Impact of Globalization on Food Security and Safety: A Review

Abstract

An estimated 151 million children under five are severely stunted, 821 million people are under-nourished, and about 613 million women aged between 15 and 49 are anaemic. On the other hand, the increasing complexity of the food chains is resulting in food safety issues influenced by food policies, international standards, domestic and global politics, social demands, and economic aspects. The global impact of food borne illnesses is disturbing and is estimated to be around 420000 deaths yearly, with one in ten people falling ill. The future of farming is increasingly moving towards uncertainty due to the impact of various factors-population growth, climate change, changing dietary habits, and globalization. The link between food safety and security is known but not yet applied in the actual context. This paper seeks to review the impact of globalization on the food systems, especially the effects on food security and safety, with concomitant mitigation strategies for ensuring safe, secured, and sustainable food systems.