1 in 11 people worldwide faced hunger in 2023, 1 in 5 in Africa Around 733 million people faced hunger in 2023, equivalent to one in eleven people globally and one in five in Africa, according to the latest State of Food…
Fish biomass faces steep falls by the end of the century under a high-emissions scenario New projections highlight potential climate risks to exploitable fish biomass for nearly all regions of the world's ocean, includin…
Global cereal output forecast to reach an all-time high in 2024 The benchmark for world food commodity prices was unchanged in June, as increases in international quotations for vegetable oils, sugar and dairy products o…
The 86th session's agenda covers several critical issues such as Enhancing Food Safety Standards In a significant step towards strengthening global food safety standards, G Kamala Vardhana Rao, CEO of the Food Safety and…
New data reveals that over 750,000 people are experiencing catastrophic levels of food insecurity with 25.6 million people in crisis levels of hunger Alarming new food security projections for Sudan published show that S…
New analysis reveals that almost the entire population is facing high levels of acute food insecurity with 1 in 5 Gazans being on the verge of famine The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) rais…
The Food Outlook provides detailed market assessments for wheat, coarse grains, rice, oil crops, sugar, meat, dairy products and fisheries Supplies of most of the world’s major food commodities are expected to be adequat…
Latest hunger hotspots report urges immediate action to prevent famine and warns of La Niña-linked climate extremes Acute food insecurity is set to increase in magnitude and severity in 18 hunger “Hotspots”, a new U…
Aquaculture surpasses capture fisheries in aquatic animal production for the first time, The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024 says World fisheries and aquaculture production have hit a new high, with aquacul…
Importance as staple, genetic diversity and livelihood opportunities come under the spotlight Eaten by over one billion people, the potato is the third most available food crop globally – after rice and wheat, making it …
International symposium on food safety and control: FAO Director-General underscores the importance of nuclear technologies for measuring, managing and controlling food safety QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and …
The event highlighted women’s diverse contributions across the tea supply chain Women’s vital roles in the tea industry and how to overcome the challenges they face were the theme of celebration for the 2024 Interna…
Rising international quotations for meat, cereals and vegetable oils offset drops for dairy and sugar The benchmark for world food commodity prices edged higher in April, as rising meat prices and modest upticks for vege…
Efforts include provision of basic inputs, post-harvest equipment and community infrastructure development QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), signed an agreement to provide FAO’s …
Nestlé issued a statement emphasising its commitment to providing infant cereal products that meet all the necessary nutritional requirements for early childhood, including protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and…
New Memorandum of Understanding aims to boost commitment to achieving food security and resilient agrifood systems The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Mars, Incorporated are setting out …
A special exhibition featuring a showcase of millet-value-added products from across the world and live cooking was also organised The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) organised the closing ceremony of the In…
Nearly half of Haiti’s population is facing acute food insecurity Haiti is in the grip of a worsening humanitarian crisis, with nearly half of the population likely facing acute food insecurity, according to the latest I…
Deputy Director-General Maurizio Martina briefs UN Security Council on the impact of conflict on food security The scale of hunger across Sudan is "deeply concerning" and requires an "immediate cessation of hostilities" …
New data reveals that half of the population or about 1.1 million people are experiencing catastrophic food insecurity The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) raises alarm over the rapidly deter…
2024 wheat output forecast to grow despite price-driven cutbacks in planted area The benchmark for world food commodity prices declined for the seventh consecutive month in February, as lower international quotations for…
Director-General addresses the 37th session of FAO Regional Ministerial Conference for the Near East and North Africa The situation in Gaza, coupled with protracted crises in Sudan, Syria, and Yemen, is of "great concern…
Decision provides stronger basis for FAO, UNICEF, WHO and their members to intensify their work on producing and using harmonised data The United Nations Statistical Commission has approved the creation of a new statisti…
Deputy Director-General Maurizio Martina points out the catastrophic damage induced by the conflict across the entire food supply chain The people of Gaza are experiencing catastrophic levels of conflict-induced food ins…
How to transform agrifood systems and act as a global agent of change is the key focus How to harness the potential of a dynamic region in transforming how our food is produced and distributed globally, while also tackli…
