The global food system needs to change to make sure people have enough food to eat in 2050 without destroying the planet, according to “Creating a Sustainable Food Future,” a World Resources Report released July 17.

Meatless burgers are having a moment. Once the province of vegetarian restaurants and college-dorm kitchens, they're now turning up everywhere from fast-food chains to big-box grocery stores.

As we welcome 2025 and close the first quarter of the 21st century, it is a moment for reflection.

In 2025, global food security remains a significant challenge, with approximately 700 million people suffering from undernourishment, meaning they lack sufficient caloric intake for a healthy life.

Crises of food insecurity are, in effect, crises of financing.