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FAO spotlights the role of women tea sector on International Tea Day

FAO spotlights the role of women tea sector on International Tea Day

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 International Tea

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FAO Food Price Index up marginally in April

FAO Food Price Index up marginally in April

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 vegetable

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FAO supports World Bank-funded nutrition project in Cameroon

FAO supports World Bank-funded nutrition project in Cameroon

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 support to the Government of Cameroon in

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FSSAI to investigate allegations against Nestlé

FSSAI to investigate allegations against Nestlé

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 iron The Food Safety and Standards Authority

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FAO and Mars join forces again to strengthen food safety

FAO and Mars join forces again to strengthen food safety

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 path to

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International Year of Millets 2023 concludes at FAO headquarters

International Year of Millets 2023 concludes at FAO headquarters

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 International Year of Millets (IYM)

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Escalating violence and economic shocks compound hunger crisis in Haiti

Escalating violence and economic shocks compound hunger crisis in Haiti

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 Integrated Food

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FAO issues stark warning over deeply concerning scale of hunger in Sudan

FAO issues stark warning over deeply concerning scale of hunger in Sudan

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" as an essential

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FAO urges immediate access to deliver urgent assistance at scale in Gaza

FAO urges immediate access to deliver urgent assistance at scale in Gaza

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 deteriorating hunger

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FAO food price index declines further in February

FAO food price index declines further in February

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 all major cereals