Future of Consumption
China is facing a food problem - and the Western diet could be to blame
Over the past two decades, China's prevailing diet has shifted towards a Western diet, leaving the country short of land.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
Key Issue
System Initiative
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
Key Issue
System Initiative
Food and Nutrition Security
Food and Nutrition Security
How a digitized ‘nose’ can help fight food waste
New technology able to detect chemical signatures of ripening food could provide a powerful tool for minimizing food waste where it matters most – in the home.
Environment
A movement has begun to change the way we grow our food
Agricultural innovation has so far managed to stay ahead of the population curve. Staving off future crises will require a new wave of innovation.
Sustainable Development
Pet "superfoods" could be seriously damaging to the environment.
Your pet's food could have a large impact on the environment.
Sustainable Development
Millions of Africans depend on fishing. We must stop the plunder of their oceans
Illegal fishing is responsible for the loss of $1.3 billion a year in West Africa alone – but a new agreement on international fisheries transparency standards could help put a stop to th...
Africa
Millions of Africans depend on fishing. We must stop the plunder of their oceans
Illegal fishing is responsible for the loss of $1.3 billion a year in West Africa alone – but a new agreement on international fisheries transparency standards could help put a stop to th...
Environment
Is that a farm on your roof? Agriculture is thriving in some unexpected places
From shipping containers to high-rises, urban farms seemingly sprout anywhere – and they're growing in popularity. Here are a few innovative examples.
Environment
Barack Obama says you should change your eating habits to save the planet
Former US President Barack Obama has spoken out on climate change and food policy.
Fragility, Violence and Conflict
The true cause of hunger and famine? War and weak governance
It is not a lack of food that has caused famine-like conditions in countries like South Sudan and Yemen. The crises exist because of violence and conflict.
Agenda in Focus: Social Entrepreneurs
Our food system is bust. This innovative three-step plan could fix it
Food is meant to be our life source, but instead it is making us fat and unhealthy. We need a "real food" revolution.
Environment
1.4 million African children at imminent risk of starvation
1.4 million children are on the brink of starving to death and it’s a manmade problem
Global
In which countries is food the most expensive?
Food prices are rising again. In some countries, the effect will be disastrous.
Future of Consumption
We can eradicate hunger by 2030. Here's how
Every day too many men and women in countries across the globe struggle to feed their children a simple, nutritious meal. Here are 5 things we need to do to change that.
Food and Nutrition Security
Which countries spend the most on food? This map will show you
Americans spend just 6% of their income on food. In some countries, that figure is as high as 56%.
Africa
One in three people worldwide suffer from malnutrition
Exploring the global impact of malnutrition.