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In the USA, a behavioural economist studied the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on people’s spending. Professor George Loewenstein said that the savings rate increased with the coronavirus. Loewenstein also said that offering people money to get vaccinated would be perceived negatively. 14.03.2021 Dr. George Loewenstein, Professor of Economics and …

Press release… Birol Celep, Chairperson of the Aegean Dried Fruit and Products Exporters’ Association said that a Sustainability Working Group has been established in the Aegean Exporters’ Association (EİB) and underlined the EU’s new carbon tax regulation within the scope of the European Green Deal. Birol Celep, who is also …

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Congressional Passage of the American Rescue Plan Act… WASHINGTON, March 10, 2021 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement today on passage of the American Rescue Plan Act by the U.S. Congress. The bill now goes to President Biden for his signature. …

According to the UN Environment Program (UNEP) Food Waste Index Report, 17 percent of the food produced is wasted globally! According to the report, which reveals that food waste is a global problem, not only in developed countries, approximately 931 million tons of food sold to households, retailers, restaurants and …

According to the UN Environment Program (UNEP) Food Waste Index Report, approximately 931 million tons of food was wasted in 2019. Evaluating the report, which reveals that food waste is not only a problem for developed countries but also a global problem, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said, “Food waste …

Press release… Early estimate for 2021 wheat output positive but 45 countries in need of external assistance for food… 4 March 2021, Rome – Global food commodity prices rose for the ninth consecutive month in February, with quotations for sugar and vegetable oils increasing the most, the Food and Agriculture Organization …

On 20 December 2013, at its 68th session, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed 3 March – the day of signature of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973 – as UN World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness …

An institute affiliated to a Turkish university is developing a reasonable-priced solution to be used in artificial meat production as the world has been working on alternative protein sources due to growing population and dwindling resources. While it is possible to produce “clean meat” in laboratories using one or two centimeter-sized biopsies …

According to a survey, concerns about environmental problems affect food purchasing habits. 60 percent of consumers are sensitive to the environmental impact of their food and drink. Consumers will eat “healthier” after the pandemic! In a survey conducted by FMCG Gurus, 83% of consumers globally stated that they would eat …

Turkey’s Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK) on Feb. 22 hosted an agri-focused virtual business forum with New Zealand. With climate change and rising food demand in view, speakers focused on the use of technology and joint collaborations to increase bilateral trade. Wendy Hinton, New Zealand’s ambassador to Turkey, said the twin …