In a recent interview, experts emphasized the critical role of food in our lives, stating, “Food is the foundation of life, and grains are at its core. To save food is to invest in our future.” According to the “2024 World Food Security and Nutrition Status” report, an alarming 713 to 757 million people around the globe faced hunger in 2023. This statistic translates to one in every eleven individuals struggling to find enough to eat. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has estimated that the food lost and wasted annually could feed 1.26 billion hungry people worldwide.
As we approach the 44th World Food Day on October 16, the message is clear: we must start valuing every grain of food, eliminate waste, and take action to protect the hard-earned harvests that nourish us all.
It is essential to keep these statistics in mind as we continue to discuss food security and sustainability. The recommendations come from various reports, including the “2024 World Food Waste Index Report” and the “2023 China Food and Nutrition Development Report,” reflecting a growing concern about the state of global food security.
