Two of the organizations involved are connected with UC Davis - the California Institute for Food and Agricultural Research and the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science.

The news release said misperceptions about modern food production and technology have become increasingly common. The alliance was formed to better articulate how food is produced.

"In an effort to meet the world’s increasing food needs responsibly, efficiently and affordably, the members of the Alliance to Feed the Future share the common goal of building understanding and promoting the benefits of modern food production, processing and technology," the article said.