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The article discusses the views towards food supply of the people in the world. It says that the U.S. has the abundance and low cost of food, wherein an estimated 9.5% of consumer spending goes to food. It discusses the book "Hungry Planet: What the World Eats," by Peter Menzel and Faith D'Alusio on the food system of families. Moreover, advancement in food science and technology as well as improvement in food security are critical in developing countries.

The author discusses the food industry of the modern times. He talks about the technological advancements in food science that have influenced the stages of the food supply chain as the food industry faces a critical juncture. He also talks about the conference in Bogota, Colombia wherein speakers addressed the innovations in the technologies of food processing as well as its impact on farming and rural life.