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Society USA

18. March 2020

Corona: Disneyland Closes Gates – but Food Will Not Be Lost

After the new coronavirus led Disney to shut down its parks, Disneyland Resort in California, U.S. announced its plans to donate all its excess food while the park is closed.

Society

Society USA

12. March 2020

Get Your Lettuce from Space – You Won’t Know the Difference

A study has found that Earth lettuce and space lettuce are almost exactly the same, making them a delicious, nutritious source of fresh food for astronauts in comparison to packaged alternatives.

Technology

Technology Europe

10. March 2020

You Can Buy Dinner for Next Year Now – Directly From the Farmer (And More Cool Ideas for Greener Foods)

European supermarkets are looking to innovative apps and blockchains that could bring in more customers seeking a greener and more transparent food system.

Society

Society United Kingdom

7. March 2020

150,000 Dollars Are on the Table for Food-Tech Startups

A new scheme is offering a $150,000 investment to around 36 international entrepreneurs looking to utilize tech to make eco-conscious food, in a drive to tackle climate change, malnutrition and biodiversity loss.

Society

Society The Netherlands

4. March 2020

Food Sci-Fi Comes True as Company Makes Meat Without Harming Any Animals (Or the Planet)

A startup in the Netherlands is unveiling an environmentally-friendly pork prototype that’s been grown in a laboratory without harming any animals – and without damaging the planet!

Environment

Environment Kenya

28. February 2020

Sweet Potato “Drinks” Less, Feeds Locals Where Other Crops Fail in Dry Weather

Farmers in hot and dry Meru, Kenya have been switching to growing climate-resilient sweet potatoes in a mission to save their community from malnutrition and stop harvesting crops that inevitably get damaged by drought.

Society

Society USA

24. February 2020

A New After-Game Pleasure at Super Bowl: Eat the Leftovers!

The National Football League (NFL) Super Bowl championship in the U.S. has made sure this year’s leftover food doesn’t go to waste: over the course of three days, 37 volunteers donated more than 35,000 pounds of leftover food!

Technology

Technology Zimbabwe

24. February 2020

Satellite Data Helps Remote Farmers Keep Their Crops Alive

Satellite data is now helping farmers in remote, difficult-to-reach areas in Zimbabwe adapt to the impacts of climate change – giving farmers fast and accurate weather predictions via SMS, to help keep their crops thriving.

Health

Health Chile

22. February 2020

New Food Laws (for Example Labels on Packages) Make Chileans Turn Away from Sugar and Fat

Chile recently implemented groundbreaking regulations on unhealthy foods, and within the first 18 months, the nation saw a drop of nearly 25 percent in the consumption of sugary drinks!

Society

Society Italy

21. February 2020

U.N Boosts Support for World’s Poorest Food Producers

The United Nations is refocusing its agricultural investment over the next decade with a new financial plan: targeting small farm businesses in rural areas of some of the world’s poorest countries.