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A renewed call for food security on World Food Day

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Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   New from McKinsey & Company   Curated by Molly Lierbergall   Digital Editor, New York A renewed call for food security on World Food Day Compounded by geopolitical challenges and climatic events, 3.1 billion people around the world today cannot afford a healthy diet. The food security crisis will only worsen if crucial issues aren't addressed. This #WorldFoodDay, dive deeper on the current challenges facing the global food system from senior partner Daniel Aminetzah, and catch a debrief from senior partner Clarisse Magnin-Mallez on waste reduction strategies that will help grocers save produce and profits. Read more A reflection on global food security challenges amid the war in Ukraine and the early impact of climate change Geopolitical and climatic events are impacting the food system's resilience. Here's what happened this year, what may come next year, potential consequences, and considerations that may mitigate the impact. Be prepared  Reducing food loss: What grocery retailers and manufacturers can do An estimated $600 billion worth of food is lost during or just after harvest. Can manufacturers and grocers do anything about it? Definitely—and it will be good for business, people, and the planet. Enable lasting change  Voice of the US farmer in 2022: Innovating through uncertainty A McKinsey survey shows that growers are embracing new products and technologies to manage market unpredictability. See the results  Evolving ecosystems: Advanced analytics in shrimp aquaculture The latest innovations in digital ecosystems can help standardize, automate, and optimize farming practices. Seize the opportunities  Nourishing equity: Meeting Black consumers' needs in food Retailers and restaurants have an opportunity to give Black consumers equitable access to the foods they want. Stay updated  The rising risk of a global food crisis The war in Ukraine poses a looming threat to the worldwide food supply. Here's what's at stake—and what might be done to help. Understand the issues  Hungry and confused: The winding road to conscious eating Half of consumers call healthy eating a top priority; one-third say sustainable eating is too. But to satisfy consumers' commitment to eating more healthily, food producers and retailers need to get innovative. Be healthy How advanced analytics can address agricultural supply chain shocks Building automated supply chain planning systems to address global shocks could lead to significant cost savings for agricultural organizations. Brace for impact  Grocers' sustainability opportunity in transforming the food system This moment of truth requires leadership from CEOs and a transformational focus throughout organizations. Lead well  Make room for alternative proteins: What it takes to build a new sector Alternative proteins have the potential to dramatically slow climate change. This interview with three leaders in the field reveals the strategies and insights needed to unlock that potential. Get perspective  How to reduce postharvest crop losses in the agricultural supply chain Cutting postharvest waste could translate to cost savings for grain-trading companies, as well as to potential land gains for countries at high risk of grain loss. Reduce postharvest crop losses  Black farmers in the US: The opportunity for addressing racial disparities in farming Achieving peer-level economic performance could generate billions in value for the agriculture industry. Increase representation  Author Talks: Food and inequality in America Inequality starts on the dinner plate. Health for all  MORE FROM MCKINSEY One million saved meals One-third of the world's food is wasted annually. By saving and repurposing just half of this waste, almost all the undernourished people in the world could be fed. Learn more  To see more essential reading on topics that matter, visit McKinsey Themes. Follow our thinking Share these insights Did you enjoy this email? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions here. McKinsey Insights - Get our latest thinking on your iPhone, iPad or Android. This email contains information about McKinsey's research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more information on how we use and protect your information, please review our privacy policy. You received this email because you subscribed to our Energy, Resources & Materials alert list. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2022 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007