Unfortunately the great global companies do not bring wealth or better life to the country where they operate. Globalization does not bring a better live to the world. The natural life basis are menaced as well as a spread of mass destruction weapons and the carrying system for their transport is taking place. At the end of the cold war when the scare which was paralyzing humanity had been lifted, better transport and information flow was able to drive on development of technology and business. According to Genscher globalization has to be carried by the spirit of tolerance to avoid collision of cultures.
Intolerance is often the product of ignorance.
It is therefore important to furnish informations about other cultures in our schools. As the availability of food resources depend on the political leadership of the countries where basic foods grow the political configuration of the world in the 21.century is for food trade and industry of crucial importance. China and India will play growing roles. Japan will remain strong. Brasil, despite its economical troubles will gain weight.