Food Security

• Food Security: India Plans World’s Largest Grain Storage Scheme

  An additional step toward achieving food security would be for India to soon have the largest grain storage system in the world.…

• “Millets Could Address Global Concerns of Malnutrition, Food Security”: Piyush Goyal

  While addressing the "Millets-Smart Nutritive Food" Conclave in New Delhi on Tuesday, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and Textiles Piyush Goyal said that India must work hard to become the 'Global Capital of Millets'…

• G20 Summit: Leaders Call for Updating Global Agri Food Trade Rules to Address Food Security Issues

  In order to address issues with food security, G 20 leaders vowed to support the adoption of innovative practises and technologies, including digital innovation in agriculture and food systems.…

• Torrential Floods Pose Biggest Risk to Food Security in West & Central Africa

  Nearly 2.5 million acres of farmland in West and Central Africa are under water following unprecedented floods- posing a long-term threat to the region's food security.…

• Nestle Partners with Africa Food Prize to Strengthen Food Security & Climate Change Resilience

  The Africa Food Prize awards USD 100,000 to individuals and institutions that are pioneering agricultural and food systems transformation in Africa.…

• Public Health Risks Rising in Flood-Ravaged Pakistan, Warns WHO

  Aside from the health risks posed by flooding, the agriculture sector has also suffered. Waterlogging caused by a long-lasting flood has a negative impact on crop production and resulting food availability at the local, regional, and national levels.…

• Experts Underline Importance of Fortified Rice for Nutritional Security

  Fortification of rice has been recognised as a useful and complementary method for boosting dietary intake of vitamins and minerals with a quick turnaround time (TAT). Additionally, it contributes to the nation's fight against anaemia and malnutrition and represents a step toward nutritional security.…

• IMF Looking for Ways to Increase Access to Emergency Food Shock Aid

  According to IMF data, food is the single largest category in inflation baskets – the selection of goods used to calculate the cost of living – in many developing countries, accounting for around half in countries such as India or Pakistan and on average for…

• Tripura May Face Foodgrain Shortage Due to Lack of Rain: Agriculture Minister

  The agriculture minister said Wednesday that farmers are satisfied with the Centre's agricultural policies and the state government's arrangements, citing work in providing benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, Kisan Credit Card, and procuring paddy directly from farmers…

• Afghanistan's Overlapping Food & Debt Crisis can have Disastrous Impacts: World Bank

  "Our ideas are built on a number of pillars, including bolstering Afghanistan's infrastructure, modernising Afghan agriculture, and expanding trade and transit. We can achieve self-sufficiency through these...components," said Latif Nazari, Deputy Minister of Economy.…

• Chhattisgarh CM Proposes MNREGA Scheme for Urban Areas with Populations Under 20,000

  The Chief Minister told the 7th Governing Council of NITI Aayog, which met here under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister, that "MGNREGA should be implemented in rural areas near cities and cities with a population of less than 20,000." In addition to the meeting's…

• PM Urges States to Increase Farm Output as Food Prices Rise Worldwide

  One of the most important items in India's import basket is edible oil, which includes palm oil from Indonesia and Malaysia. Furthermore, several pulses, such as arhar and masur, are imported from other countries.…

• Blinken Announces $25 mn Aid to Improve Food Security in Cambodia

  More than 60% of Cambodians live in rural areas and make their living through agriculture, fisheries, and forestry. Climate shocks, such as temperature fluctuations, changes in rainfall patterns, and extreme weather events, make these rural Cambodians particularly vulnerable.…

• India & Mauritius to Collaborate with Other Countries to Ensure Food Security

  Tomar stated that the Government of India, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is very serious about agriculture and that many concrete steps have been taken to advance it, and that India has achieved self-sufficiency in food grain production to meet not only its domestic…

• Food Safety & Drug Administration to Launch Campaign Against Food Adulteration in Lucknow

  The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) is preparing to begin an implementation and awareness campaign in Lucknow with the objective of earning the top place in the Eat Right Challenge -2 programme after placing fifth nationally in the Eat Right Challenge - 1 programme.…

• India Is Still Plagued By Food Insecurity And Hunger Report

  India once again holds the dubious distinction of having the highest rate of global hunger.…

• Food Insecurity Looming in Nigeria Due to Insurgency

  Farmers are afraid to go to their farmlands because they are afraid of being killed. The lack of farmers on farmlands has had a significant impact on food production, raising market prices for food commodities and contributing to food insecurity.…

• Spear Capital Invests in Zimbabwean Food Manufacturer AFZ to Expand Operations

  The recent investment will allow the manufacturer to upgrade its systems and equipment, as well as expand its facilities, reducing its environmental impact and increasing capacity utilization.…

• Odisha Emerges as Top State in ‘State Ranking Index for NFSA’

  The Index for ranking states and UTs is built on three key pillars that cover NFSA implementation from start to finish via TPDS. These pillars are as follows: I NFSA—coverage, targeting, and Act provisions, ii) Delivery platform, and iii) Nutrition initiatives.…

• Clean Street Food Hubs will Become a Reality in a Few Major Cities

  Food safety officials will conduct a pre-audit in panchayats, municipalities, and Corporation areas, assess the facilities in each eatery, and provide sufficient instructions to these eateries on serving clean and safe food.…

• Abu Dhabi Agriculture & Food Safety Authority Plans to Improve Food Safety

  In order to contribute to sustainable agriculture and maximise farm output, he issued a directive on biosecurity requirements for farms and livestock holdings in the capital. According to the state news agency Wam, the strategy will focus on pest control and disease elimination from produce.…

• Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation Gets Approval to Offer Accreditation Services

  JANAAC is recognized as having the authority to accredit certification bodies capable of conducting food safety audits under the Acidified Foods (AF), Dietary Supplements, Juice Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (Juice HACCP), Low-Acid Canned Foods (LACF), and Medicated Feed Current Good Manufacturing Practices (Medicated…

• FSSC, UNIDO to Build Food Safety Capacity in Middle-Income Countries

  The goal of everyone involved in food safety, from small and medium businesses to national food associations and food safety authorities, is to guarantee that the food they produce or regulate is safe for local consumption.…

• Will Food Security Risk Continue from the Ukraine-Russia Conflict?

  The global food security risk has elevated because of the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Already around 800 million people were undernourished till 2020, and the FAO now expects the number to increase by another 7.6 million to 13.1 million by the end of 2023. However, there are…

• Sri Lanka Faces Food Crisis as Farmers Abandon Their Fields Due to the Scarcity of Seeds and Fertilizers

  Due to exorbitant costs, many farmers, including Daranagama, have abandoned rice cultivation entirely this season. It's a frightening turn of events for a middle-income country that once had no trouble feeding a population of 22 million people.…

• Centre Directs E-Commerce Food Business Operators to Submit Proposal within 15 Days

  The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) raised the issue of e-commerce FBOs failing to share customer information with restaurants, limiting their ability to better serve consumer needs. Furthermore, the latter determines and collects delivery fees. In addition, the online FBOs charge a commission of…

• Food Technology: This New Sensor can Detect Pesticide Residues on Fruits and Vegetables

  Food safety is of the utmost importance in the post-Covid era. It is important to thoroughly clean vegetables and fruits before eating them, as has been emphasized numerous times over the last two years.…

• How to Prevent Storage Losses in Grains Without Using Chemicals

  When grains absorb moisture from their surroundings, they lose their optimal moisture, making them prone to mold growth and aflatoxins. Additionally, when uncontrolled, infestation leads to losses. These problems happen regardless of the volume of the stored commodity. As a result, companies have been trying…

• Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya Releases 4th State Food Safety Index

  Union Health Minister congratulated the winning States/UTs based on the ranking for 2021-22 for their outstanding performance across all parameters. This year, Tamil Nadu ranked first among the larger states, followed by Gujarat and Maharashtra. Goa was first among the smaller states, followed by Manipur…

• World Food Safety Day 2022: Some Quotes, Wishes & Messages to Share

  The day is dedicated to taking action to prevent, diagnose, and control foodborne hazards in order to enhance human health, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).…

• World Food Safety Day 2022: Date, Theme, Significance & Food Safety Practices that You Must Follow

  Food plays a significant role in our daily lives. While eating healthy and nutritious foods promotes general health, eating bad foods can contribute to a variety of ailments.…

• Food Prices Eased in April after Record Surge in March: UN Food Agency

  The FAO reduced its projection of world wheat production in 2022 to 782 million tonnes, down from 784 million last month, in separate cereal supply and demand estimates released on Friday. The forecast accounted for a 20% decrease in harvested area in Ukraine and a…

• India’s Food Security Approach & Innovations Praised in WTO Seminar on Food Security

  S. Jagannathan recently explained the successful strategies adopted by the Government of India for ensuring the Availability, Affordability, and Accessibility of both normal and free food grains at all times, as India's food security response to the COVID-19 crisis has been hailed as a shining…

• Centre’s Food Subsidy to Hit a New High of 3.94 lakh crore This Fiscal

  As a result of the pandemic relief measures, the Centre's food subsidy has increased dramatically since 2020. In 2021-22, total expenditure was 2.94 lakh crore, which was 140 percent higher than the subsidy amount in 2020-21 and 267 percent higher than in 2019-20.…

• Good News! Free Ration Scheme to Stay till FY23, Rs 1.5 trillion to be Spent on Food Subsidy

  It is expected to spend around Rs 1.5 trillion on food subsidies this year, roughly Rs 50,000 crore less than planned, thanks to expected savings from a 20% cut in wheat and rice procurement.…

• Food Inflation in Sri Lanka has Reached to 'Unbearable Levels'

  The government of Sri Lanka has failed miserably in dealing with the nation's economic crisis. The prices of basic necessities are constantly inflating which has spiraled chaos among the population of the country.…

• DBS Bank India Collaborates With Social Alpha To Identify Innovative Ways To Reduce Food Waste & Loss

  DBS Bank India said today that it has partnered with Social Alpha, a prominent innovation curation and venture development platform for tech start-ups, to solve the worldwide issue of food waste by developing sustainable solutions.…

• Tata-Cornell Institute Launches an Initiative to Achieve Zero-Hunger, Zero-Carbon Food Systems

  Researchers will create a roadmap of mitigation methods based on that analysis in order to reduce emissions without sacrificing productivity. The roadmap, while tailored to India's agricultural sector, will serve as a model for other developing countries.…

• Russia-Ukraine Conflict has a Mixed Impact on Food Security in West Africa

  Rising global prices pose the greatest threat overall. With a few exceptions, the region imports very little food or fertilizer from Russia and Ukraine, insulating it from many of the current market disruptions and allowing it to replace some lost fertilizer imports.…

• Odisha to Distribute Rice for Another 6 Months Under the Food Security Scheme

  According to an official statement from the Chief Minister, the State Food Security Scheme will continue to cover 8.09 lakh people.…

• Russia Ukraine War Caused the Worst Food Crisis Since WW2, says UN Food Chief

  The executive director of the United Nations World Food Program, David Beasley, told the United Nations Security Council that already high food prices are soaring.…

• The World’s Top 3 Major Crops- Wheat, Rice, &Maize; Find Interesting Statistics Inside

  The global production of wheat, rice, and maize has increased in recent years.…

• Walmart & Sodexo Joined Pacific Coast Food Waste Commitment to Reduce Regional Food Waste by Half

  The collaboration builds on both companies' long-standing efforts to reduce food loss and waste throughout their operations, while also informing and inspiring their business peers through the sharing of data and best practices.…

• Sri Lanka Facing Worst Economic Crisis; Price of Rice Goes up to Rs 500 per kg

  Srilanka is facing an economic crisis that has led to food scarcity and inflation in prices in the country.…

• Food Safety Officials Raid Shop in Vadapalani Andavar Temple

  Following complaints, officials performed a surprise check at the location where the prasadam is prepared and found out that the facility had been operating without a Food Safety and Standards Authority of India license (FSSAI).…

• Government’s Food Subsidy Expenses in FY23 Could Be Lower By Rs 26,000 crore

  Wheat exports are expected to increase due to global demand, driving domestic prices over the minimum support price (MSP). Mandi prices in Madhya Pradesh are at about Rs 2,100-Rs 2,350 per quintal, compared to the MSP of Rs 2,015 per quintal.…

• Women Leaders Building Sustainable & Inclusive Food System Globally

  "Efforts must be made to mentor young women in careers in agriculture," Dr. Usha Barwale Zehr, Director and Chief Technology Officer at Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company Private Limited (MAHYCO), said in response to the lack of women leadership in agriculture. We've done things like creating…

• Future Seeds- A New CGIAR Genebank Secures $17 Million Fund

  The funds will be used to support the genebank and climate change mitigation science that emphasizes carbon sequestration using plant roots, according to Cristian Samper, a member of the Board of Trustees at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, which hosts and manages Future…

• PBFIA Delegation Meets MOFPI to Enable Plant-based Food Ecosystem in India

  The expansion of the Plant-Based Foods industry presents a significant opportunity to address climate change, food insecurity and malnutrition, and public health risk (including pandemics and antimicrobial resistance), as well as to assist India in meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals.…

• Ukraine Conflict: The World May Face a Food Crisis Due to Shortage of Fertilizer

  Ukraine-Russia conflict can result in a global world hunger as it is causing a limited production of fertilizers.…