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1 in 8 Americans show signs of food addiction
1 in 8 Americans over 50 may have a food addiction to processed food – especially amongst older adults who are overweight or experiencing poor mental health or isolation.
Repurposing food waste into sustainable alternatives
A new study highlights the incentive for food producers to repurpose food waste – by turning it into useful chemicals, sustainable fuels and more.
Towards sustainable control of plant diseases
The 15th of November 2022 was an unremarkable day that may have passed many people by, but this was the day that the world population reached 8 billion people. As many as 828M of those people will go to bed hungry tonight.
Genetically modified rice to tackle climate-induced food shortages
Genetically modified rice could be used to lessen food shortages caused by climate change, as salt tolerance allows it to grow in warmer conditions.
The reality of the U.S approach to animal welfare
David Green, Executive Director at the U.S. Sustainability Alliance, explores the reality of U.S approaches to animal welfare.
Conserving water is essential to feeding the world
Here, we are told by David Green, Executive Director at the U.S. Sustainability Alliance, that conserving water is essential to feeding the world.
Sustainable development needs eco-engineering to help solve the water-food-energy nexus
Dr Rod Coogan, Agri-Food Expert at PA Consulting argues that sustainable development needs eco-engineering to help solve the water-food-energy nexus.
Brexit added ÂŁ6 billion to UK food bills in two years
Brexit added almost ÂŁ6 billion to UK food bills in the two years to the end of 2021, with the poorest households worst affected.
The UK must get serious about sugar reduction
Action on Sugar is calling for the government to start taking sugar reduction seriously for the sake of the nation's health, environment and economy,
How do India’s protectionist rice export restrictions affect those in need?
Peter Bachmann, Vice President Policy & Government Affairs, at USA Rice, states that India’s protectionist rice export restrictions hurt the neediest the most.
Why government must resuscitate the UK food manufacturing industry
Guy Tullberg, Managing Director of The Tracklement Company, explains why a strong supply chain is vital to meeting rising consumer demand and keeping the UK’s food manufacturing sector in business.
North America Analysis October 2022
We enter Winter 2022 with our particular October volume of North America Analysis, crammed with insightful policy articles.
A uniting point for U.S. peanut sustainability
Eric Coronel, Director of Sustainability at The American Peanut Council, highlights a uniting point for U.S. peanut sustainability.
Soil health for sustainable agriculture
Aarthi JanakiRaman, Research Director, Chemicals and Advanced Materials at TechVision, charts the rising importance of soil health for sustainable agriculture.
USDA invests $2 billion in food banks and school meal programs
USDA will provide nearly $2 billion in additional funding to food banks and school meal programs for purchasing American-grown foods.
The frightening cost of living in the U.S: a Price Index Review
With food and energy prices increasing exponentially, it comes as no surprise that 67% of Americans are worried about the cost of living.
The EU must enforce a pesticide tax
Experts warn that the EU agriculture sector is stuck in "permanent pesticide-dependence," and that major flaws exist in the current attempts to reduce the use of pesticides across the EU.
Should larger organic farms adopt agroecological practices?
Larger organic farms operate more like conventional farms and use fewer sustainable practices than smaller organic farms.
How bees can stabilise food supply and food prices
Yields of crops visited by insect pollinators like bees produce a more stable food supply and help stabilise food prices.
Plants produce aspirin to cope in heatwaves
With heatwaves across the globe, many are concerned about agriculture and dehydrated plants - it turns out plants produce their own aspirin.