Food Security
Ensuring Sustainable Access to Food through Innovation and France–India Cooperation
A Global Strategic Challenge
Food security is now a major economic, social, and geopolitical issue. It encompasses access to sufficient, safe, nutritious, and sustainable food for all populations, while ensuring the resilience of agricultural and agri-food systems in the face of climate, health, and geopolitical crises.
Amid population growth, pressure on natural resources, and changing dietary patterns, food security is becoming a strategic pillar of public policy and economic strategies.
Vision 2025–2030: Resilience, Sustainability, and Sovereignty
By the 2025–2030 horizon, the sector’s priorities are structured around:
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securing food supply chains,
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adaptation to climate change,
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modernisation of agricultural systems,
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reduction of losses and waste,
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food sovereignty and traceability.
Technological innovation and international cooperation are becoming essential to address these challenges.
France-India Analysis
France
France has a structured and high-performing agri-food model:
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a highly organised agricultural and agro-industrial sector,
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recognised expertise in food safety,
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strong export-oriented value chains,
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an active policy supporting sustainability and the agroecological transition.
France plays a key role in shaping standards, quality, and food traceability.
India
India faces major food security challenges:
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a large and growing population,
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dependence on climatic conditions,
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rapid modernisation of agricultural systems,
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large-scale development of food processing.
The country is investing heavily in food resilience, productivity, and large-scale distribution.
1st
European agricultural producer: France’s position.
30 %
share of food produced that is lost or wasted
Top 3
Global perspective: India’s position in agricultural production.
9+ billions
Global population to be fed by 2030
Common strategic challenges
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Securing Food Supply Chains
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quality, food safety, and standards,
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resilience in the face of climate change and crises,
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food processing and distribution,
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agri-food innovation and logistics.
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These challenges make food security a particularly strong area for bilateral cooperation.
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A Strategic Lever of the France–India Corridor
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France–India cooperation in food security offers concrete opportunities in:
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modernisation of agricultural systems,
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food processing and preservation,
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logistics and distribution,
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food risk and crisis management,
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training and the sharing of best practices.
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FIBC Perspective and Positioning
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The platform adopts a structured approach to food security by:
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facilitating exchanges between institutions, companies, and experts,
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promoting sector initiatives and expertise,
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contributing to a better understanding of regulatory frameworks,
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encouraging sustainable and balanced cooperation.
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This approach aims to position food security as a long-term strategic axis of the France–India partnership, combining economic performance, sustainability, and societal impact.
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