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Foreign Secretary pledges to support Nigeria’s agricultural sector
James Cleverly, the UK’s Foreign Secretary, has pledged to support Nigeria's agricultural sector in making it more resilient to climate change.
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Fifth of households struggle with healthy food costs, MPs warn
A fifth of UK households are “struggling to get access to good quality food at reasonable prices”, meaning they opt for unhealthy alternatives, according to MPs.
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Are rice shortages on the horizon?
Will we be facing shortages of rice in the near future? Professor Chris Elliott examines the impact of the Indian rice export ban and reveals some shocking findings...
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PepsiCo and Walmart join forces to invest in farmers
PepsiCo and Walmart have launched a seven-year collaboration, pursuing $120 million worth of investments to support US and Canadian farmers.
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Food insecurity reaches 25 percent in parts of the UK
The FSA has released the results of a survey revealing levels of food insecurity reached 25 percent between October 2022 and January 2023 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Refocusing on quality to strengthen consumer trust
Christina Jackson outlines how the food industry can rebuild trust among quality-conscious consumers during the cost-of-living crisis.
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How resilient are US food supply chains?
Researchers have carried out a study that they claim improves understanding surrounding agri-food supply chain security in the US.
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The most important new food legislation for a generation?
Professor Chris Elliott reveals what he thinks is the most important piece of legislation for a long time is and explains its impact on the food and beverage sector.
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US reported food insecurity rate hits 17 percent
According to data from the June Consumer Food Insights Report, food insecurity in the US has hit 17 percent, matching the rate in March 2022.
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Healthy diets cost poorest more, claims report
The most recent edition of the Food Foundation’s Broken Plate report reveals just how expensive it can be to follow a nutritious diet.
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Episode 41 – Do we treat dairy farmers fairly?
Are dairy farmers valued properly in our food system? Josh and Grace speak to a farmer from the dairy capital of the US to find out.
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How to end hunger in the US? Work with us!
Diane Letson from US hunger relief charity Feeding America shares her belief that more can be done to deliver the huge volumes of wasted food in the US to hungry American mouths.
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Bipartisan letter argues against proposed steel tariffs
Thirty-six members of Congress have written a bipartisan letter to the Biden Administration urging it to oppose steel tariffs to protect consumers and manufacturers.
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What it takes to deliver our daily bread
Andrew Pyne, Chief Executive of the Federation of Bakers, explores the challenges currently facing the bakery industry.
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Milling priorities in the next farm bill
NAMA staff report on their efforts to shore up support for the small grain milling industry in the US to continue delivery of vital aid and sustenance the world over.
