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OpenAg Foundation raises $1.3m to drill 1,000 boreholes in Southern Africa
The newly formed OpenAg Foundation launches $1.3m Water for Harmony borehole project, aiming to bring clean water to one million people across Southern Africa.
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Food4Education’s scalable hunger relief solution transforming African classrooms
On World Hunger Day, this instalment of Ingredients for Change champions the simple yet groundbreaking strategy for feeding school children daily, as part of durable public infrastructure. New Food spoke with Wairimu Nyandia to learn how a social enterprise in Kenya has transformed lives.
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EU releases controversial EUDR country risk benchmarking amid fierce environmental criticism
The EU’s new deforestation risk benchmarking system has arrived early – but environmental advocates warn it falls short of protecting forests.
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The next mile: breaking barriers in food safety
Despite decades of innovation in science and technology, food safety outcomes remain stagnant. Dr. Darin Detwiler calls for a shift not in tools, but in belief—the kind of belief that breaks barriers and redefines what’s possible.
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Aduna Superfood Blends drive 100% growth and return in new sustainable tubs
Aduna has relaunched its Superfood Blends in eco-friendly packaging after doubling its social impact in West Africa. The functional powders now support over 3,300 female farmers and offer consumers a sustainable route to daily wellness.
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The impact of Trump’s tariffs and recent FDA cuts on food safety and security: experts react
Leading food safety experts, including Frank Yiannas, Bill Marler, Dr Darin Detwiler, Professor Chris Elliott, Tim Lang and Michael Bell OBE, weigh in on the far-reaching consequences of President Trump's tariffs and recent FDA budget cuts. The article delves into the risks to food safety, supply chains and global food…
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Sustainable spices: the story of single-origin spices that do good and taste even better
Ruth Davison, Chief Storyteller at OurCarbon, highlights how Ujaama Spice is transforming the spice industry by promoting sustainable spice sourcing from smallholder farmers in Zanzibar. By bypassing traditional supply chains, they offer high-quality, fairtrade spices that benefit both people and the planet.
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Understanding near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy in food testing
Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy is a powerful tool for ensuring food safety and quality. From identifying ingredients to detecting food fraud, explore how this non-destructive method is shaping the future of food analysis.
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Food4Education’s Wawira Njiru recognised as a 2025 CNBC Changemaker
Wawira Njiru, CEO of Food4Education, has been named on CNBC’s 2025 Changemakers list for transforming school feeding in Africa.
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Out of Africa – the future of global food security
Africa is often seen through the lens of food insecurity, but a quiet revolution is underway. Professor Chris Elliott explores how the continent could become a global food powerhouse.
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New framework signed to tackle child labour in West Africa’s cocoa-growing regions
Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and the cocoa industry sign a landmark agreement to combat child labour and improve community welfare.
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Groundbreaking study identifies key players in global seafood transshipment
A new study identifies 324 owners of refrigerated cargo vessels, enhancing transparency and paving the way for improved sustainability in the seafood industry.
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UK poultry exports return to South Africa after eight-year ban
The UK has regained access to the South African poultry market after an eight-year ban, paving the way for up to £160 million in trade over the next five years.
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Episode 59: Transforming the cocoa supply chain
In the latest episode of Food to Go, Dr Kristy Leissle, CEO and founder of African Cocoa Marketplace (ACM), sits down with Ben Cornwell to discuss the complexity of cocoa supply chains and ACM’s goal to not only streamline the process but also elevate the value of Africa’s cocoa.
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Revolutionary shelf life-extending packaging technology under trial across four continents
UK-based OSY Group is piloting its innovative antimicrobial packaging technology across multiple global markets.
