The country's food industry as a special factor of food security

This article is devoted to finding a solution to the issue of food security, which is vital for each country. The article substantiates the importance of the country's food industry in ensuring food security by providing the population with a wide range of food products that ensure a balanced diet, thanks to the use of modern resource-saving technologies. The authors note the benefits of industrial processing of agricultural raw materials into finished food products and the importance of the food industry for the socio-economic development of the country. The authors point out such characteristic features of the organization of the industry as combining the processing of a variety of raw materials, production of various types of food and beverages, dependence on the natural and climatic characteristics of territories and the level of their economic development. The article substantiates the factors of development of the food industry. It is noted that the level of development of the food industry is influenced by the purchasing power of the population and investment attractiveness of the region, changes in consumer demand and preferences that occur under the influence of scientific and technological progress. It also provides an overview of the global food industry market, trends in its development, describes the industries of countries, and highlights the leading companies in the industry. The main problems hindering the development of the country's food industry are identified. Measures are outlined to address them based on the country's existing potential based on PPP, providing preferences to entrepreneurs in order to activate their activities, and combining the efforts of all stakeholders.

food industry, food security, food products, competitiveness, production diversification, advanced technologies, productivity

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