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Worsening soil pollution and waste proliferation threaten the future of global food production,...

Subscribe Monday, June 07, 2021 Food Technology magazine Can Science Deliver Zero Hunger? The UN's 2030 target to curb food insecurity is fast approaching, and we're losing ground. How can the global food system pull together to regain momentum? FAO Worsening soil pollution threatens future food production and ecosystems Worsening soil pollution and waste proliferation threaten the future of global food production, human health and the environment, and require an urgent global response, according to a joint report. PR Web Bunge partners with Ellevate Network to advance diversity, equity and inclusion effors Through this partnership, Bunge expands its commitment to diversity and inclusion by providing its employees access to Ellevate's programs, which create safe spaces to share career stories and develop... AGFunder News Sharebite raises $15m to feed people going back to the office Many employers are choosing to pay for workers' lunches to incentivize a return to the office, according to workplace food ordering platform Sharebite. Sponsored Content California Raisins are a better sweet Sweetened naturally by the sun, raisins contain no added sugar, artificial flavors or preservatives. California Raisins, Sweet by Nature. Get inspired! Download our Innovation Guide now. Civil Eats How pesticides are harming soil ecosystems At a time when interest in regenerative agriculture is growing, a new study looks at the way pesticides can devastate soil species that foster plant health and sequester carbon. USDA USDA to invest $1 billion to purchase healthy food for food insecure Americans The $1 billion investment includes $500 million in The Emergency Food Assistance Program to support and expand the emergency food network so states, food banks and local organizations can reliably... Sponsored Content Find that Healthy and Indulgent Sweet Spot Chocolate with Almonds hits that healthy and indulgent sweet spot consumers love. California Almonds. Own What's Next, Right Now. Business Insider A 'megadrought' in California is expected to could cause food prices to rise A megadrought in California is threatening to push food prices even higher. The state is already facing its worst water shortage in four years and the its driest season has only just begun. UPI Coffee only does so much when sleep deprived, study says That cup or cups of coffee may keep you awake the following day, but your performance is likely to be subpar, especially when it comes to more challenging tasks. 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