Tag: Global food production

Collectively providing two-thirds of the world's food energy intake, the three primary cereal crops are maize, wheat, and rice. These staple grains have been foundational to human civilization for millennia, feeding billions and forming the basis of global agriculture and trade. Understanding their individual characteristics and contributions is key to appreciating their combined impact on global food security.

Global average per capita meat consumption nearly doubled between 1961 and 2020, rising from 23 kg to 43 kg, and continues to trend upward. This dramatic increase and transformation in how meat consumption has changed from 1960 to today reflects a complex interplay of socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental factors across different regions.

According to the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), with approximately 182 million tonnes produced globally in 2017, the tomato is the world's most consumed vegetable. Often mistaken for a fruit, its widespread use and processing into products like sauce and ketchup cement its top spot in global dietary patterns.

Based on global production weight, sugarcane and maize are the top two most-produced crops, far surpassing others. The answer to what is the most abundant food in the world, however, depends heavily on how you measure abundance: by total tonnage, caloric value, or prevalence as a human staple.

The a2 Milk Company was founded in 2000 in New Zealand by scientist Dr. Corran McLachlan and Howard Paterson, but its production today spans several countries. This expansion raises the question: what country does a2 milk come from when you buy it at your local store? The answer is more complex than a single nation, as the brand operates through a global network of specialized dairy farms.