Friday, 19 June 2026

June 18, 2026 | Africa

FAO and WFP Warn of Worsening Hunger Crisis Across 13 Global Hotspots

Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen and Palestine remain hotspots of greatest concern, with Nigeria and Somalia joining the list as acute hunger risks deteriorate towards catastrophic levels The Food and Agriculture…

June 10, 2026 | Food

FAO Warns Strait of Hormuz Disruption Could Trigger Global Fertiliser and Food Production Shock

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is not a regional issue – it is a global food security risk The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has warned that the…

June 5, 2026 | Feature

How RT-PCR (Real-time polymerase chain reaction) Kits are Saving Lives through Early, Accurate Testing of Water Contamination

Ajay Kandhari, Director at DSS Imagetech and Spokesperson for Seqlo As the world observes Food Safety Day, it is important to recognise that food and water safety are closely interconnected.…

May 29, 2026 | Food

Availability, Accessibility and Affordability of Quality Food are Vital for Food Security, says FAO

At World Nutrition Day 2026, the FAO Director-General calls for effective collaboration to ensure that basic, nutritious, healthy, and functional foods reach those who need them most At World Nutrition…

May 27, 2026 | Food

Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Threaten Fertiliser Supplies and Global Food Production, Says FAO

FAO Director-General QU Dongyu addresses the event on the Middle East conflict with Spain Prime Minister The actions taken now will be critical in determining whether the world can manage…

May 19, 2026 | Africa

Risk of Famine Persists as Nearly 19.5Mn People Face Acute Food Insecurity in Sudan

Conflict, displacement and restricted humanitarian access leave more than 825,000 children at risk of death from severe malnutrition in 2026 The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the World Food Programme…

May 15, 2026 | Africa

Millions Trapped in Deepening Hunger Crisis in DRC as Needs Far Outpace Humanitarian Response

The situation remains above the levels recorded in the September–December 2025 period The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)…

May 7, 2026 | Company News

NRTC Group Partners with UAE’s ne’ma Initiative to Advance National Food Waste Reduction Goals

The collaboration highlights increasing public-private sector cooperation to create a more sustainable and circular food system in the UAE NRTC Group, a core subsidiary of Ghitha Holding PJSC and part…

May 7, 2026 | Africa

IABF Launched to Advance India–Africa Food Security Goals

The launch marks a significant step toward a shared vision of food security, sustainable agriculture, and inclusive rural development between India and Africa In a major push to strengthen India–Africa…

May 5, 2026 | Africa

New UN Report Warns Africa Faces Massive Agrifood Financing Gap as Hunger Rises

African small and medium agricultural enterprises, in particular, lack access to finance because they are too big for microfinance and too small for banks A new joint report by the…

Technology

European Parliament Approves New Rules to Strengthen Farmers' Position and Protect Meat Labelling

Jun 19, 2026 | Europe

Khetika and IIM Ahmedabad Announce Landmark Partnership to Shape India’s Clean Food Framework

Jun 18, 2026 | Company News

Australia Backs New Global Food Labelling Guidelines to Strengthen Trade and Consumer Safety

Jun 18, 2026 | Australia

Food Testing

Khetika and IIM Ahmedabad Announce Landmark Partnership to Shape India’s Clean Food Framework

Jun 18, 2026 | Company News

World Food Safety Day 2026: Why the Future of Food Safety Will Be Defined by Technology, Not Just Compliance

Jun 09, 2026 | Feature

How RT-PCR (Real-time polymerase chain reaction) Kits are Saving Lives through Early, Accurate Testing of Water Contamination

Jun 05, 2026 | Feature

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