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Nigeria is pushing for complete compliance with its food fortification program to tackle micronutrient deficiencies affecting millions. Government agencies, food manufacturers, and nutrition experts are working together to ensure staples like flour, sugar, oil, and salt contain essential nutrients.
Nigeria is building local capacity to produce vitamin and mineral blends for food fortification, reducing dependence on imports while tackling malnutrition affecting millions of children. The move brings together researchers, industry, and policymakers to create sustainable solutions for a national health crisis.
Korean food giant Samyang Foods just opened a European research hub in the Netherlands to develop the next generation of plant-based foods. The company chose Wageningen, home to one of the world's top food science universities, to tap into Europe's innovation ecosystem.
Scientists discovered people eating unprocessed foods consumed 57% more food by weight yet took in 330 fewer calories than those eating ultra-processed foods. The findings reveal humans have built-in "nutritional intelligence" that guides us toward balanced diets when we eat whole foods.
A food rescue organization in Omaha has redirected 10 million pounds of perfectly good food from landfills to hungry families over the past 12 years. Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue proves that hunger isn't about food shortage but better distribution.
A solar-powered mobile farmers market is helping tackle food insecurity in Southeast San Diego, and now a $10 million food hub will make fresh food access permanent. Project New Village is proving that communities can build lasting wealth through food justice.
A semitruck loaded with 20,000 pounds of food arrived at a St. George food pantry, launching a nationwide celebration of America's 250th birthday. The donation will provide 15,000 meals to 9,000 people facing food insecurity.
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South Africa just published its first national framework for food donation, clearing up confusion that sent millions of tonnes of safe food to landfills instead of hungry families. The new standard could help feed a nation where nearly two-thirds of households struggle with food insecurity.
Thailand's food sector is experiencing major growth as consumers demand healthier, longer-living options. Entrepreneurs are transforming traditional factories into smart, sustainable operations that prioritize wellness without sacrificing taste.
A groundbreaking review of ultra-processed food studies reveals that wholegrain breads, probiotic yogurts, and plant-based milks might be healthier than we've been told. The problem isn't how food is made, but what's actually in it.
The University of Helsinki is leading a national project that transforms food industry byproducts into innovative new products. Researchers are finding sustainable ways to use brewery waste, dairy processing leftovers, and other food materials that typically go unused. #
A revolutionary tracking system turns food labels into real-time freshness monitors, potentially saving millions of tons of food from being thrown away unnecessarily. The technology launches across Europe next year.
A new volunteer-run garden in Wayne, New Jersey will grow fresh produce exclusively for neighbors facing food insecurity. Thanks to a $5,000 grant and community support, the garden next to the Wayne Township Community Center will supply the local food pantry with healthy vegetables.
A Wisconsin nonprofit just recovered 1,200 pounds of perfectly good food from a single concert at Lambeau Field and turned it into free meals for neighbors facing hunger. Now they're expanding into a bigger kitchen and launching an app to make food rescue easier than ever.
South Korea's food innovators are turning traditional cuisine into cutting-edge wellness products, filing over 46,000 patents in a decade. Small businesses and individuals, not big corporations, are leading the charge with health-focused innovations that are reshaping K-food globally.
Two food lovers brought the authentic flavors of Mumbai's famous Bhendi Bazaar to Bengaluru, hiring master chefs from the original neighborhood to recreate beloved street dishes. The Bombay Chapter 003 proves delicious food can build bridges between cities and cultures.
Food giant JBS just launched a massive biotechnology center in Brazil to develop better nutrition and sustainable food solutions. The 4,000-square-meter facility houses over 20 labs working on everything from animal health to alternative proteins.
Shenzhen turned food banks digital with vending machine-style cabinets that let vulnerable residents pick up free groceries anonymously using just their phones. The city's high-tech solution has distributed nearly 500,000 donated items across 22 locations, transforming food waste into dignified support for those in need.
Researchers in Sweden have transformed leftover wheat bran into a gel that could revolutionize plant-based meat and dairy alternatives. The breakthrough turns agricultural waste into a valuable food ingredient that improves texture while reducing food waste.
Democrats, Republicans, and independents overwhelmingly agree that ultra-processed foods harm health and want government action. A new study reveals rare cross-party support for policies like testing food additives and banning artificial dyes.
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