Food News Now: Agriculture is key to lasting peace and security, FAO says and more

The head of the FAO called for greater funding for agriculture to ensure there's available and...

Subscribe Monday, May 23, 2022 Food Technology magazine Is a Powerhouse Nutrient Hiding in Plain Sight? We all have a substance circulating in our blood that appears to have great importance for our long-term health outcomes and life expectancy. Unfortunately, most people have never heard about it and... FAO Agriculture is key to lasting peace and security, FAO says The head of the FAO called for greater funding for agriculture to ensure there's available and accessible food in crisis situations, noting that conflict "remains the single greatest driver of... Food Standards Agency FSA update on soya lecithin investigation In response to a small number of concerns raised by people with peanut allergy relating to contaminated soya lecithin, the Food Standards Agency is advising that there is currently no evidence of... National Restaurant Association Hopes of replenishing the Restaurant Revitalization Fund dashed by U.S. Senate The U.S. Senate failed to advance the Small Business COVID Relief Act of 2022 (S. 4008), ending the possibility of replenishing the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). The vote is a devastating blow... Reuters Danone ramps up U.S. baby formula shipments to address shortage Aptamil maker Danone SA has stepped up shipments of infant formula from Europe to address a shortage in the United States, according to U.S customs data and an analysis of ocean cargo data by shipping... AGFunder News Vertical farming faces several challenges. Zoning law is one of them. U.S. urban zoning laws need a rethink if the benefits of vertical farming are to be fully realized, writes real estate lawyer Jared Burden. The Ohio State Univ. Diet plays key role in ADHD symptoms in children Here's a good reason for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to eat their fruits and vegetables: It may help reduce inattention issues, a new study suggests. PR Newswire Periodic Table of Food Initiative launches to revolutionize human, planetary health A global effort to standardize food analysis will help better understand the impact on human health, agriculture, and nutrition. Business Insider Some key ingredients are being hit by food export bans Export bans have affected food products from wheat and beef to palm oil, as countries scramble to protect domestic prices and maintain food security. PR Newswire McDonald's agrees to sell Russian business to current licensee Alexander Govor Under this agreement, Mr. Govor will acquire McDonald's entire restaurant portfolio and operate the restaurants under a new brand. Since 2015, Mr. Govor has served as a McDonald's licensee and has... 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