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Shining a light on California’s “hunger crisis”
Several non-profit organisations have come together to ensure that the issue of food insecurity in California remains front of mind for Californians and their policy-makers.
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FSA responds to Government gene editing plans
Professor Robin May, Chief Scientific Adviser at the Food Standards Agency (FSA), addresses the Government’s recent announcement on the future of gene editing in food.
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How prevalent is food insecurity among migrants?
For a long time it has been difficult to ascertain the levels of food insecurity among migrants, and one group of researchers has highlighted the scale of the problem.
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Food insecurity impacts mental health in Canada
Research from the University of British Columbia has revealed that concerns around food insecurity took its toll on Canadians’ mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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In the bleak midwinter – why the UK’s food security could be at risk
Professor Chris Elliott has some grim predictions for the UK’s food supply this coming winter and calls on the UK Government to do more to protect the nation from empty shelves and price hikes.
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Darden to provide food banks with trucks as usage tops 60 million
The funding will help provide food banks deliver assistance to those experiencing food insecurity, which Feeding America says has greatly increased since the onset of the pandemic.
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Smithfield donates 40,000 pounds of protein to Hurricane Ida victims
The food producer has offered out its hand to those in need of food as a result of the devastation caused by Hurricane Ida, which has left New Orleans without power 16 years on from Hurricane Katrina.
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Food prices rising in Sri Lanka as forex crisis continues
Reports from Sri Lanka suggest the food situation there is worsening, with prices soaring and government-backed measures to seize food stocks in force.
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Food insecurity means lower college grades
Having consistent access to food is crucial for students to reach their full potential, after research found a link between food insecurity and academic attainment.
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Online food marketplace Shef opens its platform to Afghan refugees
Online food marketplace Shef will fast-track the registrations of Afghan refugees on its platform as it seeks to give them a stable source of income as quickly as possible.
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Madagascar facing famine after climate change brings damaging drought
A worse than usual drought in Madagascar has left much of the country’s population facing famine as the “hunger season” looms large.
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Food prices are going to rise – and rise substantially
Professor Chris Elliott looks at the current and future issues the food sector faces and criticises the UK government’s intervention – or lack of – in helping us overcome these obstacles.
