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Samyang Opens Dutch Plant-Based Food Lab Near Wageningen
InnovationMar 13

Samyang Opens Dutch Plant-Based Food Lab Near Wageningen

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.

Google News - Netherlands Technology2 min read
Johannesburg Food Tour Celebrates Immigrant Flavors
Acts of KindnessJul 21

Johannesburg Food Tour Celebrates Immigrant Flavors

A walking food tour through Fordsburg, one of Johannesburg's oldest neighborhoods, lets visitors taste the rich culinary heritage of Indian, Pakistani, Syrian, and other immigrant communities. Each stop connects delicious flavors with the area's powerful history of resistance and multicultural trade.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Florida Food Bank Needs 800 Volunteers This Summer
Acts of KindnessJul 25

Florida Food Bank Needs 800 Volunteers This Summer

All Faiths Food Bank is recruiting 800 volunteers to staff 60 mobile food pantries across Florida this summer, when families face their highest need. Last year, 3,200 "Hunger Heroes" contributed 59,000 hours to fight local hunger.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
66-Year-Old Restores Bengal's Lost Food Heritage
Community Heroes4d ago

66-Year-Old Restores Bengal's Lost Food Heritage

Pritha Sen is traveling village to village across Bengal, uncovering forgotten ingredients and cooking methods that once fed generations. Her mission: save the stories and nutrition hidden in peels, stalks, and steam.

The Better India2 min read
Omaha Food Rescue Saves 10 Million Pounds in 12 Years
SolutionsFeb 25

Omaha Food Rescue Saves 10 Million Pounds in 12 Years

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.

Google: rescue saves2 min read
Whole Foods Let You Eat 50% More But Cut 330 Calories Daily
Health & WellnessJan 20

Whole Foods Let You Eat 50% More But Cut 330 Calories Daily

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.

Medical Xpress3 min read
San Diego Food Hub Brings Fresh Produce to Underserved Areas
Acts of KindnessApr 9

San Diego Food Hub Brings Fresh Produce to Underserved Areas

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.

Reasons to be Cheerful3 min read
Kentucky Food Bank Saves 150K Pounds From Waste
Acts of KindnessJul 8

Kentucky Food Bank Saves 150K Pounds From Waste

A Kentucky food bank rescued nearly 150,000 pounds of fresh food from retailers in just six months while launching a new volunteer program to help thousands of seniors. The expansion turns would-be waste into hope for families struggling with food insecurity.

Google: volunteers help3 min read
Church Donates 20K Pounds of Food to Utah Pantry
SolutionsMar 6

Church Donates 20K Pounds of Food to Utah Pantry

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.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Japan & South Korea Invest $60B in Food Tech Revolution
InnovationJul 22

Japan & South Korea Invest $60B in Food Tech Revolution

Japan and South Korea are pouring billions into food technology, creating the world's first dedicated government strategies to transform how food is grown, produced, and distributed. These bold moves could reshape global food systems while tackling hunger and sustainability challenges.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)3 min read
South Africa's New Food Donation Standard Tackles Waste
Planet WinsJun 12

South Africa's New Food Donation Standard Tackles Waste

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.

Daily Maverick3 min read
Thailand's Food Industry Booms with Healthy Innovation
Health & WellnessFeb 17

Thailand's Food Industry Booms with Healthy Innovation

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.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)2 min read
Not All Processed Foods Are Bad, New Science Shows
Health & WellnessJun 5

Not All Processed Foods Are Bad, New Science Shows

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.

Google News - Health2 min read
Finland Turns Food Waste Into Breakthrough Products
InnovationApr 28

Finland Turns Food Waste Into Breakthrough Products

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. #

Regional: finland innovation (FI)2 min read
Australia-Thailand Program Links Food Innovators for Good
SolutionsJul 23

Australia-Thailand Program Links Food Innovators for Good

A new 12-week exchange program is connecting Australian and Thai food startups to tackle hunger, sustainability, and nutrition together. Applications are open until July 2026 for businesses ready to make food systems better.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)2 min read
Smart Food Labels Could Cut Waste by 40% by 2027
Planet WinsFeb 7

Smart Food Labels Could Cut Waste by 40% by 2027

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.

Phys.org - Technology3 min read
Bengaluru Chef Explores India's Date Heritage Through Food
Acts of KindnessApr 16

Bengaluru Chef Explores India's Date Heritage Through Food

Chef Taiyaba Ali is hosting Khajoornama, a cultural popup in Bengaluru that celebrates how different Indian communities have used dates in their cuisine for centuries. The summer experience brings people together through storytelling, traditional recipes, and the humble date fruit.

The Hindu2 min read
Wayne Garden Grows Free Vegetables for Food Pantry
SolutionsMar 8

Wayne Garden Grows Free Vegetables for Food Pantry

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.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Michigan Farm Grows 54K Pounds for Food Pantries Free
Solutions2d ago

Michigan Farm Grows 54K Pounds for Food Pantries Free

Families line up before doors open at Holland food pantries when fresh vegetables arrive from a volunteer-run farm. Kids' Food Basket's 10-acre farm turned donated land into 359,000 servings of just-picked produce for 18 pantries across West Michigan.

Google: volunteers help3 min read
Chef Swaps Hospital Junk Food for Fresh Mac and Cheese
InnovationJul 22

Chef Swaps Hospital Junk Food for Fresh Mac and Cheese

After three years of work, Michelin-star chef Geoffrey Zakarian has transformed hospital meals at Tampa General, replacing boxed shakes and seed oils with fresh comfort food. His mission: prove that real food can actually help patients heal.

Fox News Health2 min read

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