The Medical Journal of Australia
Episode 520: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 14: The future of food and nutrition, with Professor Johannes le Coutre
Jul 9, 2023
Professor Johannes le Coutre discusses the future of food and nutrition, highlighting the need to increase food production to meet the demands of a growing global population. The podcast explores sustainable food production challenges and innovations, consumer preferences for lab-grown meat, and the role of consumers, governments, and regulators in ensuring food security. Additionally, it delves into Australia's food security challenges, the impact of food import dependence post-Brexit, and contrasting attitudes towards genetically modified food.
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- Increasing food production by 70% is imperative to meet the needs of a growing global population.
- Lab-grown meat offers a sustainable alternative to traditional meat production, but its success depends on consumer acceptance and affordability.
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Challenges in Increasing Food Production for Growing Population
With the global population expected to increase by 2 billion in the next 30 years, reaching 9.5 to 10 billion by 2050, the necessity to increase food production by about 70% is crucial. This growth will require innovations in the entire food system, spanning from agricultural production, livestock, food processing, retail, delivery, consumption, and waste management. Adapting food systems to accommodate the rising population while addressing existing challenges is a significant concern.
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