As countries such as China, India, the Middle East and north Africa increase diet diversification, this creates demand for higher-quality food, more protein and more household labor-saving food products. In the special series "The Future of Food," DTN is looking at food insecurity but also some of the future trends, crops farmers plan to grow, technology they'll use and even new ways to grow their crops and process their animals more efficiently. In today's story, the fourth in the series, we look at some of the main trends that will affect food consumption globally. Immigration patterns: Immigration shifts what people want to eat. Even among low-income families, modest increases in incomes can lead to diets including alternative staple foods and increased imports.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 17, 2023 14:22 UTC