Enhancing Food Systems for Improved Food Security and Job Creation
The importance of improving food systems to achieve sustainable development goals and enhance food security and job creation. It covers topics such as the current food systems, the impact of these systems, jobs in the food systems value chain, and key recommendations.
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Sustainable Food Systems and the Feed Zambia Zero Hunger Programme
The UN Food Systems Pathways and the Feed Zambia Zero Hunger Programme. It emphasizes the need for a transformative approach to food systems that benefits both people and the planet. The desired food system must ensure access to nutritious, sustainable, affordable, and desirable food for all. Throug
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Understanding Energy Integration in Sustainable Food Systems
Sustainable food systems encompass various elements from agriculture to consumption, with energy playing a critical role throughout the process. This article explores the importance of integrating sustainable energy sources in agriculture, production, distribution, marketing, preparation, and consum
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BSc Food Science & Human Nutrition Programme Overview
This BSc Food Science & Human Nutrition programme at Maynooth University offers a comprehensive understanding of nutrition, biology, and chemistry as applied to food. With a focus on ingredients, production, products, and nutrition, students explore various aspects of food science including food saf
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Precision Fermentation in Sustainable Food Production
Precision Fermentation is a specialized bioprocessing technique that utilizes microbes as cell factories to produce specific functional ingredients like proteins, vitamins, enzymes, and more. This innovative technology addresses the challenges of increasing food demands in a sustainable way, offerin
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The Slow Food Movement: A Revolution in Food Culture
The Slow Food Movement, initiated by Carlo Petrini in 1986, challenges the fast food industry and advocates for mindful consumption. Petrini's vision promotes awareness of food sourcing, support for sustainable practices, fair compensation for producers, and the enjoyment of nutritious, flavorsome f
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Understanding the 2021 Food Waste Index Report
The UNEP Food Waste Index Report, part of the Sustainable Food Systems Programme, emphasizes the importance of reducing food waste for various benefits like food security, climate change mitigation, and resource conservation. The report highlights the need for better data collection and measurement
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Role of Microorganisms in Food and Industry
Microorganisms play a crucial role in the food and industrial sectors, both benefiting and causing harm. They are involved in processes such as organic compound transformation, fermentation, and food production. While beneficial microorganisms contribute to the creation of various useful food produc
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How are plant essential oils valuable as functional ingredients
Food Research Lab is one of the leading food industry consultants and offers various food production services. We provide food production and food manufacturing consultancy services to food, beverage and nutraceutical companies. Primary food production involves everything from food procurement, inve
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Leveraging Digital Technology to Improve Agricultural Output and Food Security in Africa
In Africa, the challenge of food insecurity and malnutrition persists due to insufficient agricultural output and a poorly structured food environment. By embracing digital solutions, such as mobile technology and ICT-based innovations, the continent can enhance food systems, empower farmers, and wo
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Overview of Food Price Trends and Consumer Expenditures in the US
The presentation highlights the consumer spending on food, food price trends over time, 2021 food prices, and forecasts for 2022 in a historical context. It emphasizes that U.S. consumers spent 12% of their expenditures on food in 2020, aligning with historical averages. Food price inflation remaine
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Embedding Education for Sustainable Development in the Curriculum: The Scottish College Project
Embedding Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in the curriculum is crucial for meeting current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The concept of sustainable development encompasses social, environmental, and economic elements. Education for
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Transforming Food Systems for Sustainable Development: Insights from Rwanda
A presentation by Prof. Alfred R. Bizoza at the University of Rwanda highlighted initiatives under the PSTA-4 framework, focusing on key areas such as food systems transformation, sustainable agriculture, and achieving SDGs by 2030. The session outlined the challenges faced by Rwanda in food securit
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Food Equipment Usage Guidelines for Safe Food Handling
Enhance your knowledge on using equipment for making food with proper safety procedures. Learn about essential points like wearing protective gear, checking hot food temperatures, food safety principles, and sanitization requirements. Understand machine settings, food temperature checks, and serving
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Food Safety and Quality Management in the Food Industry
Food safety is a critical concern in the food industry due to frequent outbreaks and consumer uncertainty. To meet market needs and legal requirements, producers must adhere to specific standards and implement systems for managing quality and safety. Quality assurance systems like GAPs, GMPs, and HA
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National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA): Enhancing Food Security in Nigeria
The National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) under the Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Water Resources plays a crucial role in addressing agricultural production, storage, and marketing challenges in Nigeria. With a vision to ensure sustainable food access for all Nigerians and become a global food pro
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Challenges in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in Developed Nations
The causes of food insecurity in developed nations include demographic shifts, population growth, and economic development leading to an increasing global demand for food. Changes in dietary preferences towards more resource-intensive food items like meat are impacting agricultural output and natura
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Transforming Agriculture for Sustainable Development: Ending Hunger, Ensuring Food Security, and Promoting Nutrition
Sustainable Development Goal 2 focuses on ending hunger, achieving food security, and promoting sustainable agriculture. Initiatives include shifting towards healthier diets, ensuring safe and nutritious food supply, doubling production and profits, preserving biodiversity, reducing food waste, empo
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Best Practices for Food Preparation to Ensure Food Safety
This chapter highlights essential practices for prepping food to prevent cross-contamination and time-temperature abuse in a food service setting. Topics covered include safe methods for thawing food, cooking temperatures, microwave cooking, informing consumers of risks, requirements for partially c
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Exploring Food Science and Technology in Modern Society
Delve into the world of food science and technology with insights on what scientists do, the importance of understanding food, definitions of food science and food technology, factors affecting food spoilage, and traditional and modern food processing technologies. Gain knowledge on testing hypothes
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Food Safety Practices in Service Industry
This chapter focuses on the essential food safety practices in the service industry, covering topics such as time and temperature requirements for holding food, ways to prevent time-temperature abuse and cross-contamination, minimizing bare-hand contact with food, preventing staff and customers from
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Brookfield Community Food Cupboard: Addressing Food Insecurity at Brookfield High School
Brookfield Community Food Cupboard is a project aiming to provide food security to individuals and families in the Riverside Park/Hunt Club area, including students and families served by Brookfield High School. The initiative seeks to supplement existing food security programs by offering a day's w
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Understanding Global Trade Impacts on Food Safety and Regulations
Exploring the complexities of global food trade, this material delves into how foodborne pathogens and other risks affect trade, the role of standards and regulations in restoring trust in food systems, challenges with increasing food trade, and current standards and regulations to mitigate food ris
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Food Safety and Preventing Food-borne Illness
This lesson focuses on the importance of food safety, addressing how clean our food is and at what points safety can be compromised. It delves into common types of microbes that contaminate foods and explores ways in which food safety can be compromised. The activity involves case studies on food sa
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Mastering Good Food Hygiene and Storage Practices
Understanding food spoilage causes, common food-poisoning bacteria, conditions for bacterial growth, ways to prevent food contamination, safe food handling practices, HACCP concept, types of perishable foods, importance of proper food storage, packaging materials for food, and recognizing signs of f
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Information Systems in Organizations: Overview and Implementation
Information systems play a crucial role in organizations, encompassing transaction processing systems, functional area information systems, and enterprise resource planning systems. This content delves into the purpose of transaction processing systems, the support provided by information systems ac
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Foodprint: Transforming European Food System Through Social Innovation
The European food system is at a breaking point, with highly unsustainable diets and disconnected consumers. The EU's Farm to Fork Strategy calls for a shift towards more sustainable diets, advocating for societal awareness and engagement. The Foodprint approach aims to foster social innovation by i
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Exploring School Food and Nutrition Choices for a Sustainable Future
This webinar delves into key considerations for school food programs, such as local procurement, nutritional value versus calories, and creating sustainable food chains. It also highlights the global food industry landscape, emphasizing the importance of small producers and agroecological practices
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Understanding Kitchen Hygiene and Food Safety
Kitchen hygiene and food safety are crucial to prevent food spoilage and food poisoning. Factors like enzymes, micro-organisms, and oxygen can lead to food spoilage, while food poisoning occurs when pathogenic bacteria multiply in consumed food. Practicing proper hygiene, storage, and preparation me
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Dr. Yanyun Zhao - Food Science & Technology Professor at Oregon State University
Dr. Yanyun Zhao is a prominent Professor at Oregon State University specializing in food science and technology. With a strong research focus on food processing technologies and food safety, Dr. Zhao has made significant contributions to the field. Her expertise in value-added food processing, antim
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Sustainable Education for Human and Environmental Systems
Sustainable Education for Human and Environmental Systems (SHES) focuses on fostering sustainable societies through social learning and systems thinking. It aims to promote interconnectedness between human and environmental systems, with a vision of enhancing well-being while maintaining the viabili
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National Food Security Act, 2013 Overview
The National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA) aims to ensure food and nutritional security for all by providing access to adequate quality food at affordable prices. It includes provisions for hot cooked meals, food security allowance, social audit, nutritional support for children, and various monito
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Importance of Food Safety in Modern Food Production
Food safety is crucial in modern food production to prevent foodborne illnesses. With advancements in technology and increased demand for processed foods, the need to ensure the safety and quality of food has become paramount. Factors affecting food safety include poor hygiene practices, contaminate
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Understanding Food Justice and Insecurity: A Comprehensive Overview
Food Justice Primer provides insightful definitions and discussions on key concepts such as food justice, food insecurity, food sovereignty, and food deserts. It highlights the need for equitable sharing of benefits and risks in the food system, aiming to transform current disparities and inequities
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Food Sufficiency and Barriers to Free Food Access Among Working-Age Persons with Disabilities Before and During COVID-19 Pandemic
Working-age persons with disabilities face economic vulnerability and higher chances of living in food-insecure households. This study explores food sufficiency and barriers to accessing free food during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data was collected through an online survey, revealing insights into food
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Royal Society of Chemistry Food Group Vision & Mission Summary
The Royal Society of Chemistry Food Group aims to lead, promote, and disseminate the understanding and importance of chemistry in food. Their vision is to enhance food and nutrition security through advancing the chemistry of food ingredients. They strive to engage with various communities to promot
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Enhancing School Food and Nutrition Initiatives for Sustainable Development
Schools play a crucial role in advancing nutrition and development through holistic food and nutrition programs. These programs, identified as a triple-duty action, address malnutrition and development challenges, contributing to multiple Sustainable Development Goals. FAO emphasizes the importance
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Sustainable Methods for Improving Food Production Efficiency
Sustainable food production is crucial for meeting the increasing demand for food while preserving natural resources. By employing techniques like selective breeding and genetic engineering, we can enhance crop yields without degrading the environment. Identifying and overcoming limiting factors in
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Understanding Food Insecurity Measurement in Scotland
The report emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing food insecurity effectively in Scotland. It discusses the dignity in ending hunger, the rights to nutritious food, and the limitations of emergency food aid. The Food Insecurity Experience Scale is highlighted as a tool for measuri
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Understanding Food Costing and Pricing in the Food Industry
Explore the factors influencing food costs in the restaurant industry, including the importance of food cost percentage, pricing strategies, and impact of location on food prices. Learn about managing food costs, controlling waste, and optimizing profitability through effective cost analysis and men
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