Summary
This narrative review synthesises scientific evidence on strategies to address global food security, safety, and sustainability challenges in light of climate change, environmental degradation, and population growth. The authors examine emerging food systems and technologies—including functional foods, synthetic biology, and 3D food printing—alongside alternative protein sources, evaluating their nutritional, safety, sensory, and welfare dimensions. The review offers perspectives on future research directions and technological opportunities to support sustainable agri-food transformation.
UK applicability
The review's analysis of alternative proteins, novel food technologies, and sustainable food systems is directly relevant to UK policy objectives around food security and net-zero agriculture. However, the paper does not appear to provide UK-specific data or address peculiarities of the British food system, supply chain, or regulatory environment in detail.
Key measures
Qualitative assessment of food system sustainability; evaluation of novel food technologies and alternative protein sources; analysis of food safety, nutritional adequacy, and supply chain resilience
Outcomes reported
The review compiled scientific evidence on food security, safety, and sufficiency strategies; evaluated sustainable foods, alternative protein sources, and novel food systems including functional foods, synthetic biology, and 3D food printing; and assessed safety, nutritional, sensory, and welfare dimensions alongside challenges and opportunities.
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