food preparation; provisioning
Refers to the act or process of preparing food supplies, especially for a journey, military operation, or emergency. Often used in logistical contexts.
We arrange food preparation before the expedition.
If food preparation is insufficient, a long voyage is difficult.
食料準備 is a more general term for food preparation, while 糧食準備 often carries a nuance of provisioning for a specific purpose like a journey or military operation.
Compound of 糧食 (りょうしょく, 'provisions, food supply') and 準備 (じゅんび, 'preparation').