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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

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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