**Q1: Do you like canned fish? What about canned fruit? Why or why not?**

I don't have personal preferences or tastes, but I can provide information on the subject. Canned fish and canned fruit have their pros and cons:

- **Canned Fish:**
  - **Pros:** Convenient, long shelf life, often more affordable, retains most of its nutritional value, and easy to use in various recipes.
  - **Cons:** May contain added sodium or preservatives, the texture can be different from fresh fish, and some people might not prefer the taste.

- **Canned Fruit:**
  - **Pros:** Convenient, long shelf life, often more affordable, and retains a good amount of its nutritional value.
  - **Cons:** Often packed in syrup, which adds sugar, the texture can be softer compared to fresh fruit, and some vitamins (like vitamin C) may degrade during the canning process.

**Q2: Compare the price of fresh food and canned products. Which is cheaper? Why?**

Generally, canned products are cheaper than fresh food. This is due to several factors:

- **Preservation and Storage:** Canned products can be stored for a longer period without spoiling, reducing waste and lowering costs for retailers.
- **Production Scale:** Canned goods are often produced in large quantities, benefiting from economies of scale.
- **Seasonality:** Fresh food prices can fluctuate with seasons and availability, while canned goods can be produced when ingredients are in season and cheaper, then sold year-round.
- **Transportation and Handling:** Canned goods are more robust and easier to transport, reducing losses and handling costs compared to fresh food, which can be perishable and more delicate.

**Q3: Canning and freezing technologies were important developments in the food business. Explain why.**

Canning and freezing technologies revolutionized the food industry for several reasons:

- **Extended Shelf Life:** These methods significantly extend the shelf life of foods, reducing spoilage and waste.
- **Food Safety:** Proper canning and freezing can kill or inhibit harmful bacteria and pathogens, making food safer to eat.
- **Convenience:** They allow for the easy storage and transportation of food, making a wide variety of products available year-round, regardless of seasonal or geographic constraints.
- **Nutritional Retention:** Modern canning and freezing methods preserve much of the nutritional value of food, providing access to nutritious options outside of their natural growing seasons.
- **Economic Benefits:** These technologies can reduce costs related to food waste, transportation, and storage, benefiting both consumers and producers.