In the Alternative SSP scenario, maize is used less for animal feed and more for direct human consumption. However, owing to a less pronounced transition towards high-protein food in developing countries, the demand for land to grow “staple” foods such as rice, millet, sorghum and cassava increases. Recent food price spikes have shown, however, that food security remains a serious concern around the world. Especially sensitive to food price volatility are countries in sub-Saharan Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and the MENA region, where a substantial share of the population does not have secure access to food.