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What are the food groups according to FAO?

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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) does not define a single, universal set of food groups, but rather uses different classification systems depending on the specific application, such as monitoring global statistics or assessing dietary diversity. This flexible approach allows the FAO to address various nutritional and food security issues with greater precision.

How do we measure food production? A comprehensive guide

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According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), global primary crop production reached 9.9 billion tonnes in 2023. But beyond raw tonnage, accurately answering the question 'how do we measure food production?' is crucial for tracking food security, supply chain efficiency, and global economic health.