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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.
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Seed as a starting point
New Food’s Grace Galler speaks to Michael Keller, Secretary General of the International Seed Federation, about how the seed industry is navigating various challenges and why he believes the sector is “under-represented”.
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The MENA sweet tooth
Bethan Grylls speaks to Tate & Lyle about the innovative ways its reformulating product for the MENA region - and why sweeteners are needed there.
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Poll majority believes factory farming prioritises profits
Poll results reveal that 62 percent of global respondents think that factory farming puts profits ahead of the health of those who consume animal products.
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Nestlé funds award to recognise African food pioneers
Nestlé has partnered with the Africa Food Prize to help fund an award that recognises African food pioneers who strengthen food security.
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Reigniting the magic in better-for-you drinks
From sugar reduction to taste modulation – IFF reflects on the benefits of taking an holistic approach to today's beverage trends.
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Food sales in Malawi schools banned amid cholera outbreak
The on-going cholera outbreak in Malawi has seen the Ministry of Health prohibit the sale of food in schools, instead urging parents to make homemade lunches for students.
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Circular food economy: A solution to the climate crisis
With fewer than 50 days to go until COP27, all eyes are on Egypt, with world leaders getting ready to gather to discuss and evaluate their progress on climate action and limiting global temperature increase to 1.5C.
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How artificial sweeteners are changing our friendly gut bacteria
The use of artificial sweeteners is prevalent throughout the food industry, but scientists remain unsure as to what effect these ingredients have on our gut microbiota and health.
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Are changing preferences an opportunity for grain legumes from West Africa?
Current exports of pulses and other legume crops from West Africa to the EU are mainly niche food products for the African diaspora in Europe. This article considers whether these crops could play a bigger role in diversifying the consumption of plant foods in Europe.
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New EU policy forces South Africa to make distribution changes
Copa and Cogeca supports new measure enforcing cold treatments to protect citrus fruits shipped from South African to Europe from false codling moths, but calls for the regulation to be expanded further.
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WHO launches funding appeal for the greater Horn of Africa as food crisis worsens
With millions of lives in peril as the food crisis becomes worse in the greater Horn of Africa, the WHO has launched an urgent funding appeal, stating that $123.7 million is needed for it to offer the necessary aid.
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Extreme heat exposure worsening child malnutrition, says research
Extreme heat is wiping out gains made in the battle against poverty and malnutrition, and future strategies should take increasing temperatures into account, says new Cornell University research.
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Africa’s first cultivated chicken
Joalien Katerinic of South African-based Mogale Meat talks about the important milestone the company has achieved with the launch of its lab-grown chicken breast and the benefits this will bring to the continent.
