Consumers, too, have become more concerned about the quality of what they have on their plates, the safety of the food they eat, and the provenance of what they eat. The global food system now requires urgent transformation if we are to avoid the kinds of global damage that await us if we do nothing: loss of biodiversity, depletion of fresh water, pollution of rivers and oceans, and lasting damage to soils. 

The good news is that with system-wide change comes new opportunities. This theme provides investors with exposure to companies that are innovating across the value chain to build a more sustainable, safe, and equitable food system for the planet. 

This thematic list identifies key companies that stand to benefit from accelerating the transition to more sustainable food production systems and consumption patterns, thereby preserving natural ecosystems, promoting transparency and food safety, and encouraging eco-friendly consumption to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We are talking about companies involved in high-precision agriculture to improve productivity, in organic, sustainable and vegan food, in the improvement of food flavors to perfect the taste of artificial meats or in recycled and/or recyclable food packaging.