Advancing Food Security
Our mission
At ICL, we strive to promote food security and make a positive impact within the communities in which we operate. We utilize our resources, products, and expertise to help and support the world’s fight against hunger and help achieve food security.
How we do it
ICL is dedicated to improving food security through a broad array of AgTech and FoodTech solutions, including fertilizers, alternative proteins, and biostimulants. These innovative products help reduce food waste, enhance crop yields, and extend shelf life, ensuring a more sustainable and resilient food system.
We understand that a crucial aspect of increasing global food production is the use of fertilizers. They not only provide crops with essential nutrients that help boost growth, health, and yields but also, when used judiciously, can significantly reduce environmental impact.
ICL is at the forefront of the global effort to combat world hunger, helping feed approximately 400 million people every day. As a key player in fertilizer production for agriculture and specialty solutions used in the food industry, the company’s fertilizer production alone leads to a remarkable increase in agricultural output, equivalent to approximately 60 million tons annually. This translates into roughly 190 billion meals, meeting the caloric needs of around 175 million people. Additionally, the production of phosphates has enhanced the quality and longevity of 43 million tons of food, valued at about 230 billion meals, meeting the caloric needs of 210 million people annually.
How we do it
A Global Commitment to Food Security
Food security is one of the most pressing challenges currently facing the human race. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) prioritize food security, placing the need to end hunger second only to eliminating poverty. ICL is committed to developing innovative solutions for food security, aligning with UN SDG 2 Zero Hunger, which calls to:
“End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.”
The four pillars of food security can be summarized as the physical availability of food, access to food, food utilization, and the long-term stability of these requirements.
Feeding over 8 billion people globally requires advanced AgTech solutions that promote sustainability, reduce negative environmental impacts, and strengthen rural communities. ICL is making a powerful contribution to the four pillars of food security with innovations that range from next-generation controlled-release fertilizers and biostimulants to digital agriculture tools and food production ingredients.
Innovative Solutions for Strengthening Food Security
ICL’s food solutions focus primarily on improving the physical availability of food through the development of affordable crop nutrition solutions—including state-of-the-art controlled-release fertilizers and fertigation—for precision agriculture. Digital agriculture platforms and apps empower agronomists and growers, improving crop yields and enhancing food security worldwide.
ICL products are designed to reduce agricultural costs, making nutrient-dense food products more affordable for consumers. ICL’s expertise in food-grade phosphates and magnesium extends the shelf life of food and improves the viability of alternative proteins, including plant-based meat alternatives and lab-grown meat.
By integrating cutting-edge AgTech and FoodTech innovations, ICL and its partners are transforming agriculture and food security across the entire value chain.
Feeding the Future: The Pivotal Role of Fertilizers in Global Food Security
The United Nations estimates that the current world population of 8.1 billion people could reach over 10 billion before the end of the century. The challenges of feeding a growing population are considerable under any circumstances, and they are further complicated by the shift towards urbanization. As more people move to cities, farmlands can get […]
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ICL’s Partnership with Potash for Life Program: The Benefits of Balanced Fertilization.
ICL is a company that operates worldwide in the field of specialty minerals. We are a leading manufacturer in the global food, agriculture, and industrial markets. We offer a wide range of key agricultural nutrients, specialty fertilizers, and innovative sustainable solutions designed to help growers optimize crop yields, health, and quality. We are a leading […]
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