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How the Russian invasion of Ukraine has impacted the global wheat market

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 caused an immediate disruption in the global wheat market, with serious implications for food prices and global food security. Wheat is a staple commodity in many countries and one of the most extensively traded crops worldwide. A new paper [1] published in World Development, January 2024, from the […]

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Could hybrid beef-in-rice be the next big alt protein?

In an effort to combat the environmental and ethical impacts of industrial agriculture, Korean scientists have recently added an interesting dish to the growing list of alt proteins, such as lab-grown chicken or cricket-derived edibles. Their new recipe – cultured beef rice!

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Wheat genome sequencing consortium to mine wheat diversity for food security

The International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium (IWGSC) is starting a two-year project, with funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), to mine an untapped genetic resource for wheat improvement by sequencing the genomes of ancient varieties representing the worldwide diversity of bread wheat.

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UNIDO and DHL collaborate to transform agribusiness and combat food waste in Africa

In a significant stride towards fostering collaboration and innovation, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and global logistics company DHL Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding during the 28th UN Climate Change Conference in the United Arab Emirates in December. The event marked the official launch of the “Innovation for Food Systems Transformation” global […]

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Unilever reports full year 2023 results with focus on sustainability and growth

Unilever, the multinational consumer goods company, has unveiled its financial performance for the fiscal year 2023, showcasing a robust underlying sales growth of 7.0%. Despite encountering challenges like adverse currency impacts and net disposals, Unilever achieved a turnover of €59.6 billion, marking a notable achievement. Key highlights of the report include a 60 basis points […]

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SIG awarded platinum status from EcoVadis for fifth consecutive year

For the fifth consecutive year, SIG, a packaging solutions provider, has been awarded the highest platinum sustainability status in the EcoVadis rating for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). This ongoing prestigious platinum rating puts SIG once again in the top 1% of participating companies, who have been rigorously assessed by EcoVadis.