analysisWhy embrace a food system proven to be harmful to health, nutrition, dignity, equality, local economies, and the environment? This distinction speaks to the paradox at the heart of the global food system and its impact in Africa. It is little wonder consumers dream being able to access local nutritious produce. Furthermore, this whole food system - from seeds to supermarkets - is dominated by just a handful of enormous corporations with huge political influence. In 2021, researchers at the Rockefeller Foundation tried to calculate the costs of this food system in the US.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 01, 2023 10:12 UTC