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G7 boosting aquatic foods’ role in ending hunger and poverty

G7 boosting aquatic foods’ role in ending hunger and poverty

FAO urges more investment in a blue transformation at G7 agriculture ministers’ meeting The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) underlined the need for more investment in a Blue Transformation enabling aquatic foods to

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Hunger numbers stubbornly high for 3 consecutive years: UN report

Hunger numbers stubbornly high for 3 consecutive years: UN report

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,

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FAO sounds alarm over high risk of famine across Gaza Strip

FAO sounds alarm over high risk of famine across Gaza Strip

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

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FAO reaffirms commitment to support G20 Brazilian presidency urges action on food security

FAO reaffirms commitment to support G20 Brazilian presidency urges action on food security

The Director-General emphasised the interconnectedness of conflicts, climate extremes, and economic crises, stressing their disproportionate impact on food security and nutrition for the poor and vulnerable At a High-Level event organised by the Permanent Delegation

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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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Superfoods Valley raises seed round of $1 M to help fight hidden hunger

Superfoods Valley raises seed round of $1 M to help fight hidden hunger

Funding focuses on scaling up awareness of Good Monk Family’s Secret Nutrition Mix Superfoods Valley, a nutrition and food-tech startup headquartered in Bengaluru, has secured a $1 million investment as part of its seed round to scale

Nutritionals
Good Monk collaborates with Indian Dietetic Association, Bangalore Chapter

Good Monk collaborates with Indian Dietetic Association, Bangalore Chapter

To create awareness about Hidden Hunger & Gut Health Superfoods Valley, a nutrition and food-tech startup headquartered in Bengaluru, partnered with the Indian Dietetic Association (IDA), a renowned professional body of qualified dietitians and nutritionists,

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The Fortification Fallout: Examining India’s Controversial Nutrition Strategy 

The Fortification Fallout: Examining India’s Controversial Nutrition Strategy 

The subject of mandatory or compulsory food fortification in India, has gained traction and become controversial in recent times. India’s position of 107 out of 121 on the Global Hunger Index 2022 has highlighted the

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United States provides $289 M to fight hunger in South Sudan

United States provides $289 M to fight hunger in South Sudan

To prevent families from falling into more severe levels of acute hunger A contribution of $288.5 million from the United States Government, through the U Agency for International Development (USAID), will help to support more

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Japan provides $130 M to tackle deepening global hunger crisis

Japan provides $130 M to tackle deepening global hunger crisis

Japan has consistently been one of World Food Programme’s top donors The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced a contribution of around $130 million from the Government of Japan to support vulnerable people