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A call to rebuild U.S. leadership in food and agricultural R&D

The Food Security Leadership Council released “A Call to Rebuild U.S. Leadership in Food and Agricultural R&D,” urging the United States to launch a once-in-a-generation, nonpartisan effort to boost the sustainable productivity and profitability of food crops by investing no less than $100 billion in new strategic public R&D initiatives over ten years.

 

Guernsey project links surplus food to household

Article by BBC News

A new community initiative is launching in Guernsey to help pair charities with businesses with food waste. SOS Guernsey Food Angel said the scheme was designed to reduce food waste while helping households access affordable food across the island.

 

Street food market returns to Alicante

Article by The  EuroWeekly News

A popular street food market is set to arrive in Mutxamel, offering a mix of international cuisine, live music and family-friendly entertainment just a short drive from Costa Blanca South. The event runs from Friday March 20 to Sunday March 22 at Parque Canyar de les Portelles, with free entry for visitors throughout the weekend, with extended evening hours.

 

Lidl recalling chocolates because of undeclared nuts

Article by Food Safety News

Lidl US is recalling all lots of their Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs – German-Style Nougat 3.52 oz box UPC 20304492 because of undeclared hazelnut. People who have allergies to hazelnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.

 

Food prices expected to rise as war hits fertilizer supply

Article by ncpr

As spring planting season begins, Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd speaks with David Bowen, a fourth-generation farmer in Mississippi who is concerned that if the war with Iran continues, he won’t be able to buy enough fertilizer. Roughly one-third of the world’s fertilizer ingredients are shipped through the nearly-closed Strait of Hormuz.

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