This renewed partnership marks the next chapter in our fight against malnutrition dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, and the UN World Food Programme (WFP), the largest humanitarian organisation addressing hunger, have expanded their strategic partnership to fight malnutrition, renewing it for three years through 2027. The collaboration now[Read More…]
Food Security
Harnessing marine engineering for food security: Kawasaki’s aquaculture innovation
Atsushi Sano, Project Manager, Food Security Solution Project, Kawasaki Corporate Technology Division As climate change, overfishing, and rising global populations intensify pressure on traditional food systems, the spotlight is turning to sustainable aquaculture as a future-forward solution. Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries, a company known for its engineering prowess in shipbuilding,[Read More…]
Potato Impact Partners invests in Philippines’ Coast 4C
With its diverse applications in yield-boosting biostimulants, methane-reducing animal feed, and marine habitat restoration, tropical red seaweed is on track to become a high-value, high-impact solution for food security and ocean health Potato Impact Partners (PIP) announced an investment in Coast 4C, a Philippine-based company building the world’s largest supply[Read More…]
New investment to strengthen Canada’s soybean market and boost plant-based innovation
The investment will create new opportunities for farmers, while supporting domestic processing and expanding access to high-value international markets Canadian farmers are at the forefront of a new $4.3 million initiative that will boost the competitiveness of Canada’s agriculture and food sector, at home and abroad. Led by NRGene Canada,[Read More…]
Saudi to implement new food rules for transparency and consumer health
Through these initiatives, the SFDA aims to promote healthier food options, encourage a balanced lifestyle The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has announced the imminent implementation of new food technical regulations. These regulations are designed to enhance food transparency and provide consumers with comprehensive information when dining out, empowering[Read More…]
Nestlé launches Food Bank Alliance
Strengthening efforts to tackle food insecurity and reduce food waste Uniting Nestlé’s long-standing partnerships with The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN), Feeding America (FA), and the European Food Banks Federation (FEBA), the Nestlé Food Bank Alliance has been launched. The global initiative is designed to expand access to food and reduce food waste around[Read More…]
FAO and WFP early warning report reveals worsening hunger in 13 hotspots
Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali remain hotspots of highest concern, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo has returned as a hunger hotspot to watch A new joint UN report warns that people in five hunger hotspots around the world face extreme hunger and risk of starvation and[Read More…]
New Ocean Centres to drive safer and sustainable ocean economies across Global South
The Ocean Centres will serve as locally led, multi-stakeholder platforms in Brazil, Ghana, Kenya, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia and the Philippines A major step forward for ocean sustainability will be launched at the United Nations Ocean Conference 2025: a global network of Ocean Centres designed to put safety at the heart of the blue economy transition in emerging ocean[Read More…]
Mérieux NutriSciences and AsureQuality launch Mérieux NutriSciences AQ
MNAQ is fully established and poised to become a leading provider of food testing, assurance, and sustainability solutions in both regions Mérieux NutriSciences, a global leader in food safety, quality, and sustainability, and AsureQuality, New Zealand’s premier food assurance, announced the official launch of their joint venture, Mérieux NutriSciences AQ (MNAQ).[Read More…]
Ukraine needs immediate support to plant and produce food amid ongoing war
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) warns that without urgent and sustained support, thousands of rural households may be unable to plant or harvest on time With the war ongoing, many Ukrainian farmers and rural farming families face limited access to their land due to mines[Read More…]
