Ensuring Global Food Safety: Exploring Global Harmonization

242 Pages·2019·7.785 MB·English

by  Oliva DSouza (editor)

ENSURING GLOBAL FOOD
SAFETY: EXPLORING GLOBAL
HARMONIZATION

ENSURING GLOBAL FOOD
SAFETY: EXPLORING GLOBAL
HARMONIZATION
Edited by:
Oliva DSouza
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Ensuring Global Food Safety: Exploring Global Harmonization
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ABOUT THE EDITOR
Dr. Oliva DSouza is a dental surgeon with post-graduate diplomas in medical
administration and medical tourism. She has completed multiple certifications
in Six Sigma, 5-S, public health, organizational development and people skills.
Having honed her clinical skills at the Armed Forces Institute of Dental Sci-
ences, she practiced at various private and corporate hospitals for 15 plus years,
before moving on to pursuing her passion for writing, editing and academic
research. She has a keen interest in research, data analysis and the application of
artificial intelligence in healthcare. She freelances as a technical and academic
consultant/editor for many websites, blogs and dental product companies. She
has completed the women’s entrepreneurship program from Indian Institute of
Management, Bangalore. She serves as a director for a startup in the artificial
intelligence area and also runs a business in handcrafted, natural spa products.
She enjoys sports and is a voracious reader.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
List of Figures ........................................................................................................xi
Preface........................................................................ .......................................xiii
Chapter 1 The Concept of Food Security ...................................................................1
1.1 Introduction .........................................................................................2
1.2 Terminology And Concepts Related To Food Security ...........................6
1.3 Need For Food Security .......................................................................9
1.4 Five Key Global Food Security Issues ................................................14
1.5 Food Safety Net Programs ..................................................................20
1.6 Emerging Issues In Food Safety Nets ...................................................22
1.7 Emerging Issues In Agricultural Productivity And Food Security .........23
1.8 Conclusion ........................................................................................26
References ...............................................................................................27
Chapter 2 Food Production And Food Production Systems ......................................29
2.1 Introduction .......................................................................................30
2.2 Origin Of Food Production ................................................................32
2.3 Types Of Food Production And Processing .........................................34
2.4 Traditional Food Processing Methods .................................................35
2.5 Sustainable Agriculture: Impacts On Food Production .......................37
2.6 Linking Food Production And Food Security ......................................42
2.7 Food Systems .....................................................................................44
2.8 The Current State Of Food Security ....................................................45
2.9 Observed Impacts, With Detection And Attribution ...........................47
2.10 Food Security And Food Prices .........................................................52
2.11 Sensitivity Of Food Production To Weather And Climate ..................53
References ...............................................................................................59
Chapter 3 Global Food Security And Supply Chain .................................................61
3.1 Introduction .......................................................................................62
3.2 Food Supply Chain Safety And Security: A Concern
Of Global Importance ....................................................................65
3.3 Impact Of Climate On Food Supply Chains .......................................67
3.4 Food Loss And Waste In The Food Supply Chain ................................71
3.5 Technology For Food Wastage In The Supply Chain ............................76
3.6 Sustainable Logistics And Transport To Ensure Food Security ..............81
3.7 Conclusion ........................................................................................84
References ...............................................................................................86
Chapter 4 Biotechnology And Its Impact On Food Security ....................................87
4.1 Introduction ......................................................................................88
4.2 Potentials Of Biotechnology In Crop Improvement ............................93
4.3 Plant Production And Biotechnology .................................................97
4.4 Difficulties For The Nations .............................................................104
4.5 Worldwide Positions .......................................................................106
4.6 Dealing With Economic Issues .........................................................107
4.7 Risks Of Biotechnology ...................................................................112
References .............................................................................................115
Chapter 5 Global Food Security And Strategies .....................................................117
5.1 Introduction .....................................................................................118
5.2 Strategies During Climate Change ....................................................122
5.3 Strategies In Food Availability .........................................................130
5.4 Agriculture Strategies And Food Security ..........................................133
5.5 Identifying The Problems And Making The Successful Strategies ......136
References .............................................................................................139
Chapter 6 Food Security And Policies: The Global Perspective .............................141
6.1 Introduction .....................................................................................142
6.2 Public Policies For Food Security In Countries With
Different Development Levels ......................................................144
6.3 Food And Nutrition Security: Critical Factors And Public Policy ......149
6.4 Public Policy And Public Programs To Address Food Insecurity ........153
6.5 Three Reasons Why You Should Care About Food Security Policy .....157
6.6 What Do Effective Food Security Policies Look Like? .......................159
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