More food is needed, and too much of it is lost.
The world's population passed 8.2 billion in 2024 and is still growing, while climate stress makes harvests less predictable.
A large share of what is grown never reaches a plate. Technology that raises yield and cuts loss is moving from trial to standard practice.
- 13.3%Of food lost after harvest and before it reaches shops (FAO, 2023)1
- 19%Of food available to consumers wasted in shops, food service and homes (UNEP, 2022)2
