ABSTRACT
Most people are not aware of their part in the global food system. Some unique points separate the food items highlighted in this book, yet they are connected by producers and the issues that arise from being part of the global food system. Governments set trade policies to protect their industries and consumers. Multinational corporations (MNCs) have a profound impact on shaping the global food supply in terms of production, processing, and retailing goods, as well as seeking out labor, land, and commodities to improve their bottom lines. Intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) work to implement regulations that set global standards governing food-production policies. These organizations are positioned to negotiate between states and corporations, yet constrained by the sovereignty of their state members. The collision of these interests has sparked attempts by nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to hold governments and corporations accountable for their actions by raising public awareness about social and environmental injustices in hopes of drawing enough attention to encourage change.
