UNICEF launches First Foods Africa initiative to tackle child malnutrition and food poverty

Globally, one in four children under five (181 million) live in severe food poverty, missing the nutrients vital for survival, growth, and development. Sub-Saharan Africa bears the heaviest burden, with 57 million children affected. Addressing...

Food Industry’s Quiet Reliance on Calcium Sulfite Raises Health Concerns

Calcium sulfite, a synthetic preservative long used to extend shelf life, is drawing renewed scrutiny for its hidden presence in common foods and potential health risks. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom For decades, calcium sulfite has been a staple in...

Bank credit growth to industry slows to 6.5% in Aug: RBI data

Bank credit to industry grew at a slower pace of 6.5 per cent in August as against 9.7 per cent in the corresponding period last year, according to Reserve Bank data released on Tuesday. The RBI has released data on sectoral deployment of bank...

Nestle India signs MoU with the central government to expedite investment in food sector

FMCG major Nestle India on Tuesday said it has signed an MoU with the government to expedite investments in the food industry. Nestle India signed the MoU with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) during the World Food India Summit...

Pernod Ricard eyes Tequila serves with Chivas “clear spirit drink”

Pernod Ricard has launched Chivas Regal Crystalgold, a “clear spirit drink” to be used in serves more usually the territory of Tequila. The colourless drink will be available from next month at an RRP of £51 (US$68). Discover B2B Marketing That...

Bourbon Brands, Carrie Nation, and Whiskey Industry Sexism

America has rarely, if ever, been depicted as a land of gracious winners. I suppose it’s inherently difficult for any place with a culture of exceptionalism to foster that kind of value: Americans are taught to value winning and victory at all...

CWA 2025: SKN Deputy PM acknowledges challenges in agriculture sector; encourages continued push for regional sustainability

by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—The 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA 2025) officially opened on September 29, 2025, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, with calls to action from government officials and heads of regional...

Texas’ Plastics Industry Sets the Pace with $61.5 Billion in Production, Nation-Leading Wages

“Plastics manufacturing means good jobs, strong wages, and sustained investment in America’s future.” Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – In 2024, plastics manufacturers in Texas generated $61.5 billion in goods, making the state the #1 Plastics...

Gov't dispatches relief food to ASAL counties

Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes CS Geoffrey Ruku delivering relief support services to vulnerable families in Tharaka Nithi on September 3, 2025. PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize The government has intensified...

Info Sheet: How Government Shutdowns Impact Museums and the Cultural Sector

September 30, 2025 This page will continue to be updated as new information becomes available Federal government shutdowns have significant consequences for workers, local economies, and the institutions that safeguard our nation’s history and...

£250,000 awarded to fund sustainable solutions to tackle nutrient challenges in Northern Ireland’s poultry egg layer sector

Five companies have been awarded a total of £250,000 to develop practical, economical and environmentally friendly solutions for poultry layer manure. A key aim of this DAERA led project is to reduce surplus phosphorus and ensure efficient,...

Nestle inks MoU with Food Processing Ministry to expedite investments

“Our nine factories in India manufacture products of the highest quality and standards, which reach our consumers through 10,000 distributors and redistributors and 5.2 million retail outlets,” the statement added. Nestlé India on Tuesday said it...

PFAS contamination and the future of industry: Why prevention must outpace remediation

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are widely known as “forever chemicals.” Their unique resistance to heat, oil, and water made them a mainstay in packaging, textiles, and countless consumer products. But these same properties—once...

Slimming World announces major shakeup as it attempts to stay up to date with ever-changing dieting industry

Slimming World has announced it will change the name of its controversial 'Syns' in a bid to 'refresh' its language and place greater emphasis on 'health'. The weight-loss organisation, founded in Alfreton, Derbyshire, in 1969, first adopted the...

Arewa forum hails NAIC boss Danfulani on food security

The Arewa Agricultural Forum has commended the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Insurance Corporation, Hon. Yazeed Shehu Danfulani, for reaffirming his commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope...

£250k awarded to develop solutions to nutrient challenges in NI poultry sector

Five companies have been awarded a total of £250,000 to develop practical, economical and environmentally-friendly solutions for poultry layer manure in Northern Ireland. A key aim is to reduce surplus phosphorus and ensure efficient, sustainable...

Ghana’s prisons face funding challenges amidst rising food costs 

By Elsie Appiah-Osei Accra, Sept 30, GNA- Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, the Director-General of Prisons in charge of Services, has revealed that the government has approved an upward adjustment of GH¢5 per inmate daily, but the funds are yet to be...

Sugar made from sewage 'not going into food chain'

A water company is extracting sugar from toilet paper flushed down the loo. United Utilities said it was undertaking the "ground-breaking" trials at its Blackburn sewage works. The water company said the naturally occurring glucose could be turned...

Harrisburg native part of industry-sponsored competition supporting local nonprofit at Mississippi State U

Jorja Brister, an architecture major from Harrisburg, is among 110 students in Mississippi State University’s College of Architecture, Art and Design who launched the fall semester with an interdisciplinary student design competition. Thirteen...

Canadian ag sector urged to get proactive on risk management

Report finds producers 'overly reliant' on government programs that focus on recovery and not prevention A new report prepared for the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) by Farm Management Canada, warns that Canada’s agricultural sector is...