Tag: hunger
Asia Pacific: Food-grade gases better food preservation
High food waste levels remain a serious problem in cities today, placing a strain on global resources and government expenses.
Up to a third...
Asia Pacific: Improve diets urgently for undernourished people, report
The Asia-Pacific region, home to most of the world's undernourished people, needs urgent action to improve diets and reset its food systems which are...
Americas: IFF joins global food initiative
IFF joins FReSH, a project of the World Business Council on Sustainable Development designed to improve the health of people and the planet by...
Americas: Millions may face protein deficiency with rising CO2 levels
If carbon dioxide (CO2) levels continue to rise as projected, the populations of 18 countries may lose more than 5% of their dietary protein...
Europe: Cargill fights hunger by giving fresh chicken to organization
Cargill will supply fresh chicken to FareShare, a UK-based organization fighting hunger by tackling food waste, at no charge.
This agreement will help FareShare grow...
Americas: Researcher says food distribution is key to cure malnutrition
Malnutrition’s triple burden of undernourishment, deficiencies in vitamins and minerals, and over nutrition impacts millions of people around the world.
Changes in the availability,...
Americas: Purdue leaders join Commission against food challenges
Three Purdue University leaders have joined The Challenge of Change Commission, which is comprised of 34 prominent university, government, non-governmental organizations, and business leaders....
Africa: Drought threatens food supply in the region
With as little as 25% of expected rainfall received, widespread drought conditions in the Horn of Africa have intensified since the failure of the...
Europe: FAO urges governments to take concrete action on malnutrition
The 10 years running until 2025 will be a critical time for action to build healthy and sustainable food systems and end malnutrition in...
Americas: US signs law to boost global food security, resilience, nutrition
The US president Barack Obama has signed the Global Food Security Act (GFSA), after the bill was passed by the U.S. Congress on 6...