Sharjah is looking into exporting its high-protein wheat to position itself as a key contributor in the international market Sharjah, a leading hub for innovation and excellence in the United Arab Emirates, is making a significant contribution to global food security and sustainability by producing an innovative wheat variety with[Read More…]
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Cambodia prioritises fish in National Nutrition Strategy
The strategy, spearheaded by the Council for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD), aims to boost food security, nutrition outcomes, and resilience nationwide In recognition of its essential role in healthy diets, Cambodia has included fish in its newly launched Third National Strategy for Food Security and Nutrition (2024–2028). The strategy, spearheaded[Read More…]
University Tasmania launches Inveresk Food Hub
The Food Hub Initiative is part of a broader Food Security Program designed to address food insecurity, provide essential food relief, and support student well-being Tasmanian University Student Association (TUSA) partnered with the University to announce the launch of the Inveresk Food Hub in Launceston, the next step in expanding[Read More…]
Tanmiah Food signs MoU with Griffith Foods
This collaboration aims to diversify Tanmiah Food Company’s product portfolio, expand regional distribution, and support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 Saudi Arabia’s Tanmiah Food Company has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Griffith Foods, a global leader in product development and production specialising in customised food ingredient[Read More…]
Study says women play vital role in fisheries
Despite their crucial contributions, women face numerous challenges, such as limited access to preservation technologies, credit, and decision-making Women form nearly half of the workforce in fisheries and aquaculture, with their involvement reaching up to 90 per cent in post-harvest activities like processing and trading in developing countries. Despite their[Read More…]
UK’s food resilience report emphasises urgent need to reassess crisis policies
The NPC’s comprehensive report concludes that significant changes are required to ensure the UK’s food policy is adequately prepared The National Preparedness Commission (NPC) has issued an urgent warning regarding the fragile state of food security in the United Kingdom. In a report published this morning, the Commission emphasises the[Read More…]
Food and Beverage Carton Alliance establishes as unified platform
With a vision to expand beyond Europe, FBCA aspires to unite beverage carton manufacturers and their paperboard suppliers in driving sustainable packaging solutions that enhance food security, reduce waste The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA), an association formed from the merger of two established organisations announced its launch as[Read More…]
Report shows food insecurity deepens in Lebanon following conflict
The report projects that food insecurity is expected to persist over the next three months Nearly a third of Lebanon’s population is facing acute food insecurity following the escalation of conflict in late 2024 and recovery from the impact of hostilities on agriculture and the economy is likely to be[Read More…]
FAO calls for urgent action to address widening famine in Sudan
FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol briefs the UN Security Council on Sudan’s food crisis Urgent action, in particular immediate and unimpeded humanitarian access, is required to address the widening famine in Sudan, where almost 25 million people face acute food insecurity, the Deputy Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization[Read More…]
West and Central Africa faces deepening food crisis
This number is set to rise to 52.7 million by mid-2025, including 3.4 million people facing emergency levels of hunger Over 40 million people across West and Central Africa struggle to feed themselves during the 2024 post-harvest season. This number is set to rise to 52.7 million by mid-2025, including[Read More…]
