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Forests alleviate hunger and boost sustainability, study finds
New research has found that forests have the potential to reduce levels of food insecurity in low- and middle-income countries.
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Stepping up to the plate: Mandla Nkomo
In this series, we speak to dynamic voices in the food industry, showcasing individuals who are embracing new responsibilities and unveiling their visions for the sector.
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Inside the world’s critical food supply chains
Global food supply chains are complex and fragile, facing increasing pressures from wars, natural disasters, and climate change. Here Professor Chris Elliott highlights a recent WFP meeting in Kenya highlighted the urgent need for a coalition to improve logistics, transparency, and food safety in humanitarian aid.
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USDA and USAID launch $1 billion programme for global food assistance
Together the USDA and USAID are set to deploy $1 billion in Commodity Credit Corporation funding to purchase US-grown commodities to provide emergency food assistance.
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Episode 52: Committing to ethical sourcing Part 2 with Waleed Nasir and Grant Lang
In the second episode of our ethical sourcing mini podcast series, the New Food team speaks to Cargill and Mozzo Coffee about how both companies are investing in the people behind their chocolate and coffee products.
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World Food Program USA and Lions Clubs unite to tackle hunger
Lions Clubs International Foundation and World Food Program USA have announced a $4 million partnership to support children with school meals in four countries.
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Fund to accelerate retail innovation established by five grocery leaders
The W23 Global fund will aim to offer investors incomparable access to transformative innovation in grocery and sustainability across the globe.
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A few things to consider over your next cup of coffee
Professor Chris Elliott ruminates on the part his morning coffee plays global GHG emissions and asks how we can work with this huge sector to become more sustainable.
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Can Africa grow more rice and alleviate food insecurity?
African rice production could be increased hugely without largescale land conversion, a new study claims, easing food insecurity.
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Sainsbury’s leads with living wages for banana workers
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s is investing in living wages for banana workers in Cameroon, Colombia, Dominican Republic and Ghana.
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Episode 48: Did COP28 deliver? Part Two with Sam Fulton
Food to Go returns with more analysis of COP28 and its true impact on the food and beverage industry.
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Research reveals untapped potential in Africa’s rice sector
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has claimed there are “major opportunities” for Africa’s rice sector to increase its yield gains through improved agronomic practices.
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Episode 48: Did COP28 deliver? Part One
In this podcast episode, Josh and Grace speak to Joanna Trewern about whether the recent COP28 conference really delivered for the food sector or if it was merely talking shop.
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Europe’s first KitKat with Nestlé Accelerator cocoa debuts
Nestlé introduces Europe's first KitKat crafted from cocoa grown by farmer families from its Income Accelerator programme.
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The meat of the matter: how livestock fared at COP28
Michael Victor reveals the ways in which COP28 prioritised food and agriculture, highlighting crucial links between climate change, farming, and the need for nuanced solutions.
