守护好“食”光！世界粮食日话“饭碗”

Core Points - The theme of this year's World Food Day is "Hand in hand to advocate for diverse cuisine, gathering strength to create a better future" [1] - China's grain security is emphasized as a top priority, with a current per capita grain availability of 500 kg, surpassing the international safety line of 400 kg [3] - Continuous grain production has been maintained above 1.3 trillion jin, with a record of over 1.4 trillion jin last year [4] Grain Production and Security - The recent harvest progress shows over 60% of autumn grain has been collected, despite adverse weather conditions affecting some regions [3][4] - Technological advancements in grain storage, such as temperature control and CO2 storage techniques, are being implemented to enhance grain quality and reduce losses [6][8] Food Waste Reduction Initiatives - The theme for the food security awareness week is "Food Saving is Everyone's Responsibility," promoting the importance of reducing food waste [8][10] - Restaurants are adopting practices to minimize waste, such as portion size guidance and repurposing unsold food into animal feed [10][11] Diverse Food Supply System - The total output of livestock products reached 175 million tons by the end of 2024, marking an 18.8% increase since 2020, while aquatic products reached 73.58 million tons, a 12.3% increase [11]