food security

The issue of global food losses and waste has recently received much attention and has been given high visibility. According to FAO, almost one-third of food produced for human consumption – approximately 1.3 billion tonnes per year – is either lost or wasted globally: their reduction is now presented as essential to improve food security »

In April 2014, ten Food & Business (F&B) research projects have been awarded funding by WOTRO Science for Global Development. Five projects fall under the F&B Global Challenges Programme (GCP), the other five will receive funding from the F&B Applied Research Fund (ARF). »

On Wednesday May 7 in the afternoon, the F&BKP together with the Ministries of Foreign and Economic Affairs, are organizing an open market place at the campus of Wageningen. During this market, partners (companies, knowledge institutes, NGOs) can present themselves with an exhibition stand and/or claim a pitch in the speakers corner. Partners can also »

On April 10, 2014 WOTRO Science for Global Development launches the second call within the Global Challenges Programme. The call has been developed in collaboration with the Food & Business Knowledge Platform and focuses on two priority areas for research and innovation: Inclusive business models for food security and Regional trade for food security. »

The F&BKP has the ambition to become the gateway to knowledge for food and nutrition security. The Platform will be the place to go for networks that are willing to share knowledge, experience and innovative solutions in order to strengthen daily practices. This website is an important tool for the networks collaborating within the F&BKP »

In regions that produce cash crops like tea, cocoa and coffee, nutrition security is rarely on the agenda of decisionmakers. However, nutrition is key to triggering a positive effect on the health of farmers and plantation workers, and on economic development and productivity. This article was written by Klaas de Vries as an expert opinion »