Food security

Fulfill Proudly Recognizes 40 Years of Fighting Hunger in Monmouth & Ocean Counties

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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NEPTUNE, N.J., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- What began in 1984 as a compassionate response to a local need has evolved into a transformative approach to building food security at the central Jersey Shore. This year, Fulfill, formerly known as the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, celebrates its inception and four decades of fighting hunger and improving lives.

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  • This year, Fulfill, formerly known as the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, celebrates its inception and four decades of fighting hunger and improving lives.
  • They pooled their resources and on October 2, 1984, the food bank was founded in a Spring Lake warehouse.
  • In its inaugural year, the food bank offered aid to 25 charities with 100,000 pounds of food.
  • Additionally, Fulfill implemented a garden education program on its grounds to teach residents affordable ways to grow their own food.

Government of Canada announces call for proposals results to support Black communities

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Bias, Black History Month, Disability, Woman, United, Person, Entrepreneurship, Investment, Black Canadians, Racism, Government, Organic, United Nations, Organization, Africa Centre, UN, Initiative, Food security, Financial management, QC, Environment, Social justice, Partnership

In acknowledgment of the UN Decade, the Government of Canada established the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative (SBCCI) in 2019.

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  • In acknowledgment of the UN Decade, the Government of Canada established the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative (SBCCI) in 2019.
  • This initiative aims to strengthen vibrant Black communities across Canada and support Black-led solutions to address challenges such as discrimination, bias and anti-Black racism, while also improving organizational capacity, workplaces and community spaces to better serve Black communities.
  • "Today's announcement builds on the consistent support our government has demonstrated for Black communities across Canada since endorsing the UN Decade in 2018.
  • Through it, the Government of Canada has provided the Foundation for Black Communities with an endowment of $200 million.

JULIUS MEINL STRENGTHENS COMMITMENT FOR SMALLHOLDER COFFEE FARMING FAMILIES BY JOINING THE INITIATIVE FOR COFFEE&CLIMATE

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
C&C, Knowledge, Climate change, Culture, Farmer, Food security, GHG, Coffee, Partnership

As a key player in the coffee market, Julius Meinl's entry in c&c adds substantial value to the alliance.

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  • As a key player in the coffee market, Julius Meinl's entry in c&c adds substantial value to the alliance.
  • Julius Meinl's commitment therefore aligns with c&c's overall goal: effective responses to climate change, increasing resilience, and, ultimately, better livelihoods of smallholder coffee farming families.
  • We have always strived to deliver the finest coffee blends to coffee enthusiasts worldwide and joining the initiative for coffee&climate reinforces our dedication to ethical sourcing and sustainable practices."
  • c&c's primary commitment lies in supporting smallholder coffee farming families.

JULIUS MEINL STRENGTHENS COMMITMENT FOR SMALLHOLDER COFFEE FARMING FAMILIES BY JOINING THE INITIATIVE FOR COFFEE&CLIMATE

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
C&C, Knowledge, Climate change, Culture, Farmer, Food security, GHG, Coffee, Partnership

As a key player in the coffee market, Julius Meinl's entry in c&c adds substantial value to the alliance.

Key Points: 
  • As a key player in the coffee market, Julius Meinl's entry in c&c adds substantial value to the alliance.
  • Julius Meinl's commitment therefore aligns with c&c's overall goal: effective responses to climate change, increasing resilience, and, ultimately, better livelihoods of smallholder coffee farming families.
  • We have always strived to deliver the finest coffee blends to coffee enthusiasts worldwide and joining the initiative for coffee&climate reinforces our dedication to ethical sourcing and sustainable practices."
  • c&c's primary commitment lies in supporting smallholder coffee farming families.

bioMérieux and the Food and Drug Administration Launch Research Collaboration to Improve Microbial Detection Tools to Combat Food-Borne Pathogens

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Senior, Research, Regulatory science, Escherichia coli, Food safety, FDA, Safety, Food, Center for Food Safety, Cyclospora cayetanensis, Risk, CFSAN, Health, Applied science, Market access, Listeria monocytogenes, Disease, Infection, Food security, Software, Public, Vaccine

CHICAGO, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- bioMérieux, a world leader in in vitro diagnostics for 60 years, has entered into a strategic research collaboration with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Offices of Applied Research and Safety Assessment (OARSA) and Regulatory Science (ORS) to develop tools to combat food-borne pathogens. The agreement will pave the way for many innovative projects to improve detection and microbial characterization systems for pathogens that pose a risk in foods.

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  • The agreement will pave the way for many innovative projects to improve detection and microbial characterization systems for pathogens that pose a risk in foods.
  • bioMérieux and the US Food and Drug Administration to collaborate on strategic research to combat food-borne pathogens.
  • "bioMérieux is incredibly proud to enter into strategic, collaborative research with the FDA.
  • bioMérieux provides diagnostic solutions (systems, reagents, software and services) which determine the source of disease and contamination to improve patient health and ensure consumer safety.

CGTN: Why China believes seeds are a matter of national security

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Seed, Philosophy, Agriculture, Food security, Chen, Northeast Agricultural University, Soybean, Breeding, Ebbs, Research

This goal has become more relevant amid increasing geopolitical tensions, including the prolonged Ukraine crisis.

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  • This goal has become more relevant amid increasing geopolitical tensions, including the prolonged Ukraine crisis.
  • Germplasm security should be elevated to the strategic height of national security, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in July 2021.
  • China needs to feed nearly one-fifth of the global population with some 9 percent of the world's arable land.
  • Though China has increased production of high-quality soybeans and imports have declined, the sector remains a weak link in the drive to achieve food security.

CGTN: Why China believes seeds are a matter of national security

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Seed, Philosophy, Agriculture, Food security, Chen, Northeast Agricultural University, Soybean, Breeding, Ebbs, Research

This goal has become more relevant amid increasing geopolitical tensions, including the prolonged Ukraine crisis.

Key Points: 
  • This goal has become more relevant amid increasing geopolitical tensions, including the prolonged Ukraine crisis.
  • Germplasm security should be elevated to the strategic height of national security, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in July 2021.
  • China needs to feed nearly one-fifth of the global population with some 9 percent of the world's arable land.
  • Though China has increased production of high-quality soybeans and imports have declined, the sector remains a weak link in the drive to achieve food security.

Origin Agritech Announces Breakthrough in Corn Hybrid Development with Wild Corn Gene Integration

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Agricultural technology, Food security, Genetics, Photosynthesis, Agriculture

BEIJING, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SEED) (the "Company" or "Origin"), a leading Chinese agricultural technology company, today announced a breakthrough development in its commercial corn hybrid offerings.

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  • BEIJING, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SEED) (the "Company" or "Origin"), a leading Chinese agricultural technology company, today announced a breakthrough development in its commercial corn hybrid offerings.
  • Origin Agritech has successfully integrated a gene from wild corn into one of its elite commercial corn hybrids for the first time in the industry.
  • The integration of the wild corn gene marks the world's first instance of using genetics from wild corn—a type of grass—to enhance the performance of commercial corn hybrids.
  • Dr. Gengchen Han, Chairman and CEO of Origin Agritech, stated, "This breakthrough is a testament to Origin Agritech's commitment to innovation and our continuous efforts to push the boundaries of agricultural technology.

Kenya based Bio-Logical to provide Microsoft with 10,000 tonnes of high-quality carbon removal credits

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Carbon, Climate change, Farmer, Agriculture, Food security, Microsoft, CO2, Entrepreneurship, Climate

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, a deal has been signed for Bio-Logical to provide Microsoft with carbon removal for delivery through 2024/2025.

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  • NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, a deal has been signed for Bio-Logical to provide Microsoft with carbon removal for delivery through 2024/2025.
  • "We are extremely happy to announce the first biochar carbon removal deal Microsoft has made in Africa.
  • This collaboration with Microsoft will provide thousands with the tools they need to build their climate resilience," said Rory Buckworth, Co-Founder, Bio-Logical.
  • We are pleased to collaborate with Bio-Logical as they scale this impactful solution in Africa," said Brian Marrs, Senior Director of Energy and Carbon Removal at Microsoft.

Kenya based Bio-Logical to provide Microsoft with 10,000 tonnes of high-quality carbon removal credits

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Carbon, Climate change, Farmer, Agriculture, Food security, Microsoft, CO2, Entrepreneurship, Climate

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, a deal has been signed for Bio-Logical to provide Microsoft with carbon removal for delivery through 2024/2025.

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  • NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, a deal has been signed for Bio-Logical to provide Microsoft with carbon removal for delivery through 2024/2025.
  • "We are extremely happy to announce the first biochar carbon removal deal Microsoft has made in Africa.
  • This collaboration with Microsoft will provide thousands with the tools they need to build their climate resilience," said Rory Buckworth, Co-Founder, Bio-Logical.
  • We are pleased to collaborate with Bio-Logical as they scale this impactful solution in Africa," said Brian Marrs, Senior Director of Energy and Carbon Removal at Microsoft.