Food insecurity, wastage and food aid in twenty-century Europe

The article addresses sociological and political aspects of food insecurity and the food aid intended for millions of people in Europe. First is addressed the situation of food insecurity caused by poverty. Then, it is mentioned that the serious problem of wastage of food, which requires more attent...

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Published in:Política & sociedade (Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil) Santa Catarina, Brazil), 2017-06, Vol.16 (35)
Main Author: Cristina Almeida Cunha Filgueiras
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Subjects:
ajuda em alimentos
desperdício
pobreza
política pública
segurança alimentar
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Summary:The article addresses sociological and political aspects of food insecurity and the food aid intended for millions of people in Europe. First is addressed the situation of food insecurity caused by poverty. Then, it is mentioned that the serious problem of wastage of food, which requires more attention of governments, international agencies and society, cannot be currently regarded as the cause of food insecurity. Finally is analyzed the main European food aid program and its performance in France.
ISSN:1677-4140
2175-7984
DOI:10.5007/2175-7984.2017v16n35p432