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WHO’s trans fat elimination validation programme open for country applications

WHO’s trans fat elimination validation programme open for country applications

Trans fat in our foods is one of the main risk factors for non-communicable diseases Countries can now apply to receive the World Health Organisation (WHO) validation certificate for trans fat elimination. Through this new

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WHO, FAO unveil first global report on cell-based food safety

WHO, FAO unveil first global report on cell-based food safety

This document includes a literature synthesis of relevant terminology issues and principles of cell-based food production processes The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), has

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FDA outlines strategy to further increase resiliency of US infant formula market

FDA outlines strategy to further increase resiliency of US infant formula market

The agency remains committed to improving the infant formula supply The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a national strategy outlining actions the agency will take immediately to help ensure one of the nation's most

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Nestlé and UC Chile sign research partnership to explore potential of marine plants and algae

Nestlé and UC Chile sign research partnership to explore potential of marine plants and algae

Innovation needed to transform the food system, and address challenges including climate change and malnutrition Through its recently inaugurated R&D Centre in Latin America, Nestlé has signed an agreement with the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC

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US FDA takes additional steps for expanded use of salt substitutes to help lower sodium intake

US FDA takes additional steps for expanded use of salt substitutes to help lower sodium intake

To end hunger and reduce diet-related diseases by 2030  The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed changes to the standards of identity (SOIs) for foods that include salt to permit the use of

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Germany provides €25 M to improve access to food in Africa

Germany provides €25 M to improve access to food in Africa

New funding represents a significant contribution to mitigating the impacts of drought on food security The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has announced a €25 million contribution from the Government of Germany

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Inflation threatens food security in Middle East and North Africa

Inflation threatens food security in Middle East and North Africa

World Food Programme (WFP) is using integrated approaches which aim to address the root causes of food insecurity Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is experiencing a deepening food security crisis due to the

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UN report lays focus on unavailability of school meals amid global food crisis

UN report lays focus on unavailability of school meals amid global food crisis

In eight African countries, less than 10 percent of school children receive a free or subsidised meal in school: Report Amidst a global food crisis which sees families in many countries struggling to put food

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Need of immediate funding to avoid new ration cuts for millions in Afghanistan

Need of immediate funding to avoid new ration cuts for millions in Afghanistan

WFP plans to reach 21 million people with lifesaving food, nutrition and livelihood support this year As funding shortfalls force World Food Programme (WFP) to reduce its lifesaving assistance to four million Afghans, WFP renews

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Bangladesh launches feasibility study for national school feeding programme

Bangladesh launches feasibility study for national school feeding programme

In 2001, the school feeding programme was launched by distributing fortified biscuits State Minister, Ministry of Primary and Mass Education, Md. Zakir Hossen MP, recently launched the feasibility study for the national school feeding programme