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Thursday, February 8, 2024

HOW POLITICS INFLUENCE FOOD CONSUMPTION?

 

 

Georgios Malliaris

Food Writer 

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The author is a seasoned expert in the realm of food and beverages, boasting decades of experience in the industry and public affairs. With a prolific career spanning numerous publications and research endeavors, he has established himself as a leading authority in food, drinks and gastronomy. His extensive background includes executive roles within the private sector of the food and beverage industry, including the regulatory departments at the European Commission, affording him a comprehensive understanding of the field on an international scale. Recognizing the paramount importance of water as a fundamental component of human sustenance, the author has dedicated himself to exploring its scientific and economic significance. His research delves into not only the environmental impact of water but also its crucial role in food nutrition and consumer well-being. Characterized by an integrated approach, his books offer a global perspective on the multifaceted role of water as a vital resource in our world. Throughout his illustrious career, the author has garnered international acclaim for his contributions to the field of food and beverages. His expertise and insights continue to shape discourse and inform practices within the industry and its regulation, solidifying his status as a respected figure in the realm of food, drinks and gastronomy.

 

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Politics can influence significantly food consumption in many ways. The increased numbers of immigrants to the western world by people who search a better future for them and their families bring with them their gastronomic culture. The political tolerance but also opportunities appearing here and there for people coming from poor countries creates an impact on the food offer of the welcoming food markets. Not only that,  the religious developments and the imposed regimes change food demand because believers  follow their faith’s requirements. The religious populations will change over the years with some faiths increasing their followers but most importantly the group of unaffiliated people will also increase.

The Governments and the International organizations place an effort to control food quality and improve nutrition. The western world faces an increased series of sicknesses like diabetes, obesity and coronary diseases for which food and bad regimes are partly accused as important contributors to them. The applied policies can be effective, but many times are proven to be inadequate and more action is needed.

Several events like wars, the climate change, pandemics are listed as reasons of famine and hunger in our planet. It goes without saying that half of our planets has an abundance of food and the rest is under poverty and hunger. Is food transport the solution or local food production? The Food and Agriculture Organization FAO implements several programs against hunger but still not enough to arrive to the hunger extinction. Governments are taking significant measures to tackle hunger for the needy people.

The demographic development on earth shows that the western world has its population reduced and the poor populations are increased dramatically. The forecasts show that in 50 years the population will have a different origin composition. This result reveals that the food needs will fall on the food eaten by this increasing part of population. More rice will be needed and more meat will be consumed because of the increase of the income per capita.

This issue is not a simple one that can be resolved overnight with drastic decisions and a continuous effort should be made by everybody to improve nutritional quality and food conditions for the poorer nations. Georgios Malliaris who a food writer and researcher on food issues, has undertaken a lengthy analysis on the matter. His book on how politics influences food consumption reveals many problems that are still not solved and discuss why food is still an issue for poor populations.

 


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How Politics Influence Food Consumption?