Food News Now: Doubling global potato production in 10 years is possible and more

Potatoes could contribute even more to world history and global food security, and total...

Subscribe Tuesday, May 31, 2022 Food Technology magazine Snapshot: Meet the Flexitarians Flexitarians, technically, are individuals who limit or substitute animal protein in their diets. But new research suggests they're actually much more complex and interesting than that. Who are... FAO Doubling global potato production in 10 years is possible Potatoes could contribute even more to world history and global food security, and total production of the food crop could double in the next 10 years, QU Dongyu, Director-General of the FAO, said... Reuters U.S. tweaks farmland conservation deals to fight food crisis The U.S. government will let some farmers plant crops on environmentally sensitive land that had been set aside for conservation, in an effort to help mitigate the global food crisis, the Department... GOV.UK UK Genetic Technology Bill: Enabling innovation to boost food security Legislation to cut red tape and support the development of innovative tech to grow more resistant, more nutritious, and more productive crops will be introduced in Parliament on May 25. Cornell Chronicle NSF awards $1M to Cornell snack startup Antithesis Foods The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a nearly $1 million small-business grant to Antithesis Foods for its novel invention to make healthy snack foods and crunchy ingredients from... AGFunder News Stable raises $60m to help farmers manage food price volatility It will use the Series B funds to grow its fintech platform which simplifies commodity hedging for farmers and food businesses. Newswire Heinz launches new Cold Ketchup Heinz adds steam to the ketchup temperature debate with new cold ketchup, available at participating Wendy's locations throughout Canada. Health.gov White House to hold virtual listening sessions on hunger, nutrition and health The White House is announcing virtual, regional listening sessions for you to share your ideas and experiences with hunger and diet-related diseases in your communities in the lead up to the White... Global Seafood Alliance Net carbon emissions and economic growth of marine aquaculture in China Study results can enhance the ecological value of the marine aquaculture carbon sink and create a "decarbonization space" for sustainable development. Tate & Lyle Tate & Lyle opens new Customer Innovation and Collaboration Centre in Chile The new Centre will enable Tate & Lyle's food scientists to work with customers in the region to address growing demand for solutions that help reduce sugar, fat and calories, and add fibre, in... 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