researchers-in-russia-convert-food-waste-into-biofuel

November 20, 2017 | World News

Researchers in Russia convert food waste into biofuel

The researchers theorized that hydrothermal liquefaction presented a uniquely energy-efficient and universal option. A team of researchers from Skoltech and the Russian Academy of Sciences Joint Institute for High Temperatures…
africa-and-america-team-up-for-agricultural-research

November 14, 2017 | World News

Africa and America team up for agricultural research

The five-year pact lays the foundation for the identification and implementation of specific, joint scientific projects. The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has pursued the…
ethiopia-plans-national-policy-for-food-and-nutrition

November 9, 2017 | World News

Ethiopia plans National Policy for food and nutrition

The policy will be effective after two months. Ethiopia is planning to prepare its first-ever National Food and Nutrition Policy to fulfill the nation’s ambition to end malnutrition and stunting…
tssg-to-collaborate-and-generate-new-jobs

November 8, 2017 | World News

TSSG to collaborate and generate new jobs

TSSG researchers already have a long history in the field of smart agriculture, working to provide novel ICT solutions to the agricultural sector. Telecommunications Software & Systems Group (TSSG), a…
usda-provides-support-for-aquaculture-production

November 6, 2017 | World News

USDA provides support for aquaculture production

NIFA Aquaculture Research Program grants support the development of a globally competitive and profitable U.S. aquaculture industry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)…
nestl-waters-to-strengthen-collaboration-with-aws

November 2, 2017 | World News

Nestlé Waters to strengthen collaboration with AWS

The company has already certified four Nestlé Waters bottling facilities. Nestlé Waters announced today that it would strengthen its collaboration with the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) to certify 20 factories…
unf-launches-new-nutrition-centre

November 2, 2017 | World News

UNF launches new nutrition centre

The Centre will serve as a gateway to the University by exploring solutions to food insecurity and malnutrition. The University of North Florida has launched the Centre for Nutrition and…
danonewave-to-invest-in-new-beverage-facility

October 30, 2017 | World News

DanoneWave to invest in new beverage facility

DanoneWave’s aim is to produce healthy and plant-based products using sustainable agricultural practices. DanoneWave is planning to expand its plant-based beverage manufacturing operations with up to $60 million investment in…
utz-quality-foods-to-acquire-inventure-foods

October 27, 2017 | World News

Utz Quality Foods to acquire Inventure Foods

Utz will commence a tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Inventure’s common stock at a price of $4 per share in cash, for a total purchase…
fao-puts-in-funds-for-agriculture-and-nutrition

October 27, 2017 | World News

FAO puts in funds for agriculture and nutrition

The projects are worth millions and are in line with FAO’s pledge to end hunger, eradicate malnutrition and reduce rural poverty. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has signed an…