Processed foods offer convenience, long shelf life, and affordability but raise concerns over artificial additives and health effects. This article explores their benefits, risks, nutrition, production, and global impact, highlighting the ongoing debate over their role in modern diets.
The global food chain is a complex system that involves production, distribution, and consumption. Within this system, food stands, farmers' markets, grocery stores, and supermarkets play a vital role in shaping food accessibility, pricing, and health outcomes.
Food is one of the most essential resources for human survival, yet an astonishing amount of it is wasted every day. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), roughly one-third of all food produced globally—around 1.3 billion tons—ends up as waste each year.
