Understanding Food Industry as a career choice

Ranjan K Baruah *

There are many industries around the world which faced challenges during the recent pandemic. One of the industries which were not at all hampered is the food industry.

Well, when it comes to food it comes from production like farming till we process it means it is not only one or two things but a vast industry that gives opportunity to millions to be employed and build their careers.

There is no doubt that we need to build a sustainable world where everyone, everywhere has regular access to enough nutritious food so that no one should be left behind.

But the challenge is that in spite of making progress towards building a better world, too many people have been left behind. In fact, millions of people around the world cannot afford a healthy diet, putting them at high risk of food insecurity and malnutrition.

The problem is access and availability of nutritious food, which is increasingly impeded by multiple challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic, conflicts, climate change, inequality, rising prices and international tensions. People around the world are suffering the domino effects of challenges that know no borders.

Worldwide, more than 80 percent of the extreme poor live in rural areas and many rely on agriculture and natural resources for their living. They are usually the hardest hit by natural and man-made disasters and often marginalized due to their gender, ethnic origin, or status. It is a struggle for them to gain access to training, finance, innovation and technologies.

In the face of global crises, global solutions are needed more than ever. By aiming for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, we can transform agrifood systems and build forward better by implementing sustainable and holistic solutions that consider development in the long term, inclusive economic growth, and greater resilience.

This brings more opportunities for young people to choose the food industry as their career . We should know that collective action across 150 countries is what makes World Food Day one of the most celebrated UN days.