Bangladesh Railway has started work to utilize its uncultivated land for agriculture to increase the country’s food production in line with a recent directive from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Railway officials said the state-owned transportation agency has about 3,850 acres of uncultivated land across the country that can be used to boost food production. After […]
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Shares of this food and agriculture conglomerate are back at their IPO price
The stock has corrected 25% from its 52-week high of Rs 608 in November last year. The shares are down 11% this year. To buy to sell Godrej Agrovet to share Shares of Godrej Agrovet Ltd., India’s largest producer of crude palm oil and the country’s leading animal feed player, are back at their IPO […]
Don’t let food production be hampered
At a time when the Head of State repeatedly urges citizens not to leave “an inch of land” fallow in the face of the growing threat of a food crisis, it is alarming to note that far from taking measures to expand our agricultural coverage, the fertility of existing agricultural land is compromised in various […]
AU South Asian community celebrated food, music and fashion in Jalwa
The American University South Asian Student Association (SASA) held its annual cultural event, Jalwa, on November 5 at the Washington College of Law, bringing together students and alumni for an evening of talent and fun. The evening was themed “Lights, Camera, Action”, with film posters and film set, setting the stage for a range of […]
Food controller in Habiganj did not buy paddy from farmers
The Anti-Corruption Commission today carried out an operation against the Upazila food controller of Nabiganj upazila under Habiganj, for collecting paddy from a syndicate bypassing local farmers. A three-member team from the ACC’s Coordinated Office in Habiganj carried out the crackdown, according to the deputy director of the ACC’s public relations office, Muhammad Arif Sadeq. […]
How Erratic Weather Has Affected Our Food Production
The impact of climate change on daily life in Bangladesh is evident Many farmers in southern Bangladesh have turned to floating farms as climate change brings more extreme heat and rainfall, flooding, erosion and surges of salt water. FILE PHOTO: REUTERS “> Many farmers in southern Bangladesh have turned to floating farms as climate change […]
The food of the future depends on the vanguard
As climate change enters uncharted territory, we will need all the skills of the past, and some of the future, to keep feeding the world. This week, Australians in three states are cleaning up after widespread flooding inundated large areas. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned that the impact could still be felt by […]
Policy makers and enforcement authorities must work together for food security
Ensuring food safety and security to improve nutritional status is not the business of one agency alone. Coordinating the work of multiple actors is necessary for the ecosystem, stakeholders say. Decision-making bodies and implementing authorities must work together to improve the nutritional status of the population, they noted during a roundtable held in the capital […]
Gemini Sea Food profits increase in 2021-22
Gemini Sea Food Ltd recorded a 1,634% increase in net profit over the past financial year. The company made a profit of Tk 5.86 crore in 2021-22, up from Tk 33.8 lakh a year earlier. For all the latest news, follow the Daily Star’s Google News channel. Thus, Gemini Sea Food announced a profit per […]
KSRelief from Saudi Arabia sends 8,000 food baskets to families in Pakistan, Lebanon and Bangladesh
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is to build its own version of the famous French Champs-Élysées, in historic Diriyah. Director General of the Diriyah Gate Development Authority, Jerry Inzerillo, announced plans for the ambitious project during the Franco-Saudi Strategic Partnership for Designing Sustainable Cities for Tomorrow tour in Riyadh. He said: “The Crown Prince (Mohammed bin Salman) […]
The epic battle between my appetite and food videos
I believe my habit of watching cooking videos was born out of my desperate attempt to fit some free time into my very busy schedule. The cooking videos are short enough that I finish watching them, but also dull enough that I stop watching them when needed. The only problem being that they leave me […]
Global Honey Food Market Size, Share, Price, Trends, Growth, Analysis, Key Players, Outlook, Report, Forecast 2022-2027 | EMR Inc.
The Global Honey Food Market ShareSize, Trend, Price, Growth, Report and Forecast 2022-2027′ by Expert Market Research provides an in-depth view of the global Honey-Based Foods market, assessing the market on the basis of its segments such as nature, type, distribution channel and main regions . The report studies the latest market updates along with […]
Indian economy plagued by declining growth and high food inflation
BY SANJAY ROY The post-pandemic recovery of the global economy that accelerated in 2021 is expected to slow due to expectations of rising inflation,the continuation of the war, the restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the protracted real estate crisis in China as well as slower growth thanexpected consumer spending in the United States. […]
Display of Bangladeshi food at the international fair in Malaysia
The four-day international food and beverage exhibition, titled “Eighth Selangor International Expo”, has started in Malaysia. For the first time, Bangladesh participated in the fair along with 23 other countries from around the world. The Bangladesh pavilion has allocated free stalls for Bangladeshis with special significance. The fair is part of the International Business Conference […]
Global Halal Food Market to be Driven by Rising Muslim Population During the Forecast Period 2022-2027
Expert Market Research’s new report titled “Global Halal food market sizeShare, Price, Trends, Growth, Analysis, Report and Forecast 2022-2027′, gives an in-depth analysis of the global halal food market, assessing the market based on its segments such as products, distribution channels, usage final and major regions. The report tracks the latest industry trends and studies […]
Raj kachori chaat with chocolate sauce, latest bizarre fusion cuisine; watch viral video
A Bangladeshi street vendor making chocolate raj kachori chaat with boiled potatoes, bhujia sev and chocolate syrup has popped up on social media. First published September 29, 2022 at 5:29 PM IST The fusion food experience has become uncommon these days. People have millions of weird ideas and want to bring them to life. As […]
The dawn of GM crops guaranteeing food security and environmental gains
Crop Since the first genetically modified (GM) crops for sale to consumers were planted in the 1990s, farmers around the world have seen their incomes rise due to increased agricultural productivity and efficiency gains. . First adopted in the developed world, in […]
What’s new in Ōtautahi Christchurch – superhome tours, food truck alley
Things offers some highlights of events in Ōtautahi Christchurch this weekend and beyond. Do you have an upcoming event? Email [email protected] An action-packed spring and summer await the Cantabrians, as the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions allows a great series of events to unfold with certainty. Lucy Blackmore, events and arts manager for Christchurch City Council, […]
Pakistan is the main beneficiary of the AfDB’s food import scheme – Business
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has benefited immensely from the Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program (TSCFP) of the Asian Development Bank (AfDB) for food and agriculture related imports over the last 18 years month. The TSCFP has supported more than 1,900 food and agriculture related imports worth $2.3 billion in 10 developing countries in Asia, with the […]
Students left behind as food prices rise in halls of residence
High inflation, followed by a price shock, has driven up food prices in residences at various public universities across the country, putting thousands of residence students in dire straits. Some of them are even forced to skip meals because they can no longer afford decent meals three times a day. Although prices have risen, the […]
Government to raise Rohingya crisis and food security at UNGA
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said on Wednesday that Bangladesh will make the Rohingya crisis, food and energy security and climate change its priorities during the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly from 19 september. He said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina would deliver her speech at the UNGA on September 23, where she […]
Food security: the world is thirsty for a solution
Food security may have been thrust more into the spotlight recently following issues related to COVID-19, rising inflation, extreme weather events and regionalized conflicts – but it has been in the spotlight for decades. United Nations agenda. According to the definition of the United Nations Committee on World Food Security, food security is achieved when […]
WHO will continue until rice market is stable: Food Minister
The sale of rice and flour through the Open Market Sale (OMS) program will continue until the rice market is stable, the Minister of Agriculture said today (6 September 2022). Food, Sadhan Chandra Majumder. “The government runs the program for five months – March to April and September to November – each year and the […]
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Hasina asks Cabinet to opt for alternative supply of food grains before leaving for India
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has instructed his cabinet to seek alternative sources of food grain supplies as a precautionary measure before his departure for India to further cement bilateral relations. During Sunday’s Cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister ordered officials not to depend on current food-supplying countries and to explore more markets to replenish […]
Transgender people will be given priority in the WHO programme: food minister
Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder said people from the transgender community will be given preference when buying essentials through the government’s open market sales scheme. The minister said this while speaking as a guest of honor at a cultural event organized by the transgender community at the auditorium of Enam Medical College Hospital in Dhaka […]
18 Famous Sikkim Foods You Can’t Miss
Sikkim is one of the favorite places for Indians to visit, not only for its beauty, but also for the local cuisine. Sikkim’s food has been mainly influenced by its neighboring countries, especially Nepal and Tibet. For this reason, most people in Sikkim eat rice, soup, dumplings, mixed meat and vegetables, and stews. This state […]
Bangladesh, others face severe localized food insecurity: ADB
Countries like Bangladesh and Pakistan face severe localized food insecurity as the world witnesses the worst threats to global food security in decades, the Asian Development Bank (AfDB) said recently. In an article published on Monday, the Mania-based multinational lender said that currently millions of people are facing chronic food shortages. For all the latest […]
Ukraine’s food exports have halved since the war
Exports of Ukraine’s main agricultural products have fallen by almost half since the start of the Russian invasion earlier this year compared to the same period in 2021, data from the Ministry of Agriculture showed on Monday. Russia began its attack on Ukraine on February 24, calling it a “special military operation”, and as a […]
Are we losing our appetite for food delivery apps?
Coupang Eats posted $3.5 billion in operating losses in 2021. The unlisted Yogiyo is not required to disclose earnings, but its earnings structure closely resembles that of its competitors. The food delivery market has grown rapidly since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Statistics Korea, the food delivery market last year was worth […]
IMF and World Bank assessment of “the absence of a crisis situation and major food shortage in Bangladesh”
Added August 21, 2022 OPINION By: Mehjabin Bhanu According to the IMF, Bangladesh is not at risk of experiencing a crisis similar to that which occurred in Sri Lanka. An IMF official said Bangladesh was not facing a crisis and its external position was “very different from that of several countries in the region”. When […]
No major food shortage in Bangladesh, says World Bank
TBS Report August 18, 2022, 11:05 p.m. Last modification: August 18, 2022, 11:21 p.m. Countries heavily dependent on imported cereals are already facing acute food insecurity. Photo: Reuters. “> food insecurity. Photo: Reuters.” title=””/> Countries heavily dependent on imported cereals are already facing acute food insecurity. Photo: Reuters. Although food price inflation has remained at […]
There is no more cheaper alternative food for the poor
Shahjahan is a rickshaw puller who earns around Tk 900-1200 and has to pay his rickshaw owner around Tk 200-300 everyday. That leaves him around 600 Tk per day for food and daily expenses. “I have a family of 4 and I have to spend my money carefully. Usually to save costs I eat attar […]
BRRI research and future food security
Thu Aug 11 2022 11:38 PM Last updated on: Thu Aug 11 2022 11:41 PM Photo: Hridoye Mati O Manush Dr Habibul Bari Sajib talks about the different perspectives of rice research at the BRRI laboratory in Gazipur. “> Photo: Hridoye Mati O Manush Dr Habibul Bari Sajib talks about the different perspectives of rice […]
Explained: Why Food Inflation Could Decline Faster Than Expected
The world economy has “past its peak of inflation”, according to Elon Musk. The CEO of Tesla believes that “inflation will drop rapidly” and that the prices of raw materials used in the manufacture of electric vehicles “will tend to fall in six months”. What he projects is already happening in the food. The United […]
Need for a scientific approach to food scarcity
News of the availability of drought resistant sorghum and millet varieties announced by Naro in the media this week must be very welcome considering what has happened in Karamoja and many other parts of the country where the Food production has been such a big challenge in the past two months, at least a hundred […]
This genetically modified rice could transform the world’s food supply
Genetically modified food are a burning issue. Many people are reluctant to eat plants or animals that have been enhanced with foreign genes, citing health and environmental concerns, the perceived “damage” factor, and, sometimes, conspiratorial thinking. But GMO foods have the potential to feed hundreds of millions of undernourished people around the world. Considering the […]
Food prices soar in developing world amid Ukraine crisis, World Bank says | Company
Food inflation has soared across much of the developing world since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and has trapped several rich countries in a cycle of rising prices, according to a World Bank report. The Washington-based development organization said the war in Eastern Europe would hit many countries with rising food bills worth more than 1% […]
Food shortages, dry rivers force Sundarbans tigers to seek easy prey
A tiger has roamed the vicinity of Khejurbaria village under Sharankhola Upazila of Bagerhat, in the lap of the Sundarbans since May 5 for about a week, forcing residents of the village and surrounding areas to live in fear. Locals said that the Bhola River, which lies between the village and the forest, is drying […]
Over 80 food hygiene ratings awarded to businesses in Bristol – from five stars to one
Although we all love to eat out, it is important to know how hygienic the restaurant, pub or takeaway you have chosen is. 81 food hygiene scores have been awarded to businesses in Bristol this week, so you can see how your favorite restaurants are faring. Register to our BristolWorld Today newsletter In the ratings, […]
Ukraine’s food exports in numbers
Ukraine is one of the world’s leading exporters of basic grains. The Russian invasion has severely hampered Ukraine’s agricultural sector, threatening food security worldwide. Here’s a look at its top agricultural exports, based on data from the US Department of Agriculture. A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian port of Odessa on Saturday sparked immediate […]
Rising non-food prices add woes to agonies
Already grappling with high prices for food and basic necessities, people in low and fixed income groups have also been hard hit by steadily rising prices for non-food items and services. The cost of non-food items and services such as medical care, education and utilities pushed headline inflation to a nine-year high of 7.56 in […]
ULAB Nutrition, Wellness Club organizes a gastronomic carnival
Guests and members of the ULAB Nutrition and Wellness Club pose for photographers during a food carnival on the campus of Bangladesh Liberal Arts University in Dhaka on Monday. – Press release Members of the ULAB Nutrition and Wellness Club hosted their 3-day flagship event, “The Food Carnival 2022,” on the ULAB campus starting July […]
US Exemptions and Bangladeshi Food Security
Published: July 19, 2022 8:57:12 PM To aid UN efforts to bring food grains of Ukrainian and Russian origin to the world market, the US government would have exempted the production, manufacture or sale of agricultural products, including fertilizers, agricultural equipment or the drugs (of Russian origin) of the American sanctions. Details of the U.S. […]
Inflation-hit Bangladeshis rely on ration cards and loans for food
The Inflation Diaries: Rising prices are forcing many Bangladeshis to cut costs in the kitchen or seek out subsidized foods By Md. Tahmid Zami DHAKA, July 18 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Abdus Salam, an unemployed Bangladeshi graduate, started his job search day with a hearty breakfast of boiled eggs. Now, with food prices skyrocketing, he […]
A Virat Kohli fan distributes food to people in need
Former India captain Virat Kohli is currently struggling with his form but his die-hard fans are still supporting him as they have since day one. His fans try everything to make the stars align for the cricketer. AFP A Virat Kohli fan distributes food to the needy One of his fans recently handed out food […]
World News | The United States strives to reshape the global food market and drive Russia out of it : Russian Embassy
Washington [US]July 14 (ANI/Sputnik): US accusations that Russia is obstructing the transport of grain from Ukraine are groundless and merely an attempt to reshape the global food market, driving Russia out of it. ci, said the Russian Embassy in the United States. . “Our country does not hinder [grain] exports. It was the Ukrainian side […]
‘Special report’ sheds light on global food crisis triggered by Russian invasion of Ukraine
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Russian invasion of Ukraine not only wreaked havoc in that country, but had repercussions around the world, including in other countries dependent on grain and fertilizer exports from Kyiv. Sometimes referred to as “Europe’s breadbasket”, Ukraine’s wealthy agricultural sector came to a halt earlier this year […]
Eid Al Adha 2022: Workers receive gifts and food as labor park turns into musallah – News
More than 4,000 workers enjoy entertainment sessions and get new clothes for the festival Representative picture By SM Ayaz Zakir Published: Sun Jul 10, 2022 2:57 PM Residents of the Sajaa labor camp received special treatment on Saturday as their nearby labor park was turned into a musallah for the first day of Eid Al […]
Why Yemen is asking for help from India to tackle its food crisis
Exceptions to India’s wheat export moratorium will not only help Yemen, but also Indonesia, Bangladesh, the United Arab Emirates and Oman (via S&P Global). India could provide significant assistance to a region that has suffered from increased food insecurity following the outbreak of war in Ukraine. The Associated Press (AP) explains that Russia and Ukraine […]
World leaders must see the big picture to solve the food crisis
CHICAGO: From the worst drought in four decades threatening famine in the Horn of Africa to extreme heat in South Asia, war in Ukraine and the uneven pace of pandemic recovery, global food systems are under extraordinary pressure. The combined result is expected to leave more than 320 million people severely food insecure this year, […]
Olam secures $200m fee for food inputs in Nigeria and others
By Modupe Gbadeyanka A new $200 million loan has been secured by Olam Agri, the Singapore-based subsidiary of Olam Group, to supply food to more than 40 million people in Nigeria and other emerging markets. The credit facility was provided by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the world’s largest development institution focused on the private […]
FERN’s Friday Food: Turning Up the Pressure on OSHA
welcome to FERN’s Friday Stream (#FFF), where we share stories from this week that got us thinking. As the heat rises, who will protect the farm workers? FERN “Across much of the country, as climate change brings increasingly brutal heat waves, farm workers lack protection,” write Bridget Huber, Nancy Averett and Teresa Cotsirilos. “How they […]
When climate adaptation goes wrong
The impact of this story 80.5 MILLION MONTHLY READERS 2 MILLION SOCIAL USERS REACHED Asadul Islam looks over the edge of a boardwalk on his pond in southwestern Bangladesh and watches hundreds of caged crabs float beneath him. He seeks those who have lost their hard shell. When he finds one, he has a short […]
In the Russian-Ukrainian war, Putin has a new weapon: food
Update (June 28, 10:50 a.m. ET): This piece has been updated throughout to reflect the G-7 pledges $4.5 billion in aid to address global food crisis. A frustrated Russian President, Vladimir Putin, is holding Ukrainian agriculture hostage. It is blocking Black Sea routes, bombing silos and infrastructure, and otherwise manipulating the consumption and sale of […]
“Unprecedented food crisis, catastrophic if the world does not act quickly” | Nagpur News
Gabriela Bucher, Executive Director of Oxfam International (Photo: Graeme Robertson/The Guardian and GNM Group) The world’s richest countries will meet at the G7 summit in Germany from June 26-28. The G7 includes the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, France, Italy, Japan and the United States. This year, as usual, leaders from Argentina, India, Indonesia, Senegal and […]
Russia is blackmailing the world with a food disaster
The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation said Russia was blackmailing the world with a food disaster. According to Ukrinform, the Center said so on Telegram. The CCD analyzed the conclusions of the debate of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on the “Consequences of the blockade […]
MoS for M/o Food Processing Industries, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurates National Millet Conference on “The Future Super Food for India”
Shri Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurates the National Millet Conference 0 0 Reading time:2 minutes, 35 seconds MoS for M/o Food Processing Industries, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurates National Millet Conference on “The Future Super Food for India” Coarse grain production in the country has increased Coarse grains are also considered a storehouse […]
Tighten the belts, increase the stock of food
June 20, 2022, 11:20 p.m. Last modification: June 21, 2022, 10:59 a.m. Economist Zahid Hussain. Illustration: TBS “> Economist Zahid Hussain. Illustration: TBS Global geopolitical uncertainty is not just going to go away anytime soon, rather stringent austerity measures taken by developed countries will make the situation worse. In the face of an impending global […]
Bangladesh records highest general food inflation in 8 years in May
In May 2014, the general and food inflation rates were 7.48% and 9.09% respectively. The general inflation rate was 4.87% in May last year. Bangladeshis living in the countryside had to endure the most intense heat of inflation in May, as general inflation in rural areas rose to 7.94% and food inflation to 8.84%, according […]
Farm-fresh dairy and breakfast tech start-up Happy Nature raises INR 6 CR funding
Farm-fresh dairy and breakfast tech start-up Happy Nature raises INR 6 CR funding; focus on branding, marketing and customer experience 0 0 Reading time:1 minute, 46 seconds 13e June 2022, New Delhi: Happy Nature, a tech-based direct-to-home delivery startup in the fresh and healthy breakfast dairy category, recently closed a pre-Series A […]
Food aid… for Sri Lanka! – The Island
By Judge Chandradasa Nanayakkara “Triple Gem” in Buddhism means three things: the Buddha (fully enlightened), the Dharma (teachings of Buddha), and the Sangha (the community). They are also known as the “Three Refuges” and the “Three Jewels”. In Sanskrit it is known as triratana. Before a person is initiated into Buddhism, he must seek refuge […]
No food outcry in the country: Razzaque
Agriculture Minister Dr M Abdur Razzaque said on Friday there was no outcry over food in the country as it is now self-sufficient in food grain production. “Due to the Russian-Ukrainian war, the supply of wheat has decreased in these countries. Thus, the price of wheat in Bangladesh has increased as elsewhere in the world. […]
The war in Ukraine has caused a fuel, food and fertilizer crisis (EAM Jaishankar)
The Russian-Ukrainian war has caused a fuel, food and fertilizer crisis that will lead to famine situations and have a very significant inflationary impact, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday. “The implications of the situation in Ukraine … manifest themselves in what we call a crisis of the three Fs […]
The government will bring together food producers and traders under one roof: Minister of Food
The government has been scrambling to bring food producers and traders together under one roof as they are now regulated by 18 agencies which are causing complications and harassment, Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder said. “There are differences of opinion between Agriculture, Commerce, Industries and the Ministry of Food on issues related to food trade. […]
World Bank to grant Rohingyas in Bangladesh 255 Tk in food aid: Minister of State
The World Bank will provide a grant of Tk 255 crore for food aid to the Rohingya community forcibly displaced from Myanmar staying in Teknaf and Ukhiya in Cox’s Bazar, the State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief said on Sunday. , Md Enamur Rahman. The Minister of State told reporters after the signing ceremony […]
Chili Dogs, working from Brooklyn, PLG and Crown Heights Assembly Race, food, rooftop movies, and more.
Brooklynites don’t want to travel to the city, which is why more and more employers are opening offices in Brooklyn. A Park Slope church is searching for the stolen tabernacle, a Flatbush church is to be revamped to bring coworking spaces to the neighborhood, Park Slope could get two new 16-story towers, the Coney Island […]
Global food security: US aid coordination can be improved
What the GAO found The agencies responsible for implementing the US government’s Global Food Security Strategy (GFSS)—collectively known as the GFSS Interagency—have established mechanisms to coordinate assistance at the global and national levels. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is leading the coordination of these agencies’ efforts to implement the strategy. At the […]
Hemp food sold online in Dhaka, 3 arrests
Hemp is used in making different food products including cakes, chocolates, chocolate bars, juices, milkshakes and delivered through online platforms in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. Police arrested three youths with hemp-based food products during a raid in the capital’s Gulshan and Uttara on Sunday evening. Those arrested are Zubair Hossain, Anubhab Khan Ribu and […]
Baby food prices are rising
Baby food prices continue to rise as households struggle to meet increased daily expenses, particularly due to rising prices of essential foodstuffs. Retailers in the capital’s Karwanbazar and Hatirpool markets told New Age that baby food prices had risen by more than 20% in total in four phases over the past two years following the […]
Serbia wants to invest in food storage industry in Bangladesh
The European country Serbia has shown interest in investing in Bangladesh’s food storage industry. Visiting Serbian Foreign Minister Nikola Selakovic expressed deep interest in a courtesy visit to the Senior Vice President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), Mostofa Azad Chowdhury Babu, on Thursday morning at a hotel in the […]
Localized food systems are essential for economic inclusion and the…
On a sunny and unusually windy winter day in early May, I had the privilege of taking a “learning trip” to Worcester, the largest town in the Breede Valley Municipality (BVM) in the vineyards of the Western Cape. A two-day learning journey that aims to explore Worcester’s food system and imagine, through the co-production of […]
Bangladesh stands ready to share its good practices in agriculture and food security with countries in comparable situations – BD Minister Shahriar Alam at the Security Council
TPT office in Dhaka: “Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina joined the Global Champions Group on Global Crisis Response set up by the Secretary-General. We are ready to share our good practices in the fields of agriculture and food security with countries in comparable situations,” said Bangladeshi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Shahriar Alam MP, Thursday […]
Food minister urges people to be frugal
On Friday, Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder urged people to be thrifty amid rising commodity prices and the current market situation. “If the price of imported goods increases anywhere in the world, prices will also increase in our country. We have nothing to do here. We must be frugal, we must be frugal, and we […]
How home chefs are disrupting the food industry in Mumbai
Home deliveries and takeaways have become so popular that several shows on OTT platforms have the home chef as their central character. Our busy lives are enveloped in the aroma of home-cooked meals delivered from someone’s kitchen, meal subscription plans, and cloud kitchens. People have turned away from the traditional restaurant route to forge their […]
How blockchain is fueling the global food sustainability system
The United Nations estimated in 2021 that nearly one billion people worldwide, more than 12% of the world’s population, were at immediate risk of hunger, with the COVID-19 pandemic, increased desertification agricultural regions, inflation, military conflict and global supply shortages combine to push more of the world’s poor into hunger. Furthermore, food security – access […]
The sad state of food safety and regulation
THE presence of microplastics in packaged and unpackaged sugar sold in the local market is of great concern. A research article, published in the journal titled Science of the Total Environment on May 10, 2022, indicates that approximately 343.7 black, pink, blue and brown microplastic particles are on average present in one kilogram of sugar, […]
Yemen’s aid shortfall forces the World Food Program to make tough choices
Foreign aid is vital to help those in need in Yemen, but an infusion of cash alone will not solve the social and economic problems plaguing the country, the World Food Program representative said. In an exclusive interview with The National At the start of a Gulf tour to meet with major donors, Richard Ragan […]
Capital Fast Food staff arrested for causing new market dispute: DMP
Md Kawsar and Md Babu Hossain arrested in connection with new market clashes TBS Report May 10, 2022, 6:30 PM Last modification: May 10, 2022, 6:41 PM Photo: Lion of Asadulla/ TBS “> Photo: Lion of Asadulla/ TBS Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested two Capital Fast Food employees who allegedly initiated the clash between […]
From fuel to food to rent: how inflation has impacted rising prices in the UAE – News
The largest rise in the UAE’s consumer price index (CPI) last year was in the transportation component Published: Sat, May 7, 2022, 12:05 PM On Wednesday, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) announced that it would raise its base rate by 50 basis points to 2.25%. This came into effect in sync […]
WFP in talks with India over wheat supply amid global food security concerns due to war in Ukraine : The Tribune India
PTI United Nations, May 5 The United Nations’ World Food Program (WFP) said it was in talks with India over buying wheat as the countries face food security concerns amid the war in Ukraine. “We are in talks with India on the supply of wheat. So this is something that is ongoing,” World […]
Taste flavors that wow the world at the Dubai Food Festival – News
Nearly 12,000 restaurants and cafes are taking part in the event which will run until May 15 Published: Wed, May 4, 2022, 12:38 AM Last update: Wed, May 4, 2022, 12:39 AM This year, the Dubai Food Festival celebrates the emirate as the culinary capital of the world. Showcasing the city’s most exciting gastronomic offerings […]
United Arab Emirates: Food delivery platform shuts down for labor issues – News
Riders’ social media posts suggest hundreds are unhappy with alleged pay cuts Case By Nasreen Abdulla Published: Sun 1 May 2022, 22:13 Last update: Sun, May 1, 2022, 11:06 PM Several residents, including restaurateurs, took to social media to express their anger at the ‘delays’ as delivery giant Deliveroo faced work-related issues. The restaurant’s co-owner, […]
Ramadan lessons give Hyde food for thought – Quest Media Network
The community gathered in Hyde, thanks to members of the Bangladeshi community, to learn more about the meaning and reasons for Ramadan. Former Imam, Kamal Uddin, attended the event at the local POP community center, to explain how Muslims fast to feel what those who are hungry feel, by not eating during the day, throughout […]
Two months after the start of the war, food insecurity continues to grow – World
By Mario LubetkinThis is an editorial by Mario Lubetkin, FAO Assistant Director-General ROME, Apr 27 2022 (IPS) – Two months after the start of the war, on February 24, the data on the substantial increase in the cost of food products, the rise in prices and shortages of fertilizers, the destruction of land and plantations […]
Addressing food security and climate change through regenerative agriculture
Bangladesh must gradually shift to regenerative agriculture to limit the impacts of environmental and climate vulnerabilities to ensure food security for a growing population April 24, 2022, 10:45 a.m. Last modification: April 24, 2022, 10:47 a.m. Bangladesh’s growing population and shrinking available arable land will increasingly threaten food security. “> population and shrinking available arable […]
Assistants: Florida Bride and Caterer Served Marijuana Food | app
LONGWOOD, Fla. (AP) — A 42-year-old Florida bride and her 31-year-old caterer are accused of serving food containing marijuana to unsuspecting guests at a wedding reception. The women were arrested Monday following an investigation by the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, court records show. The two women were charged with tampering, culpable negligence and delivery of […]
Themelooks launches online food ordering and delivery system in wordpress marketplace
“Online food ordering and delivery system for wordpress” An online food ordering and delivery system with an easy one-click print option. Easily receive and manage pickup and delivery orders as well as delivery-only or pickup-only orders. FoodBook – Online Food Ordering & Delivery System WordPress Plugin allows you to easily manage your food ordering work. […]
Emirates News Agency – World Food Program becomes strategic partner of ‘1 Billion Meals’ initiative
DUBAI, 18th April, 2022 (WAM) — The 1 Billion Meals initiative, the largest campaign of its kind in the region to provide food support to disadvantaged and vulnerable communities in 50 countries, is supported by the United Nations World Food Program (WFP), as well as international, regional and local partners. These partners play an important […]
Bangladesh will not face food shortage, says agriculture minister
FE REPORT | Published: April 16, 2022 9:37:09 a.m. There will be no food shortage in the country as the government has given highest priority to food security, Agriculture Minister Dr. Mohammad Abdur Razzaque said on Friday. “The country has seen an increase in food production despite the onslaught of the coronavirus pandemic, as the […]
Abu Dhabi develops integrated food security and agriculture data platform – News
The platform will feature an integrated dashboard to monitor local, regional and global food security situations Case Published: Mon 11 Apr 2022, 12:03 The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Security Authority (ADAFSA) has launched a strategic project to develop an integrated food security and agriculture data platform. This in collaboration with actors from the public […]
Lessons from Sri Lanka’s Smart Farmingax – The Island
By Dr. Manoj Thibbotuwawa Sri Lanka hosts the fifth summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) on March 30, 2022. Established in 1997, BIMSTEC is a seven-member regional organization comprising Bangladesh, Bhutan , India, Nepal, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand. BIMSTEC pays particular attention to agriculture and food […]
Don’t blame organic farming for the food crisis
Yet another IPCC (United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) warning of dire consequences if the world does not correct its course and pursue a low-carbon path. This means drastically reducing our dependence on all fossil fuels, among a range of other impactful measures. An Asian country has attempted this by announcing the ban on […]
Expo 2020 Dubai: Not a single case of food poisoning reported in 6 months – News
3.5 million food shipments were imported from 114 countries for the global exhibition Dubai Municipality/Twitter Published: Wed 6 Apr 2022, 11:53 AM The Dubai Municipality inspected and cleared around 3.5 million tons of imported food for Expo 2020 Dubai from 114 countries. Food Safety Department teams checked shipments for compliance with approved requirements and specifications; […]
Spreading Indonesia’s identity through “Rendang” as 50 delicious dishes of the world
Recently, the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Center released its annual report on the state of Southeast Asia which, among other things, revealed that Vietnamese distrust of China remains very high. Given China’s actions in the South China Sea and the long history between the two countries, it’s understandable why the negative view of China is so prevalent. […]
Food prices will remain stable during Ramadan
Star Activity Report Sun Apr 3 2022 12:00 AM Last updated on: Sun Apr 3 2022 12:14 AM People are seen buying vegetables and other groceries at Town Hall Bazar in Mohammadpur, Dhaka. Commodity companies promised yesterday that the cost of essential goods would remain stable during the month of Ramadan. However, prices were already […]
Cost of Living: From Storing Food to Cutting Down on Laundry – How Rising Costs Are Affecting Children | UK News
Community volunteers shared their concern about the cost of living crisis and its impact on children. A mother has told Sky News her two sons have been hungry in the past. Another group – offering free hot meals – estimates that more than half of the children they feed are malnourished. Picture: Nighat Bhola (left) […]
Minister dismisses food shortage fears
Despite concerns about supply and prices in the international market due to the war in Ukraine, Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder sees no fear of food shortages in the country in the current fiscal year. “There was no shortage of food grains in the country in the 2020-21 financial year, nor is there any risk […]
How the crisis could impact food supplies, trigger social and political unrest
Rising food prices following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, one of the world’s breadbaskets, could trigger riots in poorer countries, said Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, president of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Expressing concern over the effects of the Russian invasion, Okonjo-Iweala told the Guardian that as many as 35 African countries depended on food imported from […]
DNCC files legal action against food tampering during Ramadan
Dhaka North City Mayor Md Atiqul Islam speaks during a Ramadan food security workshop at Nagar Bhaban, Gulshan-2 in the capital on Thursday. — New Age Photo The Dhaka North City Corporation will organize a mobile court in its ten areas with the aim of taking legal action against those involved in food adulteration during […]
We need to fix food systems to fight climate change
Food and climate change are often treated as separate issues, but conservative estimates suggest that changing the way we produce and consume food could cut global greenhouse gas emissions by at least 10.3 billion. tonnes per year, or 20% of the reduction needed by 2050 to prevent catastrophic climate change. This is a golden opportunity […]