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Advocates of global sustainability recognize and emphasize the importance of sustainable development of agriculture and food [66]. Currently, agriculture is one of the largest causes of global environmental change. The process of food production alone contributes to 30% of the global greenhouse gas emissions [67], occupies 40% of the land [68], uses 80% of the freshwater [69], and is one of the largest factors contributing to species extinction [70]. There are several aspects of the food sector that can be enhanced to prevent and minimize the negative consequences of the current system. Using nanotechnology in food and agriculture can not only increase the safety of the product and protect the environment but can also be used to improve the mechanisms of food distribution.