Tag: food
Food security: EU to step up its support to African, Caribbean and Pacific countries in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The European Commission adopted today a proposal to mobilise €600 million from the reserves of the European Development Fund to address the current food security…
World’s most vulnerable now paying even more, for less food: FAO
Countries are expected to spend a staggering $1.8 trillion importing food they need this year; this would be a new world record but worryingly,…
Act now to end food, energy and finance crisis, Guterres urges world leaders
Ripple effects from the war in Ukraine have generated a severe cost-of-living crisis which no country or community can escape, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said…
Commission acts for global food security and for supporting EU farmers and consumers
Today, the European Commission has presented a range of short-term and medium-term actions to enhance global food security and to support farmers and consumers in…
House cricket makes it to list of EU novel foods
The house cricket received EU authorisation as a novel food Friday, becoming the third insect approved for consumption by European gourmets, following the dried yellow…
Afghanistan crisis: Food supply for millions could run out this month
The UN says there are over 18 million people in need of humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan. Food stocks in Afghanistan could run out as soon…
EU code to promote sustainable food system
65 companies and associations signed a new EU Code of Conduct on Responsible Food Business Monday, with a view to increasing the availability and affordability…
Food Systems in Conflict and Peacebuilding Settings: Pathways and Interconnections
Failing food systems and the resultant increasing world hunger are among the most pressing issues of our time. With 155 million people acutely food insecure…
How seafood business models can incorporate circular economy principles
Seafood is expected to become increasingly important in future food systems and healthy diets. This transition will require the seafood sector to adapt business…
Paulig’s Annual Report 2020: Towards a sustainable future for food with a new sustainability approach
In its first year of implementation, Paulig’s ambitious sustainability approach has already yielded concrete results. In 2020, Paulig reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its…
New Handbook for Parliamentarians – practical guidance on transforming food systems and improving nutrition
Produced by the Inter-Parliamentary Union and FAO, the publication seeks to support legislative processes to promote healthy diets for all. Aimed at providing lawmakers with…
WHO and partners urge countries to halt sales of wild mammals at food markets
The World Health Organization (WHO) and partners have called for countries to suspend sales of live wild mammals in traditional food markets, also known as…
Food research strategy for Finland to promote health and sustainability
The time is now ripe for changes in the Finnish food system. VTT, the universities of Helsinki, Turku and Eastern Finland, the Natural Resources Institute…
Food systems account for over one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions
More than one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions caused by human activity can be attributed to the way we produce, process and package food, a…
Wasting food just feeds climate change, new UN environment report warns
More than 930 million tonnes of food sold in 2019 landed in waste bins, according to new UN research, released on Thursday, in support of…
Wine and food boost for EU-Japan trade deal on 2nd anniversary
The EU hailed the success of the EU-Japan trade deal on its second anniversary Monday, as it agreed a number of improvements to the agreement…
Reducing Global Food System Emissions Key to Meeting Climate Goals
Reducing fossil fuel use is essential to stopping climate change, but that goal will remain out of reach unless global agriculture and eating habits are…
UN chief announces major push to transform harmful food systems
The UN chief António Guterres set out a new plan to transform the world’s food systems on Monday – coinciding with the start of World…
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