Growth of good food must be nurtured

The 2019 edition of First Food: Business of Taste brings you the knowledge of livelihoods that connect to First Food

In Africa, 64% more people became food-insecure in last five years: Report

The global burden of food insecurity also shifted towards Africa; COVID-19 expected to make matters worse

Nutritional security could have made the fight against COVID-19 easier

This weak link between growth in income and nutritional outcomes requires the attention of policy makers

Dilli’s dalchawal politics: The taste of power

The unabashed one-upmanship indulged by key players has made even the prospect of a joint activity a painful chore.

COVID-19: How ‘Confarm’ is leading the way in Telangana

A unique initiative titled Consumer-Farmer Compact in the state is ensuring food availability and access in COVID-19 times   

Davos 2023: Rich nations must help poor counterparts’ small farmers to transform food systems, says RK Singh

India will soon have enough green ammonia to cease importing ammonia-based fertilisers, which account for a significant portion of its import …

People who grow their own food, eat and remain healthy; But erratic weather may change this adage

Without normal weather, self-sufficient households may have to depend more on markets, thus spending more on food than before

Rent-a-farm: Watch how this firm is helping city dwellers grow food

Delhi-based start-up, Edible Routes, is helping people bring closer to their food and instilling a greater sense of well-being

COVID-19 lockdowns may be over but poor still go hungry

At least 4,000 vulnerable and marginalised populations surveyed across 11 states; 2/3 say they eat less now 

World Food Day: FAO is as relevant today as in 1945

The UN’s food agency was born in the wake of catastrophe. Three quarters of a century later, its mission has been made more relevant to the …

2022 too short, too far: How food systems evolved for the hungry

Down To Earth recaps the primary environment, health and developmental news from 2022

UN Committee for World Food Security endorses voluntary guidelines to end hunger

The guidelines will contribute to realisation of global goals on  hunger and nutrition even as more than 3 billion people do not have access …

Can adulteration of edible oils be addressed by the Goonda Act?

Madras HC recently called for classifying those who adulterate food as goons; but we need long-term solutions

UN report flags changes in food system to boost climate action

Addding diet and food loss to climate change plans can improve mitigation and adaptation contributions towards food systems by as much as 25%

FAO claims new platform to help fight food loss, wastage

Global body estimates that 14% of food is lost annually and leads to emission of around 1.5 gigatonnes of CO2

COVID-19 calls for renewed focus on eating right and natural

Post-COVID-19 scenario offers a unique opportunity to seize the moment and repurpose policies towards a food system that is resilient and …

Food standards save lives, say FAO and WHO on World Food Safety Day

An estimated 600 million or almost 1 in 10 people worldwide fall ill after eating contaminated food; 420,000 die every year

Bolsanaro’s environmental crimes come under EU scanner

Europe’s resolve to act against the Bolsonaro government’s environmental crimes appears to be strengthening

India, south Asian neighbours must act against trans-fat now: WHO

The countries are among the 15 that account for two-thirds of the deaths linked to the substance

Need food system overhaul to combat global hunger: Report

Promoting consumption model and regenerative production practices, supporting development of diverse distribution market networks is need of the hour

How our food choices cut into forests and put us closer to viruses

The food most associated with biodiversity loss also tends to also be connected to unhealthy diets across the globe

US food labels will now display calories per serving and for entire product

Change in accordance with new FDA rules, intended to make consumers aware

Will insects become an integral part of our diet again?

Tribal communities in 10 Indian states consume 303 insect species

DNA tests for identifying beef: Should we shift our focus to meat safety instead?

Testing cooked meat may be challenging since heat degrades DNA

Fishy business: Millions of people missing out on their fair share of aquatic foods

Nearly 800 million people across the world depend on marine and freshwater foods