Famine confirmed for first time in Gaza

FAO, UNICEF, WFP and WHO reiterate call for immediate ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access to curb deaths from hunger and malnutrition More than half a million people in Gaza are trapped in famine, marked by widespread starvation, destitution and preventable deaths, according to a n...

FAO and UK launch GBP 10 million initiative to boost food security in Afghanistan

New partnership to help over 150,000 people enhance food production The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the UK  government have launched a new initiative to improve food security, boost rural livelihoods and help Afghan communities better withstand climate ...

Tiny fish tackle malnutrition in India

The pilot reached more than 3,000 children across 98 schools and Anganwadi centres WorldFish’s an innovative school feeding pilot in Assam, India. The project added powdered small fish to school meals, helping tackle child malnutrition using locally available aquatic foods. The pi...

UN agencies warn key food and nutrition indicators exceed famine thresholds in Gaza

Immediate and sustained ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access are critical to avert imminent Famine Gaza faces the grave risk of famine as food consumption and nutrition indicators have reached their worst levels since the conflict began, according to data shared in the latest Integr...

Hunger declines globally, rises in Africa and western Asia: UN report

It is projected that 512 million people could be chronically undernourished by 2030 An estimated 8.2 per cent of the global population, or about 673 million people, experienced hunger in 2024, down from 8.5 per cent in 2023 and 8.7 per cent in 2022. However, progress was not consistent across th...

UK launches Good Food Cycle to transform food system 

This fresh approach sets out the government’s vision for a modern food system that sits at the heart of the government’s Plan for Change, tackling multiple critical challenges at once and helping to put more money back in people’s pockets The UK government has served up its new “Good F...

Feeding the Future: Unlocking Equity and Adaptation in Asia-Pacific Food Systems

Ana Maria Loboguerrero, Director of Adaptive and Equitable Food Systems, Gates Foundation As the Asia-Pacific region confronts increasing climate pressures, growing gender disparities, and fragmented trade systems, the need to develop food systems that are both adaptive and equitable has never b...

ADB to support agrifood systems transformation in Lao PDR

The project will improve climate resilience, food security, nutrition, and incomes of vulnerable households and communities The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $65.8 million financing package for the Sustainable Agrifood Systems Sector Project. The project will improve climate r...

Combined Arms continues to combat food insecurity among veterans and military families

Combined Arms has served more than 58,000 military-connected families through its food distribution efforts Combined Arms remains steadfast in its mission to fight food insecurity among veterans, active duty service members, and their families, a challenge that continues to affect thousands acro...

dsm-firmenich and United Nations World Food Programme expand partnership

This renewed partnership marks the next chapter in our fight against malnutrition dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, and the UN World Food Programme (WFP), the largest humanitarian organisation addressing hunger, have expanded their strategic partnership to fight malnutr...

Harnessing marine engineering for food security: Kawasaki’s aquaculture innovation

Atsushi Sano, Project Manager, Food Security Solution Project, Kawasaki Corporate Technology Division As climate change, overfishing, and rising global populations intensify pressure on traditional food systems, the spotlight is turning to sustainable aquaculture as a future-forward solution. Ja...

Potato Impact Partners invests in Philippines’ Coast 4C

With its diverse applications in yield-boosting biostimulants, methane-reducing animal feed, and marine habitat restoration, tropical red seaweed is on track to become a high-value, high-impact solution for food security and ocean health Potato Impact Partners (PIP) announced an investment in Co...

New investment to strengthen Canada’s soybean market and boost plant-based innovation

The investment will create new opportunities for farmers, while supporting domestic processing and expanding access to high-value international markets Canadian farmers are at the forefront of a new $4.3 million initiative that will boost the competitiveness of Canada’s agriculture and food se...

Saudi to implement new food rules for transparency and consumer health

Through these initiatives, the SFDA aims to promote healthier food options, encourage a balanced lifestyle The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has announced the imminent implementation of new food technical regulations. These regulations are designed to enhance food transparency and provide...

Nestlé launches Food Bank Alliance

Strengthening efforts to tackle food insecurity and reduce food waste Uniting Nestlé’s long-standing partnerships with The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN), Feeding America (FA), and the European Food Banks Federation (FEBA), the Nestlé Food Bank Alliance has been launched. Th...

FAO and WFP early warning report reveals worsening hunger in 13 hotspots

Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali remain hotspots of highest concern, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo has returned as a hunger hotspot to watch A new joint UN report warns that people in five hunger hotspots around the world face extreme hunger and risk of starvation and de...

New Ocean Centres to drive safer and sustainable ocean economies across Global South 

The Ocean Centres will serve as locally led, multi-stakeholder platforms in Brazil, Ghana, Kenya, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia and the Philippines A major step forward for ocean sustainability will be launched at the United Nations Ocean Conference 2025: a global network of Ocean Centres...

Mérieux NutriSciences and AsureQuality launch Mérieux NutriSciences AQ

MNAQ is fully established and poised to become a leading provider of food testing, assurance, and sustainability solutions in both regions Mérieux NutriSciences, a global leader in food safety, quality, and sustainability, and AsureQuality, New Zealand's premier food assurance, announced the of...

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