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World Water Day: Saving the planet from water-polluting industrial farming
Expressing concern on World Water Day, experts call for an end to water-polluting industrial farming and a shift to global practices that are climate-friendly.
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Scientists create tool that can predict food insecurity
A new tool has been created that reportedly can predict food insecurity up to 30 days in advance using a variety of data.
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Profits from 20 food operations could support 230 million
Twenty of the world’s largest food corporations delivered $53.5 billion to shareholders, an amount Greenpeace claims could help 230 million of the “most vulnerable people on Earth”.
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Arla Foods signs deal to develop Nigerian dairy sector
European dairy cooperative Arla Foods and the Nigerian government have signed a deal to continue efforts to develop Nigeria’s dairy sector.
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Asda and Morrisons cap fruit and veg sales amid shortage
Two major UK supermarkets have limited their sales of fruit and vegetables to manage an import shortage.
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20/20 Vision: A new way to make chocolate
New Food hears how Vinte Vinte Founder, Pedro Martins Araújo, is creating proper chocolate and why ethical sourcing should be a non-compete issue.
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UK Minister pledges to support at Africa summit
Representing the UK, Minister Andrew Mitchell is set to hold discussions with African leaders on rising food insecurity during a two day trip.
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How much do you know about vanilla?
New Food's Editor Joshua Minchin brings you more content from Food Ingredients Europe, this time delving into sweet-smelling vanilla.
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Coca-Cola announces new president of its Africa operating unit
Luisa Ortega has been named president of Coca-Cola’s operating unit in Africa that will oversee markets across the continent.
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Calorie intake on the rise in the US and Europe
The number of calories per person consumed globally has increased by nine percent on average in 2021 to 2,960 calories per day, FAO reveals.
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Son of Mozambique’s former president jailed for food fraud
Following a fishing project scandal, the son of the former president of Mozambique has been jailed for 12 years due to embezzlement and money laundering.
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Small fish could help to combat malnutrition, study finds
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Researchers at Cornell University find that small fish species could help to close nutritional gaps for undernourished people, particularly young children in sub-Saharan Africa.
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UK commits to providing support for Somalia famine
The UK Minister for Development has committed to providing financial aid in response to the famine risks in Somalia.
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The World Bank approves $20 million grant for Djibouti
To strengthen food security and support drought affected communities in Djibouti, the World Bank has approved a $20 million grant.
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African Development Fund approves $27.9 million grant
A $27.9 million fund has been approved to develop agricultural value chains in the Ghanaian Savannah region.
