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28-Apr-2015 4:30 PM EDT
New Report: Forests Could Be the Trump Card in Efforts to End Global Hunger
International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO)

About one in nine people globally still suffer from hunger with the majority of the hungry living in Africa and Asia. The world’s forests have great potential to improve their nutrition and ensure their livelihoods. In fact, forests and forestry are essential to achieve food security as the limits of boosting agricultural production are becoming increasingly clear.

24-Mar-2015 8:05 PM EDT
No Baked Beans: Surprising Discovery of Elite Heat-Tolerant Beans Could Save “Meat of the Poor” from Global Warming
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)

Amidst fears that global warming could zap a vital source of protein that has sustained humans for centuries, bean breeders with the CGIAR global agriculture research partnership announced today the discovery of 30 new types, or lines as plant breeders refer to them, of “heat-beater” beans that could keep production from crashing in large swaths of bean-dependent Latin America and Africa.

Released: 26-Feb-2015 11:05 AM EST
Could Squirmy Livestock Dent Africa’s Protein Deficit?
University of Wisconsin–Madison

Two UW-Madison graduate students are working to introduce highly productive kits for farming mealworms to regions such as sub-Saharan Africa where eating insects is already culturally palatable. They are just practicing what they are beginning to preach: insects, and mealworms in particular, are an overlooked, healthful, economically viable and sustainable source of nutrition for people.

   
Released: 11-Feb-2015 8:00 AM EST
Leaders From Africa and Asia Join Fellowship to Bring New Perspectives on International Development to Global Dialogue
Aspen Institute

Editor's Note: For more about the New Voices Fellowship, visit www.aspennewvoices.org or email [email protected]. Follow all the fellows on Twitter here and the fellowship at @aspennewvoices.

Released: 3-Dec-2014 3:50 PM EST
Ambitious New Project Tackles Hunger on College Campuses
Cal Poly Humboldt

A new project at Humboldt State University is seeking ways to attack college food insecurity from all angles. That means providing food aid, offering health education and cooking lessons, conducting original research on college hunger, and seeking ways to change state and national policies that make it difficult for students to access help.

19-Nov-2014 9:00 AM EST
Bacterial Slime: It's What's for Dinner
Michigan Technological University

If natural or manmade disaster strikes, causing global crop failures, the world won't starve--providing they are willing to eat bacterial slime and bugs.

Released: 14-Oct-2014 11:00 AM EDT
8 Great Scientific Solutions to Feeding the World
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

In honor of World Food Day on October 16, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is highlighting eight solutions for feeding the world from its FutureFood 2050 website. They include articles featuring Kofi Annan, M.S. Swaminathan, Sylvia Earle and more. Feel free to re-publish or share these links as part of your World Food Day coverage.

Released: 14-Oct-2014 8:00 AM EDT
SNEB Supports World Food Day 16 October 2014 - Family Farming: “Feeding the World, Caring for the Earth”
Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior

With a vision of “healthy communities, food systems and behaviors,” the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB) has a long history of supporting local farmers.

Released: 8-Sep-2014 8:00 AM EDT
Global Food Trade May Not Meet All Future Demand, U.Va. Study Indicates
University of Virginia

A new University of Virginia study, published online in the American Geophysical Union journal, Earth’s Future, examines global food security and the patterns of food trade that – until this analysis – have been minimally studied.

Released: 24-Jul-2014 5:00 PM EDT
Report: Vulnerable Populations Disproportionately Affected by Food Security, Despite Public Programs
RTI International

Vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, ethnic minorities, and low-income households are disproportionately affected by food security, despite the extensive private and public food safety net in the United States, according to a new report by RTI International.

Released: 17-Jul-2014 11:45 AM EDT
Kids Eat Right Month Spotlights 'Hungry-Overweight' Paradox
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

It may seem like a contradiction, but millions of American children are both hungry and overweight. During Kids Eat Right Month, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics spotlights the “hungry yet overweight paradox” and ways to ensure children meet their nutrient requirements and maintain a healthy weight.

Released: 16-Jul-2014 11:00 AM EDT
FutureFood 2050 Looks at Food Security and Nutrition Challenges Facing Africa
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

To envision challenges and solutions we may face in feeding 9 billion people anticipated by 2050, we can look to developing economies and countries that epitomize the difficulty and reward of planning for the future of food security. Scientific solutions to food challenges in Africa are the theme of recent interviews from the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) as part of its FutureFood 2050 publishing initiative.

Released: 22-Jun-2014 6:00 PM EDT
The Next Food Revolution: Utilizing Food Waste to Feed a Growing, “Nutritionally Insecure” World
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

Food waste that is unused, yet nutritionally viable, may help to feed a growing and nutritionally “insecure” world population and minimize the impact of food production on the environment, according to Doug Rauch, former president of Trader Joe’s, Inc. and current CEO of the nonprofit Conscious Capitalism, Inc. Rauch was the keynote speaker during the opening session at the 2014 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Food Expo® in New Orleans.

Released: 5-May-2014 2:00 PM EDT
Food Security Increased by New Scientific Model in Agricultural Production
American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)

Researchers create model that can predict the effects of changing climate, planting and other agricultural variables. This could lead to optimized agricultural land use and improve regional food security.

21-Apr-2014 11:00 AM EDT
New Report: Top Twelve Ways to Slash Agriculture’s Climate Impact Could Reduce CO2 Emissions by up to 5 Gigatonnes per Year by 2030
California Environmental Associates (CEA)

Annual carbon emissions from global agriculture can be reduced by as much as 50 to 90 percent by 2030—the equivalent of removing all the cars in the world—according to a comprehensive new report released by Climate Focus and California Environmental Associates. The study highlights twelve key strategies—led by reduced global beef consumption, reduced food waste and better farm nutrient management and production—that can deliver big climate wins while maintaining food security and building resilience.

Released: 21-Apr-2014 11:00 AM EDT
Extrusion Technology Improves Food Security in Africa
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

In the April issue of Food Technology magazine, published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), contributing authors write about how extrusion technology is a powerful food processing technique that can produce a variety of products made from locally grown grains, cereals and legumes while maintaining nutrient content and fighting off unsafe contaminants.

25-Mar-2014 10:00 AM EDT
International Wheat Yield Partnership Launched
International Wheat Yield Partnership

A new international partnership seeks to increase wheat yields by 50 percent by 2034. This will address demand for wheat – one of the world’s most important crops – that is growing much faster than production.

Released: 18-Mar-2014 2:00 PM EDT
Harsh Weather Conditions Increase Cost of Food
Kansas State University

Several items at the grocery store will cost more this year, including beef, pork, vegetables and nuts. Most of the increase in price is because of extreme drought facing several states.

Released: 5-Feb-2014 5:00 PM EST
Food Insecurity Leads to Increased Incidence of Tuberculosis in Zimbabwe
University of Toronto

The rise of tuberculosis (TB) in Zimbabwe during the socio-economic crisis of 2008-9 has been linked to widespread food shortage, according to a new study led by Canadian researchers from the University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health published in PLOS ONE.

Released: 20-Dec-2013 12:00 PM EST
Research Raises Concerns About Future Global Crop Yields
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Yields of rice, wheat and corn appear to have maxed out on 30 percent of the world's agricultural croplands, according to a University of Nebraska-Lincoln study published in Nature Communications.

Released: 27-Sep-2013 9:50 AM EDT
The Brown Revolution: A Sustainable Response to the Global Food Crisis and Viable Options for the Small Scale Farmer
American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)

The Brown Revolution-rebuilding soil ecology-is helping farmers feed communities. The methods restore land depleted from overuse, and are easily replicated in various geographic areas.

Released: 20-Aug-2013 2:00 PM EDT
Ramen Noodles: A Possible Solution to World Hunger?
Amherst College

In The Noodle Narratives: The Global Rise of an Industrial Food into the Twenty-First Century, Amherst College professor Deborah Gewertz and her co-authors examine the history, manufacturing and consumption of instant noodles and argue that the food will play a more vital role in the world’s future.

Released: 5-Jul-2013 11:00 AM EDT
To Feed the Future, Mine the Wealth of the World’s Seed Banks Today
Cornell University

With fewer than a dozen flowering plants out of 300,000 species accounting for 80 percent of humanity’s caloric intake, people need to tap unused plants to feed the world in the near future, claims Cornell University plant geneticist Susan McCouch in the Comment feature of the July 4 issue of Nature.

Released: 2-Jul-2013 9:00 AM EDT
Balancing Food Security and Environmental Quality in China
American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)

A special section in the Journal of Environmental Quality details the challenges China faces today in managing nutrient losses from crop and livestock production, and how the country must shift from a sole focus on food security to a triple emphasis on food security, efficient use of resources, and environmental protection.

18-Jun-2013 10:00 AM EDT
Rice Blast Research Reveals Details on How a Fungus Invades Plants
Kansas State University Research and Extension

Like a stealthy enemy, blast disease invades rice crops around the world, killing plants and cutting production of one of the most important global food sources. Now, a study by an international team of researchers sheds light on how the rice blast fungus, Magnaporthe oryzae, invades plant tissue. The finding is a step toward learning how to control the disease, which by some estimates destroys enough rice to feed 60 million people annually.

Released: 29-Apr-2013 12:00 PM EDT
U.S. A Surprisingly Large Reservoir of Crop Plant Diversity
Crop Science Society of America (CSSA)

North America isn’t known as a hotspot for crop plant diversity, yet a new inventory has uncovered nearly 4,600 wild relatives of crop plants in the United States, including close relatives of globally important food crops such as sunflower, bean, sweet potato, and strawberry.

11-Apr-2013 4:40 PM EDT
Key Ingredient in Mass Extinctions Could Boost Food, Biofuel Production
University of Washington

In low doses, hydrogen sulfide, a substance implicated in several mass extinctions, could greatly enhance plant growth, leading to a sharp increase in global food supplies and plentiful stock for biofuel production, new University of Washington research shows.

Released: 17-Apr-2013 12:15 PM EDT
Research Shows Great Promise for Millet Grains
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

Climate change, water scarcity, increasing world population, and rising food prices are only some of the socioeconomic factors that threaten agriculture and food security worldwide, especially for disadvantaged populations that live in arid and sub-arid regions. In the May issue of Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), researchers looked into how millet grains serve as a major food component for millions of people in these countries, as well as for people with special diet needs and those seeking foods high in nutrients.

Released: 9-Apr-2013 11:35 AM EDT
Access to Safe, Nutritious Food and Water Is Fundamental Human Right: Updated Position of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Consistent access to safe, nutritious and culturally appropriate food and water is a fundamental human right, and is particularly important in helping developing nations to achieve food and nutrition security, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in its newly updated position paper, Nutrition Security in Developing Nations: Sustainable Food, Water and Health.

Released: 9-Apr-2013 10:00 AM EDT
Addressing Hunger Essential to Improving Health
ProMedica

Food insecurity, or an inadequate intake of food due to lack of resources, affected almost one in six U.S. households in 2011. Overall, more than 50 million people, including almost 17 million children, suffer from food security issues at some time each year. In Ohio, more than 2 million residents are experiencing food insecurity. In this white paper, we examine the extent of hunger in America, the inextricable links of hunger to poor health, and the need to consider hunger as a health issue to make the changes needed.

Released: 22-Jan-2013 1:00 PM EST
First Global Assessment of Land and Water ‘Grabbing’ Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
University of Virginia

A new study currently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science provides the first global quantitative assessment of land and water “grabbing” for food production by wealthier nations in generally poorer countries.

Released: 3-Dec-2012 12:00 PM EST
Holiday Festivities Shine Light on Food Insecurity
University of Houston

Daphne Hernandez, assistant professor of health and human performance at the University of Houston, urges all to be mindful of those who live with need all year, particularly families who are “food insecure.” According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Core Food Security Module, “food insecurity” reflects rationing, portion control and inability to offer families balanced meals.

Released: 17-Oct-2012 11:35 AM EDT
Corals and Food Security: Study Shows Nations at Risk
Wildlife Conservation Society

A new study co-authored by the Wildlife Conservation Society identifies countries most vulnerable to declining coral reef fisheries from a food-security perspective while providing a framework to plan for alternative protein sources needed to replace declining fisheries.

Released: 29-Aug-2012 9:45 AM EDT
What's Behind Rising Food Prices, Beyond the U.S. Drought
Saint Joseph's University

Although many U.S. consumers were alarmed to see news reports this summer of droughts leaving shriveled crops dying in the fields, John Stanton, Ph.D., professor of food marketing at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, warns other factors will have a greater effect on Americans’ wallets. “Price increases from the droughts are likely to have short-term effects, but global issues can have a longer and greater impact,” Stanton explains, citing increasing demand from the rest of the world for crops like corn.

Released: 1-Sep-2011 1:40 PM EDT
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences to Provide 60,000 Meals for Famine-Stricken Families in the Horn of Africa
George Washington University

More than 30,000 children under the age of five have perished in Somalia in the last two months as a result of the famine that has stricken the country. With the tenth anniversary of September 11th approaching, the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) wants to bring a global focus to its annual Commitment to the Community day and has decided to address one of humanity’s basic needs—adequate and quality nutrition. GW SMHS is pleased to be partnering with the DC chapter of Kids Against Hunger to provide 60,000 meals to feed the famine-stricken families in the Horn of Africa.

Released: 13-Jul-2011 9:40 AM EDT
Global Leaders Misdiagnose Global Food Price Crisis
Cornell University

Christopher B. Barrett, professor of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University, comments on the impact of record global food-price levels.

Released: 5-Jul-2011 1:30 PM EDT
Fish, Lettuce and Food Waste Put New Spin on Aquaponics
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Research at SUNY-ESF tests the use of food waste to nourish fish in an urban food production system.

Released: 16-Jun-2011 1:10 PM EDT
Low-Income Families’ Diets Often Fall Short in Nutrition
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

More than seven in 10 low-income families in a new University of Nebraska-Lincoln study struggled to reach adequate levels of nutrition in their diet, researchers said.

   
Released: 28-Apr-2011 5:00 PM EDT
Maize: It’s in the Genes
American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)

Scientists have reviewed state-of-the-art association mapping of maize, and the factors that will allow for the maximum impact of this new tool in gene discovery studies and practical maize improvement programs.

Released: 26-Apr-2011 1:30 PM EDT
The Cost of Cutting Down ‘Food Miles’
Cornell University

As food suppliers attempt to meet the growing demand for local products, a new study finds it’s not always economically or environmentally viable for multi-product industries to focus heavily on local sales.

Released: 25-Apr-2011 4:00 PM EDT
Food Price Crisis Can Lead to Deteriorating Nutrition
Washington University in St. Louis

As fuel prices soar, food prices are beginning to creep up to crisis levels most recently seen in 2007. “Coupled with the financial crisis, high food prices can take a significant toll on nutrition, especially in developing countries,” says Lora Iannotti, PhD, a public health expert and professor at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. “The same consequences can be true for wealthier countries, as households opt for less expensive, poor quality foods. Hidden hunger is a problem across the globe.”


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