Food and Nutrition

Food and Nutrition's Impact on Poverty Alleviation

Agroecology and food systems

Agroecology: The Pathway to Sustainable Food Systems

Agroecology is a powerful pathway to climate-resilient, sustainable food systems. Brenda Huerta of Fairtrade International explores how soil health, biodiversity, and farmer agency are interconnected, highlighting successful examples from banana cooperatives in Latin America. As COP30 approaches, she calls for bold investment in agroecology as a foundation for social justice, environmental regeneration, and resilient livelihoods.
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Antoinette Marie and Sander de Jong

Blockchain, Food and Supply Chains with Antoinette and Sander

Antoinette Marie, Director of Heifer Labs, and Sander de Jong, Managing Director of Fairfood talk blockchain, supplychains and food.
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How Can Businesses Harness the Power of Plants to Solve the Global Malnutrition Crisis?

The global malnutrition crisis presents a growing challenge, but businesses have a powerful tool at their disposal: plants. By leveraging plant-based innovations, companies can develop sustainable, nutrient-rich solutions that combat food insecurity. Chris Grayson, The Power of Nutrition, shares how harnessing the potential of plants not only addresses malnutrition but also taps into a rising demand for healthier, eco-conscious products.
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Sorting Coffee Beans in Rwanda - farmer wellbeing in the coffee supply chain

What 3,000 Farmers Told Us About Wellbeing in the Coffee Supply Chain

A new report from 60 Decibels reveals insights from 3,000 coffee farmers in Uganda and Rwanda, highlighting the challenges and opportunities within the coffee supply chain. While profitability and financial security remain elusive for many, farmers show resilience and commitment. By prioritizing farmer voices and wellbeing, the coffee industry can foster greater sustainability and equity.
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Unintended Consequences of Environmentally Friendly Diets

As we strive for sustainable diets to combat climate change and protect biodiversity, concerns arise about their nutritional adequacy. A systematic review reveals that eco-friendly diets may lead to lower intakes of essential micronutrients, posing risks to vulnerable populations. How can we balance environmental sustainability with optimal nutrition?
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Sunflower farmer in Tanzania. Sustainable Agriculture and Zero Hunger

How Sustainable Agriculture Contributes to Achieving Zero Hunger

Amid rising global hunger due to pandemic, conflict, and climate change, SDG2: Zero Hunger remains a paramount goal. Learn how Farm Africa is enhancing smallholder farmers’ resilience in Eastern Africa through climate-smart agriculture, holistic programs, and empowering community-led initiatives, driving forward the critical mission to eradicate hunger by 2030.
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Together for 2024

The landscape of global development is evolving, with new challenges and opportunities emerging on the horizon. As we navigate these complexities, the power of collaboration, innovation and impactful action becomes increasingly apparent. This paper synthesises the insights from a vibrant Online Written Discussion, “Together for 2024”.
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Online Written Discussion – Farmer Centred Food Security

Our online discussion centered on enhancing farmer-centred food security. Recognizing that 84% of our farms are smallholdings, yet the average smallholder farmer earns just
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Smallholder Farmers: Female Farmer holding a Sunflower.

Why a Food-Secure Future Means Focusing on Smallholder Farmers

This World Children’s Day, the UK hosts the Global Food Security Summit, addressing Zero Hunger and malnutrition. Amid alarming UN projections of over 600 million people facing hunger by 2030, the summit focuses on empowering smallholder farmers and leveraging technology for a sustainable, resilient food system
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ofi social worker Esra delivering training to seasonal workers

Capturing Natural Goodness In Hazelnuts From Soil To Snack

Explore the journey of Turkish hazelnuts from soil to snack, learn how these premium nuts, grown in the climate of the Black Sea region, become global confectionery and healthy snacks, all while uplifting local communities.
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Cesar and Michelle Food Security and Farmer Livelihoods

Food Security and Farmer Livelihoods with Cesar and Michelle

Michelle Grogg, Cargill and Cesar Galaviz, Rancher, Farmer and Agronomist, Mexico talk food security and farmer livelihoods
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Global Goals Summit 2023 – Day 2 – Fireside 3

This Fireside Chat with Novozymes explored how companies can bring the voice of youth into their SDG thinking and innovation. PANELISTS: Morten Enggaard Rasmussen,
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Taking a Farmer-Centric Approach to Boost Global Food Security

Watch this Fireside Chat with Cargill to hear the latest thinking on the intersection between two critical issues: global food security and advancing farmer livelihoods. INTERVIEWEES:
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Global Goals Summit 2023 – Day 2 – Fireside 2

This Fireside Chat with Cargill discussed the latest thinking on the intersection between two critical issues: global food security and advancing farmer livelihoods. INTERVIEWEES: Michelle
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Acting Together to Achieve Large Scale Food Fortification Excellence

An online workshop with TechnoServe exploring the latest research on food fortification, the critical role of millers, and how to join the fight against
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Global Goals Summit 2023 – Day 3 – Workshop 1

This online workshop with TechnoServe explored the latest research on food fortification, the critical role of millers, and how to join the fight against
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Wheat Seeds. Food fortification

Acting Together for More Nutritious Food

Explore the challenge of scaling up staple food fortification to combat micronutrient deficiencies. Regulatory frameworks are in place, but implementation requires collaboration with millers and public-private partnerships. Micronutrient deficiencies affect billions, and fortification is a cost-effective solution. This article outlines six opportunities, from transparency to policy advocacy, to strengthen food fortification at scale, promoting health and nutrition worldwide.
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Investment in the Health Women and Children

Catalysing Investment in the Health of Women, Children, and Adolescents

The health of women, children and adolescents should be a concern for all of us, including multinational business. This article explains how the Global Financing Facility for Women, Children and Adolescents is helping to catalyse investment in this critical area, including through partnerships with the private sector.
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Addressing Global Hunger: Insights from Ceres2030 Project

Despite progress, 828 million face hunger, up by 150 million due to COVID-19. The Ceres2030 study highlights key strategies: empower communities, boost farm productivity, improve food distribution. The Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge invites companies to join efforts, pledging financial commitments. Together, we strive to end hunger sustainably by 2030.
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Five Reasons Why We Need Fair Food Systems for Future Food Security.

Fairtrade’s recently launched sustainable agriculture policy calls for resilient food systems built on agroecology – that is, the application of environmentally, economically and socially responsible principles to farming. Here are five reasons why our current food and farming policies need a complete reset – and how we can do it.
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What do we mean by "Food and Nutrition"?

Understand how improved food and nutrition strategies can fight poverty by ensuring food security and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

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