The Food Problems We Are Facing

Food security is an issue that affects people all over the world. It’s estimated that by 2050, the demand for food will be 60% greater than it is today. This is due to population growth and increasing issues with supply chains and product lines.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) refers to food security as “access by all people at all times to enough food for an active, healthy life.” but in 2020, almost 14 million households—10.5 percent of the U.S. population—did not have enough food to meet their needs.

1682 Miles

Produce in North America travels on average 1682 miles to get from farm to the consumer.

60%

Produce experiences a 60 percent reduction in nutrition in the first 10 days after harvest.

670 Million

Projections are that nearly 670 million people will be facing humger by 2030. That’s 8% of the world’s population.

1/3 of all food produced globally is wasted due to spoilage alone.

33%

16 Days

It takes on average 16 days for produce to be consumed after harvest.

The Good News

Governments, policymakers, nonprofits, and communities are starting to pay attention to the value that alternative solutions such as Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) can bring to the landscape of food security.

At ZipGrow, we are doing our part to improve food security worldwide, reconnecting people with what they eat while limiting environmental impact.