India, Oct. 14 -- What does it really mean to nourish people?

On World Food Day, that question feels particularly relevant. This year's theme, "Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow," turns attention towards the role innovation can play in creating future-proof food systems.

Meeting the world's food needs involves more than producing enough food. It also means ensuring people can access foods that are nutritious, diverse and safe, while considering how food systems can continue to support people and the planet in the years ahead.[1]

What Does It Mean to Nourish?

Calories remain fundamental to food security. But nourishment asks a broader question: what else does food contribute to our health and wellbeing?

A nourishing diet depends on mo...