India faces worst long-term water crisis in history, says government think tank
India faces the worst long-term water crisis in its history as demand outstrips supply and millions of lives and livelihoods could be at risk, said a think …
Climate change threatening our coffee, chocolate, avocados and hummus as well
The maple syrup might actually become a rarity. So could the avocados and peanut butter, not to mention hummus, as climate change gradually make some of the …
Taliban, Islamic State make millions from mining Afghan minerals – report
Militants, including the Taliban, in Afghanistan are funding their increasingly violent insurgencies by mining talc, chromite and marble in eastern part of the …
Don’t be afraid of the bee; give it the respect it deserves, says UN food agency
A bee might look like an alien, sting hard and even kill, but the U.N. food agency says it is not an aggressive insect and might come near you because you have …
Investing in food waste prevention can be profitable: Rabobank
Every euro invested in combating food waste yields 14 euros for companies. This was the result of a study conducted by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and …
History of food rooted in old, extraordinary agriculture traditions
Food as we know it today has a great story of existence to tell. Don’t be surprised to know that some of our staple foods actually come from extraordinary …
Soil pollution big threat to agri productivity, food safety – FAO report
Soil pollution poses a worrisome threat to agricultural productivity, food safety, and human health, but far too little is known about the scale and severity …
Origin labelling of food a boost for local economies – study
A new study has found that food products linked to their place of origin are economically and socially beneficial to rural areas and promote sustainable …
Large food brands will have to walk the ‘regional path’ to keep customers, says Rabobank
Fast changing needs of the customer, customer systems and associates around the world, are pushing large consumer food organisations to rethink their global …
Are pulses the world’s next best super food?
The world is suddenly turning to pulses as a great super food alternative. The international market is flooding with product launches featuring pulses — …