food; provisions; foodstuffs
Refers to food as a commodity or supply, often in contexts of stockpiling, distribution, or consumption. Can be used for both human and animal food.
We stockpile food in preparation for disasters.
This region has a low food self-sufficiency rate.
We're securing a food supply in preparation for disasters.
Food is in short supply because of the war.
Japan imports a large amount of its food.
Food was rationed out in the disaster area.
We're stockpiling food in case of an earthquake.
food safety
food self-sufficiency rate