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Food Security

Jun 15th 2011, 00:00

15.06.2011

Food Security
Food security is a global threat and it goes hand in hand with water security. Fresh water is a vital element in the food production process and is used intensely throughout. Because of its perceived abundance it is often used with abandon, and now the cost is being seen.

Food manufacturers need to be very aware of the value of water. We like to think of it as abundant, but in truth only around 3% of the water found on the earth is the type we can use in processing and production. Because of its low cost too few companies are devoting enough resources to water sustainability practices. Take for example an estimate which has it that throughout its life cycle, up to 190l of water is spent on single glass of orange juice and up to 2700l on a single shirt. Take those figures and multiply them by several thousand and the cause for concern becomes much more apparent.

The effect of a direct lack of water is even better illustrated by the detrimental effect caused by the worst droughts in decades, which are hitting countries around the globe.

Water scarcity is rising quickly and The Water Resources Group estimates that water supply will fall by 40% before 2030. Although water can be treated, processing will never be able to keep up with the pace at which it is being used. It is prudent that strategic planning and cuts are implemented in order to keep us all afloat.

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Albert Pretorius


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