A Perspective of Food Security, Marketing and the Role of the Government

Abstract

Food security is attained when individuals possess both the physical means and financial resources to consistently obtain an adequate supply of food that fulfils their nutritional needs, so enabling them to maintain optimal health and productivity. The four fundamental dimensions of food security that are widely acknowledged are availability, accessibility, stability, and utilisation. The concept of food security is difficult to define and grasp. Nevertheless, the consumption of an adequate quantity of food on a consistent basis is a fundamental physiological requirement for individuals, which is expected to influence household behaviour in both the public and private sectors. The available evidence indicates that governmental policy measures aimed at addressing concerns related to food security have exerted a substantial influence on the economies of countries where a considerable proportion of the population experiences undernourishment, both at the individual family level and within the broader context of national markets. The provision of food security by the public sector has transformed from being a crucial economic stimulant in many prosperous emerging countries to becoming a political reaction to the challenges posed by swift structural transformations. The correlation between economic growth and food security often transitions from a positive association to a negative one. Given the projected increase of three billion individuals by the year 2050, the following concepts aim to tackle the urgent challenges pertaining to supply and demand. Food insecurity is a highly challenging global concern. Nevertheless, the concept of food security encompasses a supplementary and less precise dimension. This article examines the perspective of food security, marketing, and the role of the government in addressing food-related concerns.