Food safety & security news
2024-05-19
US: 'No evidence' of H5N1 bird flu spreading among people
H5N1 bird flu has been detected in cows and dairy products in the United States. Authorities say the public health risk is low but warn the virus may adapt to infect humans. Read more
science united states of america
2024-05-19
Severe drought in Zimbabwe threatens millions with hunger
Zimbabwe is experiencing a historic drought that has compromised most of the crops of the 2024 farming season. That has threatened millions with hunger, and the World Food Program has said it might... Read more
food security zimbabwe
2024-05-19
Syria: Suicide drones increasingly targeting civilians
Violence is still raging 13 years after the outbreak of Syria's civil war. Now government forces have ramped up armed drone attacks on farmers in rebel-held areas — threatening lives, food supply and... Read more
politics middle east
2024-05-17
Consumers value animal welfare more than sustainability
According to a new study, consumers value information regarding animal welfare, food safety, and health and nutrition. Read more
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2024-05-17
IAFP Announces 2024 Award Recipients
The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) will present awards recognizing excellence in food safety to the following organizations and individuals at IAFP 2024, July 14–17, in Long... Read more
2024-05-17
USDA Experiments Suggest H5N1 Not Viable in Properly Cooked Ground Beef
In an update today on food safety testing in light of H5N1 avian flu detections in some dairy cattle, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said that inoculation of ground beef patties with a virus... Read more
2024-05-17
Rethinking Food Insecurity Risk Management in Canada: The Role of Agri-Tech and Accelerators
The most recent
Global Food Security Index (GFSI) report by
Economist Impact signals a weakening global food system where Canada stands as a key player, holding the 7
th rank among 113 countries... Read more
2024-05-17
GFI shuttering business in Canada and North Carolina
A plant-based and plant protein company is winding down operations. Read more
2024-05-17
Nitrogen Smart is Going Digital! Podcasts, Videos Will Help More Farmers Improve N Fertilizer Practices
Understanding how nitrogen behaves in the environment is more important than ever. Having access to unbiased, research-based information is crucial for growers as they try to make the most efficient... Read more
2024-05-17
Premier Weighs In On Potential Strikes At Both CN And CPKC
Close to 10 thousand workers with CN and CPKC were planning to hit the bricks next Wednesday if the companies didn't deal with their concerns. The number one issue, according to the Teamsters is an... Read more
2024-05-17
Financial aid for dairy farms hit by H5N1 bird flu
The USDA provides $98 million to help dairy farms cope with losses due to the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak. Read more
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2024-05-17
Parliamentary Secretary Drouin announces over $9.6 million to help the Canadian pork industry to prevent and prepare for a possible African swine fever outbreak
Longueuil, Quebec – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Read more