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FAO expresses deep alarm over acute hunger in the Gaza Strip

FAO expresses deep alarm over acute hunger in the Gaza Strip

UN agency issues call for urgent action in wake of Integrated Food Security Phase Classification report The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) is deeply alarmed by the deteriorating food security situation

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Coca-Cola launches sustainability-focused venture capital fund

Coca-Cola launches sustainability-focused venture capital fund

$137.7 Mn fund to focus on initiatives with the potential to reduce the Coca-Cola system’s carbon footprint The Coca-Cola Company, one of the leading total beverage companies and eight bottling partners from around the world

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Synergy Flavours launches high-impact flavour range for protein bars

Synergy Flavours launches high-impact flavour range for protein bars

The launch comes at a time when protein and energy bar sales are on the rise in Europe Synergy Flavours, a leading global flavour expert, launched a range of high-impact, concentrated flavours for protein bars,

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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control

WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control

Recommendation does not apply to low-calorie sugars and sugar alcohols (polyols) The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a new guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS), which recommends against the use of NSS to control body

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WFP and UNEP bolster global food and water security

WFP and UNEP bolster global food and water security

To combine WFP’s global footprint and operational scale with UNEP’s world-class scientific expertise The UN World Food Programme (WFP) and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) have signed an agreement to address the devastating impacts of

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Switzerland contributes $2.8 M to tackle hunger in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Switzerland contributes $2.8 M to tackle hunger in Democratic Republic of the Congo

In need of food assistance and treatment to prevent malnutrition The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced a $ 2.8 million contribution from the Government of Switzerland to support emergency food and nutrition

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Nestlé and PAI to create joint venture for frozen pizza in Europe

Nestlé and PAI to create joint venture for frozen pizza in Europe

Nestlé will remain invested in this business and participate in future growth Nestlé and private equity firm PAI Partners have agreed to set up a joint venture for Nestlé's frozen pizza business in Europe, creating

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Mondelēz CoLab Tech programme to begin in autumn 2023 for US & Europe-based food startups

Mondelēz CoLab Tech programme to begin in autumn 2023 for US & Europe-based food startups

Mondelēz opens applications for CoLab Tech to partner with startups focused on innovative, sustainable food processing American firm Mondelēz International, Inc. has opened applications for CoLab Tech, the innovative accelerator programme that is designed to

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Meat, eggs and milk offer crucial sources of much-needed nutrients: FAO

Meat, eggs and milk offer crucial sources of much-needed nutrients: FAO

Governments should promote the benefits of sourcing food from land-based animals but take into account challenges linked to livestock including environmental issues Meat, eggs and milk offer crucial sources of much-needed nutrients which cannot easily

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ICRISAT and GIZ collaborate to combat aflatoxin contamination in Malawian groundnuts

ICRISAT and GIZ collaborate to combat aflatoxin contamination in Malawian groundnuts

Discovered that the best way to manage the risk of aflatoxin contamination in Malawi's groundnut value chain Hyderabad-based International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is partnering with the German Agency for International