U.S. farmers face Prospect of Skyrocketing Healthcare Premiums
Food & Climate More than a quarter of U.S. farmers rely on the Affordable Care Act, but Biden-era tax credits expire at the end of the year. Over the years,…
To reduce single-use plastics, Australia bans soy containers produced since the 1950s
Food & Climate The South Australian government has banned the small fish-shaped soy sauce bottles, commonly served with takeaway sushi and bento meals, which were invented by a Japanese businessman…
The failure of the global plastics treaty, which countries caused it?
Food & Climate During the global plastics treaty negotiations–the longest of the six conducted so far–two draft treaties were presented by the Chair, an elected official who oversees the conduct…
Global plastics treaty failure frustrates Nestlé, PepsiCo, and Unilever, What’s the story?
Food & Climate The United Nations global plastics treaty negotiations concluded last week in Geneva talks involving 183 countries ended without legal agreement. Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever expressed disappointment over…
Food waste in Canada, Proposal to prosecute wasters
Food & Climate Canadians all along the food chain — including producers, processors and retailers — generate nearly nine million tonnes of avoidable food waste each year, a staggering $58…
A new National Food Strategy in UK, boosting climate risk focus
The Government committed to reducing costs for food businesses by 25%
Food & Climate A new National Food Strategy in UK was announced. The UK Government has set out its strategy for reforming England’s food system, warning that climate change, nature…
Adulterated foods exceed $40 billion annually, with olive oil, honey, and milk at the forefront
Food & Climate Estimates value the global adulterated foods industry at over $40 bn per year, and it’s widely believed that much food fraud goes undetected. Do you know which…
Agricultural residues in Egypt amount to 45 million tons
Huge quantities and some exploitation success stories
Food & Climate Despite the numerous success stories to use agricultural residues in Egypt, and converting it into various products such as fertilizers, biogas, and wood processing, there are huge…
Reducing EU food waste by 30%, Parliament updates the framework
Experts describe it as weak ambition
Food & Climate In an update to EU food waste framework directive, the European Council and Parliament have directed all 27 member states to cut food waste by 30% from…
Trump puts US food aid for the world’s poor in ports at risk of spoilage
American farmers loos wheat, soybeans, sorghum and split peas buyers
Food & Climate Donald Trump put US food aid for many countries at risk of spoilage as it sits in ports, ships and warehouses after pausing funding for the U.S.…