food security

Valencia, Spain – Catastrophic floods sweeping through Spain’s key agricultural regions have left the country’s fresh produce market grappling with unprecedented challenges. Valencia, a major hub for citrus and fresh produce, bore the brunt of the calamity, resulting in...

As environmental degradation, climate change, and food security become global concerns, many farmers and agricultural innovators lead the charge in sustainable agriculture. These top leading growers aren't just increasing food production; they focus on regenerating the environment, supporting local...

Dhaka, Bangladesh, September 11, 2024 - Bangladesh has made remarkable strides in agriculture, transitioning from a food deficit nation to self-sufficiency in essential commodities. Small farmers, researchers, and government initiatives have driven this progress. Over the past five decades,...

Cargill Wins 2024 Sustainability Awards, solidifying its leadership in sustainability through the prestigious 2024 BIG Sustainability Awards. The Business Intelligence Group (BIG) honored Cargill with both the Sustainability Leadership Award and the Sustainability Initiative of the Year Award. These...

Nestlé Reveals STAR 4 High-Yielding Arabica Coffee Variety A significant stride in sustainable coffee production has been achieved by Nestlé through the introduction of STAR 4, a new high-yielding Arabica coffee variety. The move is aimed at addressing key challenges...

  America Reliance on Foreign Produce Expected to Surge, Widening the Ag Trade Deficit Loren Koeman, an agricultural economist from the Michigan Farm Bureau, says as the agribusiness crisis widens, America's dependence on imports will increase dramatically. Speaking to Brownfield Ag...

A new social market in Whitley Bay Big Local offers affordable food to the local community. This community initiative on Whitley Road provides cheap food options and is led by local residents. The Whitley Bay Big Local charity launched...

Refresh:Food is a new digital marketplace designed to connect growers with excess fruit and vegetables to new networks of potential buyers.The B2B marketplace is accessible via the Refresh:Food smartphone app and has been designed to make the exchange of...