This fresh approach sets out the government’s vision for a modern food system that sits at the heart of the government’s Plan for Change, tackling multiple critical challenges at once and helping to put more money back in people’s pockets The UK government has served up its new “Good Food Cycle”,[Read More…]
Food Security
Feeding the Future: Unlocking Equity and Adaptation in Asia-Pacific Food Systems
Ana Maria Loboguerrero, Director of Adaptive and Equitable Food Systems, Gates Foundation As the Asia-Pacific region confronts increasing climate pressures, growing gender disparities, and fragmented trade systems, the need to develop food systems that are both adaptive and equitable has never been more urgent. In this comprehensive interview with NUFFOODS[Read More…]
ADB to support agrifood systems transformation in Lao PDR
The project will improve climate resilience, food security, nutrition, and incomes of vulnerable households and communities The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $65.8 million financing package for the Sustainable Agrifood Systems Sector Project. The project will improve climate resilience, food security, nutrition, and incomes of vulnerable households and communities.[Read More…]
Combined Arms continues to combat food insecurity among veterans and military families
Combined Arms has served more than 58,000 military-connected families through its food distribution efforts Combined Arms remains steadfast in its mission to fight food insecurity among veterans, active duty service members, and their families, a challenge that continues to affect thousands across Southeast Texas and beyond. Since a significant spike in food[Read More…]
dsm-firmenich and United Nations World Food Programme expand partnership
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…]
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…]