Food News Now: FAO Conference endorses new Strategic Framework to drive agri-food systems transformation and more

Members of the FAO endorsed the new Strategic Framework that will drive the Organization's efforts...

Subscribe Monday, June 21, 2021 Food Technology magazine Get Ready for FIRST Here's a sneak preview of the agenda for the coming digital experience, which includes scientific- and business-focused content. FAO FAO Conference endorses new Strategic Framework to drive agri-food systems transformation Members of the FAO endorsed the new Strategic Framework that will drive the Organization's efforts to transform agri-food systems and address hunger, poverty and inequality over the next decade. Businesswire Albertsons Companies meets goal to responsibly source sushi ahead of schedule Originally adopted in 2018, the "Top 5 by 2022" Sushi Commitment set an ambitious goal for Albertsons Cos. to transition salmon, tuna, shrimp, and imitation crab to sources that meet the Responsible... Wageningen Univ. Innovative plant breeding can contribute to more sustainability in agriculture The protection of the intellectual property rights of plant breeders could be used to ensure that crops are grown according to good agricultural practices and in this way promote more sustainable food... PR Newswire Red Robin expansion plan will feature Donatos Pizza in 200+ restaurants by year-end Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews continues its focus on off-premise growth announcing the expansion of its Donatos Pizza partnership into key territories for the brand. NEO.LIFE Raw emotion grows in UK debate over gene-edited crops Gene editing can help climate change-driven blights on farms in developing countries, but will Great Britain loosen restrictions on genetically edited crops? The Counter Clutter, clarity, and chronic illness: Marie Kondo-ing my kitchen Could I find joy in the food items and appliances I'd collected due to disability and necessity? AGFunder News Jay-Z fund backs plant-based NUGGS maker Simulate The hip hop mogul has invested in a number of agrifoodtech ventures, including Impossible Foods and Oatly. Reuters Tesco's UK sales growth slows as pandemic restrictions ease Tesco's (TSCO.L) sales growth has slowed sharply since the easing of the latest coronavirus lockdown as people start to visit pubs and restaurants again, Britain's biggest retailer said on Friday. Associated Press Girl Scouts have millions of unsold cookies The Girl Scouts have an unusual problem this year: 15 million boxes of unsold cookies. The organization says the coronavirus is the main culprit. Many troops nixed their traditional cookie booths for... Institute of Food Technologists | 525 W. Van Buren St. | Suite 1000 | Chicago, IL 60607 | USA This newsletter made Smart by Subscribe | Report | Learn More | Unsubscribe | Contact