Food politics

General Mills Stands for Good, Advancing Regenerative Agriculture Commitment Through New Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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Strategic partnerships with American Farmland Trust and Rodale Institute will accelerate regenerative agriculture techniques across key regions in California and the Northern Great Plains.

Key Points: 
  • Strategic partnerships with American Farmland Trust and Rodale Institute will accelerate regenerative agriculture techniques across key regions in California and the Northern Great Plains.
  • By advancing regenerative agriculture, LÄRABAR aims to improve both soil health and water outcomes in this key sourcing area.
  • “We commend General Mills for its leadership in advancing regenerative organic agriculture,” said Jeff Tkach, chief impact officer at Rodale Institute.
  • Together, these partnerships and initiatives will further advance General Mills toward one million acres of regenerative agriculture farmland by 2030.

NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast "Dinner with the President"

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
White House Historical Association, Cooking, Food politics, Cabinet, McLaurin, Google Podcasts, Congress, White House, Apple Podcasts, Diplomacy, Banquet, Stitcher, Child, History, White, Food, Prudhomme, Interior design, Restaurant, Politics, Spotify

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today: "Dinner with the President." In this episode, Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, discusses dining diplomacy with bestselling author Alex Prud'homme in a conversation about his new book, "Dinner with the President: Food, Politics, and a History of Breaking Bread at the White House."

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today: "Dinner with the President."
  • "Food really brings people together and can have great meaning from hotdogs at the ballpark to State Dinners at the White House."
  • The White House 1600 Sessions is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.
  • McLaurin is the host of "The White House 1600 Sessions," the Association's official audio and video podcast devoted to exploring the history, cultural impact, untold stories, and personal accounts of America's most iconic residence and highest office.

VYPR: Agile Innovation offers hope for developing more sustainable food systems in the UK

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Articles, Food and drink, Food politics, Agronomy, Food system, Sustainable food system, Food, Sustainability

MANCHESTER, England, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Food Strategy report, released in July 2021 ( www.nationalfoodstrategy.org ), has called for food companies to urgently help address wholescale health and environmental issues within the UK food system.

Key Points: 
  • MANCHESTER, England, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Food Strategy report, released in July 2021 ( www.nationalfoodstrategy.org ), has called for food companies to urgently help address wholescale health and environmental issues within the UK food system.
  • Climate change, protection of biodiversity and the global pandemic have loomed over the food industry and now, the pressure has increased, as the independent review of UK food systems for the government, has proposed a shift change in how we approach food.
  • The report also summarises that driving sustainable change throughout the food system will require in-depth, credible data, to underpin decision-making.
  • Understanding potential consumer purchasing intentions, via robust and actionable data insight, will be crucial for companies challenged with developing a sustainable food system of this scale".

Quantifying Quality in Food and Beverage, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Food and drink, Food science, Articles, Academic disciplines, Food politics, Food safety, Foodservice, Product safety, Packaging and labeling, Food

TORONTO, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today's food and beverage manufacturers are facing challenges keeping up with varying consumer demands, such as ensuring food quality.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today's food and beverage manufacturers are facing challenges keeping up with varying consumer demands, such as ensuring food quality.
  • Producing quality products that adhere to industry regulations, packaging requirements and food safety standards doesn't need to feel impossible.
  • With end-to-end quality control management, companies can account for quality at every step throughout their supply chain.
  • For more information or to register for this event, visit Quantifying Quality in Food and Beverage.

Future Food Institute Identifies Key Contributors To Nutrition Inequality With Global Study

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Friday, July 23, 2021
Food, Hunger, Sustainable food system, Food politics

BOLOGNA, Italy, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Future Food Institute (FFI), in partnership with the Dole Sunshine Company, today announced the release of Nutrition Unpacked {www.nutritionunpacked.com}, a co-branded research initiative 'unpacking' little known insights about nutritional inequalities and gaps around the world. The study, conducted over the course of three months, combines quantitative data with the input of academics, practitioners and the voices of grassroots communities to uncover the underlying causes of global nutrition inequality and identify actionable outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • The study, conducted over the course of three months, combines quantitative data with the input of academics, practitioners and the voices of grassroots communities to uncover the underlying causes of global nutrition inequality and identify actionable outcomes.
  • "Nutrition for All implies a shared responsibility to find adequate measures that benefit all stakeholders across the complex food system," said Sara Roversi, founder of the Future Food Institute.
  • Key causes driving "hidden hunger" include scarcity and contamination of natural resources, access to nutritious food, mass-scale production of monoculture, nutritional quality, food loss, and lifestyle changes.
  • "Achieving nutrition for all requires many of us working together to completely reshape our food ecosystem," added Sigismondi.

Future Food Institute Identifies Key Contributors To Nutrition Inequality With Global Study

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Friday, July 23, 2021
Food, Hunger, Sustainable food system, Food politics

BOLOGNA, Italy, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Future Food Institute (FFI), in partnership with the Dole Sunshine Company, today announced the release of Nutrition Unpacked {www.nutritionunpacked.com}, a co-branded research initiative 'unpacking' little known insights about nutritional inequalities and gaps around the world. The study, conducted over the course of three months, combines quantitative data with the input of academics, practitioners and the voices of grassroots communities to uncover the underlying causes of global nutrition inequality and identify actionable outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • The study, conducted over the course of three months, combines quantitative data with the input of academics, practitioners and the voices of grassroots communities to uncover the underlying causes of global nutrition inequality and identify actionable outcomes.
  • "Nutrition for All implies a shared responsibility to find adequate measures that benefit all stakeholders across the complex food system," said Sara Roversi, founder of the Future Food Institute.
  • Key causes driving "hidden hunger" include scarcity and contamination of natural resources, access to nutritious food, mass-scale production of monoculture, nutritional quality, food loss, and lifestyle changes.
  • "Achieving nutrition for all requires many of us working together to completely reshape our food ecosystem," added Sigismondi.

Extreme Tech Challenge Announces Strategic Partnership With the Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to Advance Technology-Enabled Resilient Food Systems

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Friday, July 23, 2021
Health, Technology, Other Technology, Other Health, Fitness & Nutrition, General Health, Articles, Food and drink, Nutrition, Limbic system, Motivation, Neuropsychology, Hunger, Food politics, Sustainable Development Goal 2, Food security, Food and Agriculture Organization, Malnutrition

The Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) is announcing a strategic partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to empower tech entrepreneurs driving transformative innovations in improving nutrition and food security worldwide to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including Zero Hunger.

Key Points: 
  • The Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) is announcing a strategic partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to empower tech entrepreneurs driving transformative innovations in improving nutrition and food security worldwide to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including Zero Hunger.
  • The World Food Forum (WFF) is an initiative by FAO's Youth Committee to transform food systems and sustainably defeat hunger and malnutrition.
  • Subscribe to receive the latest news from the Extreme Tech Challenge as details unfold.
  • Extreme Tech Challenge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation whose mission is to empower startups creating new tech innovations to address global challenges.

North America Food Safety Testing Market Research Report 2021 - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts to 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Food, Beverage, Retail, Food and drink, Articles, Academic disciplines, Food science, Food safety in the United States, Food and Drug Administration, Food politics, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, Food law, Food safety, Food security, FSMA

The "North America Food Safety Testing Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "North America Food Safety Testing Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Owing to such factors, ensuring food safety and strengthening the resilience of food systems to promote food security for the most vulnerable becomes paramount.
  • Growing consumer interest in food quality has propelled high technological advancements, thereby, driving the food safety testing market in developed countries.
  • The food industries are profoundly impacted by the new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules, as consumers are demanding greater transparency regarding food safety.

G20 nations have 'room for improvement' on food sustainability, finds Economist Intelligence Unit and Barilla Foundation

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Articles, Sustainability, Diets, Food politics, Environmentalism, Dietary Guidelines for Americans, Healthy diet, Sustainable Development Goals, Sustainable development, Food, Sustainable food system

The FSI, developed by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) with the Barilla Center for Food and Nutrition (BCFN), found "room for improvement" across most nations, with only Canada and Japan in the top quartile for all three pillars.

Key Points: 
  • The FSI, developed by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) with the Barilla Center for Food and Nutrition (BCFN), found "room for improvement" across most nations, with only Canada and Japan in the top quartile for all three pillars.
  • Other top performers include Australia, France, Italy and the UK, while the US was among the worst performers for excessive meat consumption and land conversion for agriculture.
  • According to the FSI, all G20 countries had dietary guidelines but only four included sustainability as a metric of a healthy diet.
  • "We know that sustainable food systems are an integral component of sustainable development pathways envisaged by the 2030 Agenda of the UN.

Gnubiotics Announces Self-Affirmed GRAS Designation of GNUbiome FI

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Monday, July 12, 2021
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Gnubiotics Sciences SA (Gnubiotics), a Swiss biotech company has announced its oligosaccharides-peptides complex (GNUbiome FI) has achieved GRAS independent conclusions status.

Key Points: 
  • Gnubiotics Sciences SA (Gnubiotics), a Swiss biotech company has announced its oligosaccharides-peptides complex (GNUbiome FI) has achieved GRAS independent conclusions status.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210712005259/en/
    The self-affirmed GRAS status was obtained through an assessment by a panel of qualified experts.
  • GNUbiome FI is intended for use as a nutritional ingredient in the food of cats and dogs of all life stages.
  • GNUbiome FI is the only comprehensive clinically proven solution to transform the microbiome of both cats and dogs.