Category: International policy

According to the Food Fortification Initiative, over 80 countries have legislated mandatory folic acid fortification for at least one staple grain to combat micronutrient deficiencies and reduce neural tube defects. This public health intervention has proven highly effective in regions that implement it consistently.

According to parliamentary records from February 2025 citing the latest available Global Food Security Index, Ireland is a top contender, consistently ranking among the most food-secure nations worldwide. This impressive standing is no accident, but the result of strategic policies and a robust agricultural sector.

Over 29 nations currently cultivate genetically modified (GM) crops on a large scale, while dozens of countries have banned their cultivation. This creates a complex global landscape, making it difficult to pinpoint a single country that does not use GMO, as import policies vary widely even in countries with strict cultivation bans.