protectedfoodshopping
nounUK /prəˈtɛktɪd fuːd ˈʃɒpɪŋ/
US /prəˈtɛktɪd fuːd ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
Buying food that is kept safe and special so it cannot be copied or made by others.
The farmers' group does protectedfoodshopping to sell their special cheese.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Shopping for foods that have a special legal label saying where they come from.
Protectedfoodshopping helps people find real Parmesan cheese from Italy.
3. Buying food in a way that keeps it safe from harm or theft.
The store uses protectedfoodshopping to keep its fresh fruit safe.
4. Choosing foods that are officially recognized as special and unique.
Her protectedfoodshopping list includes only foods with special names.