
Hunger and malnutrition are still a sad reality, mainly in poor regions of the world. A focal point is the often a poor and unstable food supply in many developing countries. Healthy food is often not available or simply unaffordable. The role of markets needs to be understood in order to solve the most serious problems and to improve the sustainable supply of food. On the one hand, the purchase of food products should serve the dietary needs of people, but available food should also match the taste and habits of those who buy and ultimately consume the food. In most cases the local food supply is based not only on domestic production but also on imports. What is the optimal balance between regional or local food production and imports of food to satisfy nutrition needs and to guarantee the food security of poor regions in the best possible way?