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What is Globalization?

What is Globalization? Read to learn more.

A simplified description of globalization is that we are able to connect to different parts of the world, in many different ways. This is not a bad thing, as it provides important support for our well-being by bringing goods and services to places that lack these. What can be problematic is being disconnected both physically and mentally from where or how these foods are produced. Miriam takes a closer look at a prawn.

This video was filmed on location in a kitchen in Stockholm, Sweden.

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