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Society Norway

16. November 2024

A Safer Future: “Doomsday” Food Vault Gets Thousands of New Seeds

30,000 additional seed samples were just added to the world's most extensive collection of agricultural biodiversity located in the Global Seed Vault in Norway, further boosting the safety box's collection.

Society

School girls in Indonesia eating free lunch

Society Indonesia

3. October 2024

Free Lunch to Reduce Hunger, and Improve Education

A free school lunch initiative is proving to be a positive change, providing financial relief for families and improving child nutrition and educational outcomes.

Society

Society Ethiopia

17. September 2024

Feeding Children for the Sake of Today and Tomorrow

Ethiopia is addressing stunted growth, wasting, and poor access to essential nutrition services by shifting from facility-based approaches to community-driven solutions, including ensuring children are well-fed, thus strengthening local support systems and improving nutrition and health.

Animals

Animals Singapore

10. September 2024

Yummy Insects on the Table: Bon Appétit !

In an effort to boost food security within its borders, diversify food sources, and decrease its dependence on imports, the city-state of Singapore has approved the addition of 16 types of insects as food.

Society

Japanese pupils with their free school meals

Society Japan

14. July 2024

Free Meals in Many Schools, and More to Come

In an effort to help child-rearing households reduce their financial burdens, 722 Japanese municipalities are offering free school lunches, prompting the government to consider applying a free-of-charge school lunch system nationwide seriously.

Society

Society Brazil

25. May 2024

The New “Cool” in School: Bye-bye Processed Foods, Hello Fruits and Veggies!

In a concerted effort to reduce childhood obesity rates, schools in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, have banned ultra-process foods and replaced them with classic fruits and vegetables.

Health

Health United States

9. May 2024

Less Sugars, More Nutrition: Let’s Make School Meals Healthier!

In a first, the United States is changing school meals to limit added sugars and prioritize children's health.

Environment

Environment United States

8. March 2024

Composting Works: Food Waste Significantly Reduced Here

Due to tighter regulations in California, the United States, there has been a decrease in food waste within the state.

Health

Health Nepal

28. February 2024

Restrictions in Place for Trans-fatty Acids, for the Sake of Our Health

The World Health Organization (WHO) applauds Nepal's latest legislation that restricts trans-fatty acids in food.

Health

Health Bangladesh

21. February 2024

Poisonous Heavy Metal Thoroughly Removed from Spices

Bangladesh has made extensive efforts to remove all sources of lead from the common South Asian turmeric spice.