Food security

Applegate® Makes $10,000 Donation to Rolling Harvest Food Rescue

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Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Food and drink, DIY culture, Food rescue, Food waste, Simple living, Sustainable food system, Waste collection, Food bank, Food security, Food, Culture, Northwest Harvest

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Oct. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Applegate , the nation's leading natural and organic meat brand, has donated $10,000 to Rolling Harvest Food Rescue , a food non-profit aiming to turn food pantries into farmers markets.

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  • BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Oct. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Applegate , the nation's leading natural and organic meat brand, has donated $10,000 to Rolling Harvest Food Rescue , a food non-profit aiming to turn food pantries into farmers markets.
  • "We are truly inspired by Rolling Harvest Food Rescue and their efforts to positively impact the lives of our neighbors dealing with food insecurity," said Nicole Glenn, Applegate Vice President of Marketing.
  • As a result, Rolling Harvest Food Rescue is connecting local farmers with neighbors in need.
  • "In addition to Applegate's monetary donation, we are on target to receive nearly 160,000 pounds of delicious Applegate products, like deli meats and cheeses, to share with our neighbors in need this year," said Cathy Snyder, Rolling Harvest Food Rescue Founder and Executive Director.

The Economist Intelligence Unit and Corteva Agriscience™, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont, Release 2018 Global Food Security Index Findings

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Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Food safety, Food and drink, Global Food Safety Initiative, DowDuPont, Food security, Health, Global food security index, Security, Culture

WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Corteva Agriscience, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont, and The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), released the 2018 Global Food Security Index (GFSI) findings.

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  • WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Corteva Agriscience, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont, and The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), released the 2018 Global Food Security Index (GFSI) findings.
  • The report, sponsored by Corteva Agriscience, provides a common framework for understanding the root causes of food insecurity.
  • GFSI ranking criteria is set by examining the dynamics of food systems and the effects of changing global environments.
  • The country's political stability score has declined since 2016, hindering the food security advances it made between 2016 and 2018.

A Weekend Without Food Unacceptable, Says Applegate

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Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Food and drink, Health, Austin, Minnesota, Hormel, Hunger, Justin's, Food security, Conscious Alliance, Food, Meal

The frozen Applegate Naturals Peppered Turkey Breakfast Sausage will provide more than 7,000 meals for kids this winter.

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  • The frozen Applegate Naturals Peppered Turkey Breakfast Sausage will provide more than 7,000 meals for kids this winter.
  • As an independent subsidiary of Hormel Foods , Applegate is joining its parent company Hormel Foods and its sister company Justin's , to provide much-needed nutritious protein for Pine Ridge children as they enter the cold winter months and weekend after weekend is often filled with hunger pangs and no food for relief.
  • "Applegate is in a unique position to make a real difference with one of the biggest problems in food insecurity protein and we're so honored to be able to help."
  • Conscious Alliance operates ongoing food collection and hunger awareness programs by organizing food drives at concerts and music events.

Kellogg Launches Its First Digital Food Drive On Amazon For World Food Day, Making It Easier Than Ever To Help Feed People In Need

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Monday, October 15, 2018
Food and drink, Food politics, Food security, World Food Day, Food bank, Food, World Food Programme

Each year, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nationsrecognizes World Food Day and focuses on efforts to support food security and rural development.

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  • Each year, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nationsrecognizes World Food Day and focuses on efforts to support food security and rural development.
  • During World Food Day 2017, Kellogg donated more than 1.1 million servings of food, and 539 employees volunteered 1,388 hours at events supporting 38 food banks in 22 countries.
  • Overall in 2017, Kellogg donated 570 million servings of food and created more than 637 million Better Days.
  • i 2018 The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World, Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations

Kellogg Launches its First Digital Food Drive on Amazon to Make it Easier Than Ever to Help Feed People in Need

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Monday, October 15, 2018
Food and drink, Food bank, Food security, Food, Food politics

Through this work, we've learned that food banks face two challenges getting food to people in need and making sure that food pantries have the right foods that families request most.

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  • Through this work, we've learned that food banks face two challenges getting food to people in need and making sure that food pantries have the right foods that families request most.
  • We know that consumers want to help make a difference and provide donations that make a positive impact.
  • In other countries, we're also conducting food drives in honor of World Food Day and are encouraging donations to food banks on six continents.
  • i 2018 The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World, Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations
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Soylent Donates 100,000 Meals to Local New York Food Charities as Part of #SoylentForGood

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Monday, October 15, 2018
Food and drink, City Harvest, Soylent, Food security, Food bank, Food, Health, Nutrition

We are grateful to have partners like Island Harvest Food Bank and City Harvest who work every day to create real impact in their local communities."

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  • We are grateful to have partners like Island Harvest Food Bank and City Harvest who work every day to create real impact in their local communities."
  • "Island Harvest Food Bank is pleased to partner with Soylent, and we are grateful for their generosity and deep concern for food insecure Long Islanders," said Randi Shubin Dresner, president & CEO, Island Harvest Food Bank.
  • Soylent continues to raise awareness of issues surrounding global food supply as well as food insecurity throughout the country and across the world.
  • Soylent is a pioneer in food technology, producing functional foods that are good for the body and the planet.

World-Renowned Drummers Stewart Copeland, Sheila E., and more Unite to Beat Hunger with Hunger Relief International

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Thursday, October 11, 2018
Brain, Health, Limbic system, Motivation, Neuropsychology, Food and drink, Hunger, Social justice, Food security, Malnutrition

(Source: World Bank, updated Sep 21, 2018)

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  • (Source: World Bank, updated Sep 21, 2018)
    Founder of HRI, Rachel Zelon, said, "Hunger is on the rise around the world.
  • Beyond the life and death scenarios, hunger prevents kids from developing and thriving to their full capacities.
  • Our Haitian team works with the goal of ending chronic hunger and resolving food insecurity for the long term."
  • Beat Hunger was created and produced by Matt Williams of Addition Media.

Children's Hunger Alliance releases Impact Report detailing food insecurity for children in Ohio

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Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Hunger, Food and drink, Health, Brain, Limbic system, Motivation, Social justice, Food security

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Children's Hunger Alliance (CHA), a non-profit dedicated to ending childhood hunger, released an Impact Report highlighting innovative programs created to combat food insecurity issues impacting children throughout Ohio.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Children's Hunger Alliance (CHA), a non-profit dedicated to ending childhood hunger, released an Impact Report highlighting innovative programs created to combat food insecurity issues impacting children throughout Ohio.
  • "The Walmart Foundation has been a crucial partner in our daily fight against childhood hunger," said Judy Mobley, President and CEO of Children's Hunger Alliance.
  • The report explores local cases that have benefited from sustainable hunger solutions including the addition of a food truck in the Hillsboro City School District.
  • Children's Hunger Alliance partners with organizations throughout Ohio to provide nutritious meals to at-risk children who need them most.

The blockchain in agriculture and food supply chain market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 47.8%

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Thursday, October 4, 2018
Computing, Supply chain management, Food and drink, Cryptocurrencies, Economy, Food industry, Agronomy, Blockchain, Traceability, Supply chain, Food security, Agriculture

The blockchain market is expected to grow, owing to the increase in the demand for supply chain transparency along the agriculture and food verticals.

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  • The blockchain market is expected to grow, owing to the increase in the demand for supply chain transparency along the agriculture and food verticals.
  • The product traceability, tracking, and visibility segment is projected to dominate the blockchain in agriculture and food supply chain market throughout the forecast period.
  • North America is projected to dominate the blockchain in agriculture and food supply chain market during the forecast period.
  • The blockchain in agriculture and food supply chain market has been segmented based on provider, application, organization size, and region.

Claire Babineaux-Fontenot Named CEO of Feeding America

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Monday, September 24, 2018
Food and drink, Hunger, Health, Feeding America, Brain, Food security

While extremely vital, we need to do more," said Keith D. Monda, executive chairman of the Feeding America Board of Directors.

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  • While extremely vital, we need to do more," said Keith D. Monda, executive chairman of the Feeding America Board of Directors.
  • "The organization needs a leader who believes that food insecurity in America isunacceptable and will devote her life to leading Feeding America's charge to end hunger.
  • Ranked as the third largest charity by Forbes magazine, Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people it serves.
  • Feeding America and the millions of Americans who rely on its programs everyday are fortunate to have Claire as their next leader," said Crystal Vickmark, executive director, CASA of Northwest Arkansas.