North America
Canadian Foodgrains Bank in Canada’s top 10 charities list for 2022
For the fifth year in a row, Canadian Foodgrains Bank acknowledges that it is a privilege and an honour to be one of Canada’s top…
Canadian Government Announces Investment To Support Growth Of Country’s Grain Exports
As the demand for Canadian grain exports continues to increase, it is important to ensure new trade opportunities that help strengthen the value chain, the…
U.S. announces $2.5 billion in food assistance for Africa
U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday announced billions of dollars in additional humanitarian assistance to address acute food insecurity in Africa, which is facing a…
US-Africa Leaders Summit: Joint Statement on Food Security
By establishing a strategic partnership to guide and accelerate their work, the African Union and the United States reaffirm their shared commitment to achieving African…
Robots are delivering food to customers in Miami
At present, the artificial intelligence-powered sidewalk delivery robots are used for food and grocery delivery, campus meal delivery and curbside pickup across the country. If…
South America
Nobel Prize-Winner & UN World Food Program Head To Step Down
The executive director of the United Nations World Food Program, which won the Nobel Peace Prize two years ago, says he will step down at…
Europe
Britain’s Deliveroo exits Australia, citing tough competition
British food delivery service Deliveroo on Wednesday closed its Australian business, citing a tough business environment, as consumers pulled back on takeaways due to rising prices.…
Nobel Prize-Winner & UN World Food Program Head To Step Down
The executive director of the United Nations World Food Program, which won the Nobel Peace Prize two years ago, says he will step down at…
Asia
Japan seeks 144,441 tonnes food wheat via tender
TOKYO, Dec 20 (Reuters) – Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) is seeking to buy a total of 144,441 tonnes of food-quality wheat from the…
7-Eleven Japan begins to implement new colorless food containers to reduce CO2 emissions
Japanese convenience store giant 7-Eleven certainly seems to embrace change. From the recently installed floating hologram registers to a simple tactic for extending the shelf…
Amazon to shut down food-delivery business in India
NEW DELHI: Amazon will shut down a food-delivery business it was testing in India, the e-commerce giant said on Friday (Nov 25), a day after…
Asia’s Richest Man Eyes Food Business Acquisitions To Take On Reliance & Tata
Adani Wilmar Ltd., the kitchen essentials firm owned by Gautam Adani, is scouting for local and overseas acquisition targets as Asia’s richest man doubles down…
ADB commits $14 billion to ensure food security in Asia Pacific
The Asian Development Bank on Tuesday announced a USD 14 billion fund to fight food security crisis in Asia Pacific, threatened by adverse climate and…
Labs in Asia Adopt Nuclear Techniques to Enhance Food Safety and International Trade
Animal diseases and crop pests can badly affect food supply and economies. Managing these problems can result in farming practices that involve the use of…
Nobel Prize-Winner & UN World Food Program Head To Step Down
The executive director of the United Nations World Food Program, which won the Nobel Peace Prize two years ago, says he will step down at…