the advantages and disadvantages of importing food, but ensure every point is clearly tied back to the main question. For example, explicitly mention how each point impacts the economies or societies of the exporting/importing countries.
coherence cohesion
Build more seamless transitions between paragraphs, especially when shifting from exporters' to importers' points. This can help improve the overall flow of the essay.
coherence cohesion
Excellent introduction and conclusion that clearly outline the essay's main points and summarize the discussion effectively.
task achievement
Your essay includes relevant and specific examples that enhance your arguments, such as examples from Vietnam and the UK.
coherence cohesion
The essay maintains a clear and logical structure throughout, making it easy to follow your points and understand your analysis.

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