Sentences with phrase «of global food system»

But they are also susceptible to abrupt and rapid changes and crises, such as global financial meltdowns or the volatility of the global food system.
«Pollinators are the essential and silent heroes of our global food system
«Action is urgently needed to understand risks better, improve the resilience of the global food system to weather - related shocks and to mitigate their impact on people,» said Tim Benton, a population ecologist at the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom, who heads the GFS program, in a statement.
Such scaremongering is especially painful to me because even though I do not think that government - approved GMO foods pose meaningful health risks to consumers, and even though I believe strategic genetic engineering can be an important tool to ease human suffering on our warming and resource - constrained planet, I share the concerns of many environmentalists about the homogenization and consolidation of the global food system — trends that are accelerated by the spread of industrially produced GMOs.
Fewer crop species are feeding the world than 50 years ago — raising concerns about the resilience of the global food system, a study has shown.
To understand the forces that are impacting on our rural enterprises it is important to take a look at the current state of the global food system.
Women like Adriana are at the heart of global food system.
Whether you want to expand your culinary expertise, experience the pleasure of harvesting your own organic fruits and veggies, unpack the complexities of our global food system, or connect to our ancient food tradition, there is something for everybody at the Hazon Food Conference.
Each issue has its complexities, but one of the key messages I took from the conference was that whilst we need to understand the broader issues of the global food system, we must take a bite size piece of the overarching problem and aim to solve that.
Food innovation is a strategic solution to face the challenges of the global food system and we are deeply committed to investing in young talented individuals to become tomorrow's leaders.
Whereas many animal charities draw funds primarily from within the movement (e.g., from other animal advocates and animal charities), GFI is seeking to reach potential donors whose primary interests are in environmental protection, the sustainability of the global food system, and human health.
Food Tank had the opportunity to talk with BCFN Alumni Sujardin Syarifuddin about why it's important that youth are active participants in shaping the future of global food systems.

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«What's scary about this,» says Evan Fraser, Canada Research Chair in Global Human Security at the University of Guelph, «is that these underlying structural things are going to be what make these food systems more fragile.»
Growing crops to feed them to farm animals is vastly inefficient, driving up the price of grains and legumes, and entrenching global poverty; to produce enough food for 9 billion people by 2050, we will need a more efficient system.
Data on global food aid deliveries in metric tons are from the database of the International Food Aid Information System (INTERFAIS), which was developed by WFP as a contribution to a coordinated international response to food aid shortafood aid deliveries in metric tons are from the database of the International Food Aid Information System (INTERFAIS), which was developed by WFP as a contribution to a coordinated international response to food aid shortaFood Aid Information System (INTERFAIS), which was developed by WFP as a contribution to a coordinated international response to food aid shortafood aid shortages.
Evolving our global food production system so that it supports the economic well - being of farmers, as well as long - term ecological stability, is not only the right thing to do — it is in the best interest for every single player in the supply chain, from farmers in the most remote regions of the world to consumers in every major metropolis.
The contemporary agri - food system is in the midst of grappling with these barriers to trust as it manages for profit, in a highly competitive global agricultural system, while meeting the demands of the contemporary consumer.
George Friedman, renowned authority and author of «The Next 100 Years,» offered a packed Presidents Conference 2015 audience insights on how global geopolitical dynamics will impact the food system and the foodservice industry over the next five years.
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Our x-ray inspection systems, which cover everything from packaged products of all sizes, to products in glass jars or bottles, to bulk products and meat, allow food producers to comply with the toughest food safety standards and become players in the global food manufacturing arena.»
«By strictly utilizing the HACCP safety system, BRC Global Food Safety Standard, and implementing good manufacturing practices, Maple Lodge Farms is able to provide customers with the assurance that our products are of high quality, safe and nutritious.»
Doëhler is a global producer, marketer and provider of technology - driven natural ingredients and systems for the food and beverage industry, with emphasis on natural flavors and colors, health & nutrition, cereal, and fruit & vegetables.
University of California Launches Program to Reduce World Hunger and Improve the Global Food System
Compliance — Metal detection systems to support the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and the Food Safety Modernization Act, as well as all major retailer codes of practice
Schader, C., Muller, A., El - Hage Scialabba, N., Hecht, J., Isensee, A., Erb, K. - H., Smith, P., Makkar, H.P.S., Klocke, K., Leiber, F., Schwegler, P., Stolze, M. and Niggli, U., 2015, Impacts of feeding less food - competing feedstuffs to livestock on global food system sustainability, Journal of the Royal Society Interface 12: 20150891
Since its initial report in 2011, the committee has monitored global progress on food and nutrition security issues and explored three aspects in greater depth — the role of technology and innovation in agriculture, opportunities for advancing nutrition security, and the need for environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable agricultural systems.
We design and manufacture a vast range of customised food stabiliser systems and highly functional ingredient blends for the global food industry.
The SQF program is administered by a division of Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and is one of several certification systems recognized by the Global Food Safe Initiative (GFSI), as well as retailers and foodservice providers around the world that require HACCP food safety and quality management systems by their suppliFood Marketing Institute (FMI) and is one of several certification systems recognized by the Global Food Safe Initiative (GFSI), as well as retailers and foodservice providers around the world that require HACCP food safety and quality management systems by their suppliFood Safe Initiative (GFSI), as well as retailers and foodservice providers around the world that require HACCP food safety and quality management systems by their supplifood safety and quality management systems by their suppliers.
Greenhouse gases created by the food system — including production, distribution, and waste — are responsible for one - third of global emissions.
Applied Vision Corporation, the global provider of machine vision systems for the food and beverage industry, has reported that 2013 was their fifth consecutive year of record - breaking sales.
Numerous reports have emphasized the need for major changes in the global food system: agriculture must meet the twin challenge of feeding a growing population, with rising demand for meat and high - calorie diets, while simultaneously minimizing its global environmental impacts1, 2.
Ishida Europe has launched a new range of X-ray inspection systems to help food manufacturers and processors comply with global safety standards and meet the demands of quality and safety - conscious retailers
The report — Less Is More: Greenpeace vision of the meat and dairy system towards 2050 — claims that unless the way we farm for food changes radically, then agriculture will soon be responsible for pumping out 52 per cent of all global greenhouse gas emissions.
Global Map of food systemsIn Organic 3.0, food chains are succeeded by food systems.
This year food programs have addressed nutrition and food security, food waste has been measured, and a growing group of young leaders have worked to improve the global food system.
Recognizing the distinct needs and requirements of both global and local food companies, Eagle has designed the new x-ray system for packaged food products to benefit small to mid-sized companies seeking to protect their products and brands.
Welcome to the global food supply chain of 2016, a vast system in quiet crisis which requires an emergency intervention to nourish people, preserve our planet and protect profits.
Dr Vandana Shiva, an articulate and outspoken critic of the corporate - controlled food system, is calling a day of civil disobedience on 2 October to honor Mahatma Gandhi's birthday, at the start of the 2nd Global Seed Freedom Fortnight.
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Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of flavors, colors and fragrances, employing advanced technologies to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, inkjet and specialty inks and colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals.
Recognising the lack of vision and leadership on these profound questions, the Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance was formed in 2010, consciously linking Australia to the global movement for food sovereignty, with the aim of promoting a different, values - based national conversation on the future of our food and farming systFood Sovereignty Alliance was formed in 2010, consciously linking Australia to the global movement for food sovereignty, with the aim of promoting a different, values - based national conversation on the future of our food and farming systfood sovereignty, with the aim of promoting a different, values - based national conversation on the future of our food and farming systfood and farming systems.
Doehler (www.doehler.com) is a global producer, marketer and provider of technology - driven natural ingredients, ingredient systems and integrated solutions for the food and beverage industry.
We see a major part of our role in the international movement is to put pressure on our government and Australian - owned companies to be better global citizens, and to do that we need all of you to join us and work collectively for radical food system transformation.
The sum total effect of these actions on the global food system has been overwhelmingly negative.
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is a benchmarking organization that provides thought leadership and guidance on food safety management system controls necessary to assure the safety of the food supply chFood Safety Initiative (GFSI) is a benchmarking organization that provides thought leadership and guidance on food safety management system controls necessary to assure the safety of the food supply chfood safety management system controls necessary to assure the safety of the food supply chfood supply chain.
Global multihead weighing company Ishida has confirmed an extension of its partnership with food processing business Heat and Control to develop a series of full «end to end» processing and packaging systems.
Further underlining its commitment to ensuring ultimate quality assurance and brand protection for global food manufacturers, processors and packers, Loma Systems - leading manufacturer of high performance metal detectors, checkweighers and x-ray inspection equipment - is highlighting the benefits of integrating its newly launched X5c (Compact) x-ray machine with its popular and well - proven CW3 checkweigher.
As Jonathon Bloom of Wasted Food explained, the existing food system perpetuates the overproduction of commodities, artificially low prices, and disproportionate use of our resources (80 % of water, 50 % of land and 10 % of global oil is used in food productiFood explained, the existing food system perpetuates the overproduction of commodities, artificially low prices, and disproportionate use of our resources (80 % of water, 50 % of land and 10 % of global oil is used in food productifood system perpetuates the overproduction of commodities, artificially low prices, and disproportionate use of our resources (80 % of water, 50 % of land and 10 % of global oil is used in food productifood production).
A Task Force of the United Nations System Standing Committee on Nutrition has looked at global obligations of states and international agencies in relation to the human right to adequate food.
Baby Milk Action was a member of the UN System Standing Committee on Nutrition Task Force on Global Obligations for the Right to Food.
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