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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.
A Nigerian food delivery app is now showing customers which restaurants are verified after an investigation exposed fake vendors on its platform. The transparency update could push the entire industry to protect customers better.
A British tribunal just ruled that the Soil Association must open its salmon farm inspection reports to public scrutiny, marking a major win for transparency in organic food certification. The decision could reshape how organic seafood standards are monitored across the industry.
A consumer lawsuit in Nigeria is challenging hidden pricing on food delivery apps, potentially forcing the entire industry to show transparent costs. The case could reshape how millions of people understand what they're really paying for when ordering meals online.
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.
For the first time ever, food companies must tell the FDA about every additive they put in our food. This new rule creates a public database that will help researchers identify which chemicals might be harming our health.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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