Food Security: The state where all people have access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs.
Food Miles: The distance that food travels from its place of production to the consumer. It is used as an indicator for measuring carbon footprint and environmental impact.
Vertical Integration: A strategy employed by some agribusiness corporations where they control multiple stages of the supply chain (e.g., owning farms, processing plants, and retail outlets) to streamline operations and maximize profits.