Abstract:

The ever-growing human population is recognised as one of the root causes of environmental problems such as climate change, deforestation, dwindling water resources or biodiversity loss.

The global success of nutrition in recent years has attracted international attention in terms of food security – access to "nutritious food for a healthy and active life" for all people, in line with FAO policies.

The growth of the world population, the technical-scientific and socio-economic evolution have determined the increase of the need for food products and the diversification of their range.

Disturbing trends in agricultural production and current international trade policies raise questions about whether or not food production and distribution will improve quickly enough to catch up with population growth and achieve the goal of food security.

Moreover, attempts to meet the growing demand for food are leading the world to overuse sources. For the most part, developing countries cultivate almost all arable land. In some areas, fertile land is exploited without giving it time to regenerate. Fresh (drinking) water supplies are degrading or running out. The production of the food industry has decreased. These trends are making it increasingly difficult to meet the world's food needs.