Exports
Heavy monsoon rains and devastating export activity have plunged Karachi's vegetable markets into chaos, fueling a sharp increase in food prices nationwide. Tomatoes, once priced at Rs100-150 per kilogram, are now selling at a staggering Rs200, while onions have more than doubled in price to Rs80 per kilogram.
Charities
Motorsport enthusiasts who attended the British Touring Car Championship at Knockhill last weekend have shown their generosity by donating over 186kg of essential food items. The donations, along with financial contributions, came as a result of an appeal made by drivers Tom Ingram and Tom Chilton of Team VERTU. The
Exports
The Federal Government, along with states and municipalities, has announced plans to purchase food products from family farmers and legal entities that have been impacted by the US government's imposition of additional tariffs on Brazilian exports. This move aims to mitigate the economic effects of the unilateral increase
Charities
U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen, a strong advocate for seniors, visited Catholic Charities in Las Vegas to deliver Meals on Wheels and emphasize the critical role of programs like this in the state. Rosen criticized the severe consequences of Republican budget cuts to food assistance programs, such as SNAP, which
Exports
South Korea's food exports to the United States dropped 6.7% year-on-year in July, marking the first decline in approximately two years, due to Washington's tariff scheme. The decline follows a surge in exports earlier this year, with instant noodles, snacks, sauces, and ginseng experiencing significant
Exports
A recent research study conducted by the Institute of Agricultural Economics has shed light on the competitiveness of Serbia's agri-food exports in the Chinese market. The study, which focuses on the 2024 Serbia-China Free Trade Agreement, aims to determine the optimal export strategy for Serbia's agri-food
Exports
Pakistan is poised to capitalize on the increased trade opening created by the Trump administration's 50% tariff on key Indian exports, ranging from textiles and auto components to pharmaceuticals and food products. The tariff hike has sparked a heightened interest in Pakistani goods in the US market, particularly
Food
McDonald's iconic promotional game, Monopoly, is making a triumphant return to UK restaurants nationwide on Wednesday, September 10. The game, which allows customers to bag prizes ranging from free food items to cash, was first launched in the UK in 2005. Announcing the competition, McDonald's shared
Climate change
Research from the University of Naples Parthenope has highlighted the importance of sustainability and consumer decision-making in the food industry. The study investigated young consumers' intention to consume plant-based, insect-based, and cultured meat alternative proteins, employing principal component analysis and k-means cluster analysis using data from an online survey
Climate change
As the global food crisis reaches alarming proportions, with over 2.3 billion people facing food insecurity, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has called for urgent scientific collaboration among its member states to combat hunger, climate shocks, and agricultural decline. The stark warning came from Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal
Climate change
Pakistani scientist Prof. Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman, a renowned expert in the field of science and technology, emphasized the critical importance of addressing food insecurity in Pakistan and globally. At a symposium titled "Sustainable Agriculture for Food and Nutritional Security under the Climate Change Scenario," held at the University of
Climate change
The Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA) has announced the candidates approved in the 2025 public selection process for 460 vacancies in higher education positions. The positions, which include Administrative Analyst and Environmental Analyst, are distributed among two themes: Environmental Protection, Licensing, Monitoring, and Quality, and Management,
